by Dr Sharon | Aug 19, 2025 | Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindset, Leadership, Learning, Relationships (Self and Others)
Empathy with edges is how we can care without losing courage and conviction Empathy is one of the most powerful tools in a leader’s toolkit. Neuroscience shows that empathy activates the brain’s mirror neuron system, allowing us to connect and “feel with”...
by Dr Sharon | Aug 4, 2025 | Change management, Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindset, Leadership, Learning, Relationships (Self and Others)
How narcissistic leaders affect culture Narcissistic leaders often begin with magnetic confidence but beneath that charismatic exterior lies a neural pattern that disrupts healthy brain dynamics, both with themselves and their teams. Research shows that...
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...
by Dr Sharon | Jun 2, 2025 | Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindset, Learning, Personal Development, Relationships (Self and Others)
Key Steps to Emotional Intelligence from Mila 😉 Mila turned seven yesterday. Being her mom is the best title in the world and the most overwhelming privilege and responsibility. These years have been some of the best of my life and seen me beaming with pride. This...
by Dr Sharon | May 2, 2025 | Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindset, Leadership, Personal Development, Relationships (Self and Others), Stress Management
“Press pause. Breathe. And be honest with yourself.” You may have wired your brain to feel most alive, purposeful or even worthy when you’re racing the clock, dealing with one pressing matter after another, putting out fires and operating in survival mode. This...
by Dr Sharon | Mar 20, 2025 | Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindset, Leadership, Personal Development, Relationships (Self and Others)
Key Steps to unlocking your mind and potential One of the most powerful lessons I’ve learned in over two decades of leadership development is this: mindset shapes everything. It shapes how you lead. How you respond to setbacks. How you show up in relationships. And...
