The Art of Flattery: Why Do People “Blow Smoke”? As you may imagine, something happened the other day where I witnessed someone blowing smoke (in my phrase) up someone a**e & I thought why do people do that?
How do we Unravel Unconscious Bias?
Unconscious Bias: How Does It Affect Us? We all like to think of ourselves as objective beings, making decisions based on logic and reason. But did you know a silent operator is influencing your choices and behaviours? Meet the unconscious bias, subtle prejudices we hold without even realising it. Man’s task is to […]
Embracing the Present: Unshackling Ourselves from the Past
Embracing the Present: Unshackling Ourselves from the Past Embracing the present is a skill to learn for many of us and life is a series of moments, each building upon the last. However, our ability to thrive in the present is often shadowed by the burdens of our past. How can we find the […]
What is Hope?
What is Hope? Hope is a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen. It is a feeling of positivity that can help you to overcome challenges and difficult times. It is an important emotion to have and utilise because:
Saying Yes and Meaning It, Saying No and Meaning It: The Psychology and Rewards of Knowing the Difference
Making decisions, as in saying yes or no and meaning it, which relate to both intra and interpersonal communication, can be challenging for some and easy for others. It is a skill set that all can learn 100%. Now whether you want to or not is a whole other ‘thing’. Learning it will probably involve […]
Human Branding & What is it?
I have been hearing the phrase ‘Human Branding‘ and wondered what it meant for a short while and it triggered a reaction within me and here is why.
The Beauty of Solitude and the Burden of Isolation: A Personal Perspective
In our modern society, where constant connectivity is often celebrated, the true essence of solitude and isolation can be easily misunderstood. As someone who has personally experienced both states, I have come to appreciate the stark differences between them; I love one and am not keen on the other.
What is Transparency?
Why embrace honesty and transparency? Honesty and transparency in Business and Life will get you better long-term results, and who doesn’t want that?
The Power of Branding
The Power of Branding: Product, Business, and Personal Brands When embarking on the exciting journey of entrepreneurship, understanding the power of branding is essential to your success. I have been around in circles on this one over the years and am now firmly in one branding element as my primary.
Personal Power and How to Keep it
Personal Power and How to keep it Interestingly and sadly, we give others command and control over us without even knowing we are! We give them power over us. How does that happen, I hear you ask? Influence is powerful and can be insidious. I see and hear every day that individuals give […]