by Dr Sharon | Jul 31, 2023 | Emotional Intelligence, Learning, Personal Development, Relationship Building, Relationships (Self and Others)
Jung said that too much of anything is a ‘bad’ thing, whether it be idealism or morphine. So, can you be too positive? Yes! It’s essential to remember that while positivity and optimism can be valuable, it should not come at the expense of denying or...
by Dr Sharon | Feb 28, 2023 | Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Learning, Relationships (Self and Others)
I am subscribed to Big Life Journal: Growth Mindset for Kids & Teens. If you are a parent, or regularly interact with children, I’d highly recommend it. Every Friday they send FREE printable tips from how to discipline, to how to praise effectively, and so on....
by Dr Sharon | Nov 8, 2022 | Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Relationships (Self and Others)
I recently received such a heartfelt apology from Clarins and it reminded me how seldom companies and individuals actually get this right. Sadly, our own pride is often the biggest obstacle to apologising. It can be daunting, as it forces us to look at ourselves, our...
by Dr Sharon | Oct 11, 2022 | Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Relationships (Self and Others)
Yes, there actually is a formula for change! Richard Beckhard and David Gleicher originally created the winning formula for change. Kathie Dannemiller simplified and refined it and brought it into the mainstream. It is often still referred to as Gleicher’s Formula and...
by Dr Sharon | Oct 3, 2022 | Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Relationships (Self and Others)
Yes, it is me talking about empathy again because we really need more of it in our society. Every day, I work with leaders and teams and every day the topic of empathy is raised. All too often, I hear stories of people feeling silenced, having their emotions...
by Dr Sharon | Sep 14, 2022 | Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Relationships (Self and Others)
When noon rolls around, it is becoming more and more likely that you’ll find people tapping away at their keyboards while maybe pausing to wolf down a sandwich amidst email and paperwork. Declining job security, hefty workloads, pressure to do more with less and...