by Dr Sharon | Sep 23, 2025 | Growth Mindset, Leadership, Personal Development, Relationship Building, Relationships (Self and Others)
Key Steps from intimidating to inspiring. In my twenties, I was often told that I was intimidating. At first, I was quite surprised. I was introverted, ambitious, determined and deeply committed to excellence – qualities I thought were essential to leadership. Yet,...
by Dr Sharon | Sep 15, 2025 | Emotional Intelligence, Learning, Personal Development, Relationship Building
Key Steps to release the shackles of “not good enough.” Have you ever caught yourself dismissing your achievements as luck, timing or other people’s generosity – fearing that one day you’ll be “found out”? If so, you’re in good company. Research shows that up...
by Dr Sharon | Sep 1, 2025 | Achieve Goals, Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindset, Personal Development
Spring clean your habits Habits are the invisible architect of your life a As we step into a new season, many of us feel the urge to give our homes a good spring clean. Even if you are in the northern hemisphere, and entering autumn, it’s as good a time as any...
by Dr Sharon | Jul 11, 2025 | Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindset, Leadership, Learning, Personal Development, Stress Management
It might not just be sleep that you need… Many people and leaders I work with believe “rest” just means sleep or doing nothing. But true restoration is multi-dimensional. According to Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith (physician and researcher), there are 7 types of rest, and...
by Dr Sharon | Jun 25, 2025 | Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindset, Learning, Personal Development
In a world obsessed with doing, give yourself permission to rest. “Rest is not a reward for hard work. It’s the resource that enables great work.” I see a constant struggle in leaders who identify with being DOERS, ACHIEVERS, PROBLEM SOLVERS and so on… They struggle...
by Dr Sharon | Jun 11, 2025 | Change management, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Ethics at Work, Growth Mindset, Leadership, Learning, Personal Development, Relationship Building, Relationships (Self and Others)
The power of social pressure in building a learning culture Social pressure plays a powerful – often underestimated – role in shaping behaviour, especially when it comes to building a learning culture. In organisations striving for transformation, innovation and...
