by Dr Sharon | Sep 21, 2026 | Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Neuroscience, Workplace Wellbeing
We invest in smart people. But are we protecting their cognitive capacity. I spend a great deal of my working week with leaders and teams. And one thing I am noticing more and more is just how cognitively overloaded people have become. People are exhausted....
by Dr Sharon | May 15, 2026 | Leadership, Leadership Development, Neuroscience, Personal Development, Resilience, Wellbeing
R⁶ Model – The neuroscience of sustainable performance In demanding and complex work environments, many of us fall into the trap of believing the path to success lies in working harder, longer and faster. I see so many leaders modelling this behaviour. Yet...
by Dr Sharon | Apr 28, 2026 | Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindset, Habits, Leadership, Personal Development, Psychological Safety, Relationships (Self and Others), Workplace Wellbeing
Key Steps to take care of the worker within This past week in South Africa, we paused to honour Workers’ Day. A day rooted in dignity. In fairness. In the value of contribution. It is a powerful reminder that work matters – and so do workers. But here is a...
by Dr Sharon | Apr 9, 2026 | Emotional Intelligence, High Performance, Leadership, Neuroscience, Personal Development
Your brain is not broken – it’s over-deciding Have you noticed how tired you feel often, even on days when you haven’t done anything particularly physical? It’s not just workload. It’s decisions. From the moment we wake up, we are deciding. What to prioritise. What...
by Dr Sharon | Mar 17, 2026 | Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindset, Habits, Leadership, Personal Development
Learned optimism…Yes, it’s possible and you can learn it too. “Some people are just born positive.” Have you ever heard that? Perhaps you’ve even said it. Martin Seligman, in his groundbreaking work Learned Optimism (1990), challenged that belief. He...
