by Dr Sharon | May 10, 2022 | Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Relationship Building, Relationships (Self and Others)
My last article focused on mastering the skill of giving feedback by taking Key Steps to WIN FASTER™. I had promised to write about getting and receiving feedback this week but I’ve decided to go a little deeper into one of the Key Steps of giving effective feedback,...
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 | Jul 12, 2021 | Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development
I recently read an article in the Psychiatric Times where Dr Pies stated that “Beyond unsettling our minds, the current pandemic unsettles our souls in ways we are just beginning to understand. Just as the COVID-19 virus attacks the respiratory tract, the pandemic...
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...