by Dr Sharon | Sep 15, 2016 | Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Ethics at Work, Relationships (Self and Others), Stress Management, Time Management
Lessons from Beirut I had the pleasure of going to Lebanon last week to facilitate emotional intelligence training for i-engineering’s country heads. I was so impressed by them. In nine years, they have grown from two people who started up a business in their garage...
by Dr Sharon | Aug 10, 2016 | Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Relationships (Self and Others)
Acknowledging the women who shape our lives Today I would like to acknowledge the women who have shaped our lives. I think especially of my mum who has taught me what it is to be a woman and what it is to love. I think of my mother-in-law who so often cooks us the...
by Dr Sharon | Aug 5, 2016 | Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Relationships (Self and Others)
Develop an attitude of gratitude Research shows that those who keep a simple gratitude journal felt happier, more optimistic and even slept better at night. Cultivating a life-long ‘attitude of gratitude’ has been linked to increased wealth, better health, sounder...
by Dr Sharon | Jul 25, 2016 | Emotional Intelligence, Relationships (Self and Others), Stress Management, Time Management
Is empathy genetic or learnt? Many years ago, a New Zealand search and rescue team heading to Japan (to help after a magnitude 9 earthquake and devastating tsunami) said they were pleased to be returning the favour because Japan had sent teams there in the aftermath...
by Dr Sharon | Jul 18, 2016 | Emotional Intelligence, Relationships (Self and Others), Stress Management, Time Management
Beat the back to reality blues On Saturday, I landed back from the most AMAZING holiday with my family. We planned it for over a year and my husband and I went small on our honeymoon (we got married on 11 March) so we could go big when the kids were with us. Our... by Dr Sharon | Jul 12, 2016 | Emotional Intelligence, Relationships (Self and Others), Stress Management, Time Management
Lessons from Miami Beach We are in Miami now. I have wanted to come here for as long as I can remember. I have no doubt that I am going to have the experience of a lifetime and come home with some incredible memories. I also have no doubt that I am going to experience...
