by Dr Sharon | Aug 26, 2024 | Change management, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Relationships (Self and Others)
In the rapidly evolving future world of work, Emotional Intelligence (EI) is not just a desirable trait – it’s a critical skill for effective leadership. We’ve known this for more than three decades, but automation, AI and hybrid work have reshaped the...
by Dr Sharon | Aug 28, 2023 | Achieve Goals, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Learning, Personal Development, Relationships (Self and Others)
Sadly, according to a global study by Skynova, 80% to 90% of employees said that workloads prevented taking time off and 68% used their smartphones for work while they’re on holiday. Not surprisingly, 62% said the use of their device for work made it tough to recharge...
by Dr Sharon | Aug 15, 2023 | Achieve Goals, Coaching, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Learning, Personal Development, Relationship Building
In my last article, I spoke about spotting toxic positivity. Toxic positivity is the tendency to suppress or deny what are perceived as negative emotions and only focus on positive thinking, often leading to invalidating or dismissing genuine feelings. Now let’s work...
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 | May 23, 2022 | Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development
As a child and young adult, I suffered with severe social anxiety. Although I have found ways to manage it, it still rears its head, especially in “performance” situations. While I might look forward to going to parties or to meet a new client, I still get anxious...
