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...
by Dr Sharon | Jun 14, 2021 | Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Relationship Building, Relationships (Self and Others), Speaker
No, Last week we looked at evidence to support that going silent about things that matter is tragic. Some of these tragedies are even fatal. While knowing when to bite our tongue is definitely wise, we also need to know when to speak up and how to use our voice well....
by Dr Sharon | Jun 7, 2021 | Achieve Goals, Coaching, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Relationships (Self and Others), Speaker
No, of course not. Although there are times when it’s wise to bite our tongue, too many families and organisations have unhealthy ‘cultures’ of silence. All too often, we complain about injustice, prejudice, inefficiencies, dishonesty (the list goes on and on…), while...
by Dr Sharon | May 24, 2021 | Achieve Goals, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Relationships (Self and Others), Stress Management
Last week, I shared some Key Steps that working parents can take to stay sane. It really hasn’t been an easy time with both working moms and dads taking significant strain during the pandemic. We can do with all the help we can get so here’s some more practical Key...