This isn’t your typical self-help blog (although there is some of that too)! You’ll find topics ranging from goal setting to conflict negotiation and everything in between. If you’re ready to do more than just show up, and instead take control of the story you’re telling, then it’s time to dig in!
Reflecting on 50 years of chaos and growth
By the time we hit 50, we have learned our hardest lessons. We have found out that only a few things are really important. We have learned to take life seriously, but never ourselves. -Marie Dressler I am turning 50 this month. Half a century lived, and half a century left to explore. I am […]
Is your family story influencing you today?
‘It was a long time ago, but I remember it like yesterday…’ We came alive when someone shares a story with us. We live in a world where there is a huge reliance on technology and where there is a vast amount of knowledge on every subject readily available to huge populations of people. In spite […]
How can you cope with so much change?
Change seems to be all around us and it can feel a bit ruthless and relentless at times. From the changing seasons to the loss of a loved one. From workplace organizational restructuring to relocation expectations. We bump up against changes in political direction and policy amendments. Our world is constantly facing change – big […]
5 tips for a positive First Impression
What kind of first impression or impact do you make? Do people remember you, and want to connect with you? Your level of influence is measured according to your ability to get others to listen and take some kind of action. Do you know how to project yourself in such a way that others have a […]
6 tips for reducing a feeling of Overwhelm
Overwhelm, Brain Fog or emotional clutter – call it what you will – we will all encounter a moment in time when we realize we are utterly full! We find ourselves unable to concentrate on one more thing or cope with one more pressure. Just like our closets and cupboards, stuff collects and can start […]
7 Surprising Truths About Body Language
7 Surprising Truths about Body Language We have all heard the statement “actions speak louder than words” and we have likely already discovered that we can communicate without the aid of a single word being uttered. This is what we often refer to as the body language cues. For example, wee can shrug our shoulders […]
Are your nervous butterflies preventing you from claiming the spotlight?
When you think about public speaking, do you get that sinking feeling and start to shake? Is speaking in public one of your greatest fears? Do you feel nervous because you fear you will not be able to get your point across or believe you are not as good as you’d like to be? Wouldn’t it be […]
If you want to shift perception – start with the beliefs
Introduction to beliefs and the influence of perception And some tips on how to re-adjust them! I have said it before, and I will say it again here….There’s no such thing as a limiting belief. I know that may sound strange for someone who makes a living eliminating them, but it actually makes my job a lot […]
Is reading fiction good for your brain?
Fiction or Non – do you have a reading preference? When was the last time you engaged in reading a book, or a substantial online article? Do your daily reading habits stretch no further than tweets, mundane Facebook updates, or the cooking instructions found on Pinterest? If you’re one of countless people who refuse to make […]
Nurturing an Attitude of Gratitude
We are the Fortunate Ones. Although we live in a country where the majority of people are what I would call privileged, an attitude of gratitude is not always forthcoming. Logically you would think that having so much would help us be thankful, but instead many are frustrated, stressed and discouraged. Sadly too many of […]
Focus is a mental skill that can be learned
Want to get better results? Develop your FOCUS ability Why does focus matter? One of the most well-known NLP ‘facts’ is the idea that you can’t not think of a blue hippopotamus. This is because negation is processed differently by neurology than in language. If I say “Don’t smile”, your neurology has to process the meaning of ‘smile’ […]
How do you put the brakes on chronic anger?
Anger is a natural emotion designed to help protect us from real (or imagined) attacks against our physical or emotional well-being. When used appropriately, anger can be used as a tool to motivate us into achieving goals we would otherwise be too afraid or lazy to pursue. In this way, anger may not be a […]