by Dr Sharon | Sep 20, 2021 | Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Relationships (Self and Others)
No matter how successful you are, life is robbed of its joy and inner peace is snuffed out by perfectionism. I know, because I used to be obsessed with being perfect – and some days I still slip up and slip into this old habit. Overcoming perfectionism is like...
by Dr Sharon | Sep 7, 2021 | Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Relationships (Self and Others)
What do empathy and happiness have in common? Quite a lot actually. Empathic communication is an essential part of any successful and lasting relationship. The ability to be empathetic towards another has significant positive impact on the overall levels of...
by Dr Sharon | Aug 30, 2021 | Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Relationships (Self and Others)
Before the pandemic, I often saw people wasting months – even years of life – while waiting to complete studies, find the ‘right’ job, meet ‘Mr or Mrs Right’, get in-shape, have children, afford the perfect home and so on. I can admit that I have done this too....
by Dr Sharon | Aug 23, 2021 | Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Relationships (Self and Others)
Are you more tired than ever? Feel like stopping the bus for a while so you can catch your breath? I’d be surprised if you didn’t. Research shows that burnout is up by 30% and mental health issues are being dubbed the second pandemic. People are dealing with chronic...
by Dr Sharon | Jun 28, 2021 | Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Relationships (Self and Others)
I’ve been writing a lot lately about talking up and using your voice wisely. This week, I’ve read a number of social media posts and the resulting commentary with a very heavy heart. We are living through unprecedented times, with so much loss and devastation. We...
by Dr Sharon | Jun 21, 2021 | Coaching, Communication, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Relationships (Self and Others), Speaker
After the picture that’s been painted the past two weeks, I’m sure it’s become clear that a culture of silence can be more than just a little unhealthy… It can be deadly, especially for employee morale. Lack of clear expectations and closed communication underpin a...
