Compassion is a confusing concept. For some it’s as simple as being there for someone else, but for others it implies weakness in showing emotion. The range of feelings and perceptions surrounding the word is staggering. As emotional intelligence become more and more sought after in the workplace and beyond, compassion does too. Let’s lookContinue reading "Compassion – why it changes lives"

Let’s imagine you’re at a meeting, surrounded by your equally qualified, similarly experienced colleagues. You listen to the conversation and think of a few great ideas, but you don’t speak up. Your train of thought goes something like this: ‘I’m sure my ideas aren’t worth mentioning’ or ‘I’m not as smart as Susan so IContinue reading "Ditch the shame and guilt – getting rid of Imposter Syndrome"

Saying yes comes naturally to some of us, even when we have limited time for ourselves, whether it be at work or at home. Our natural state is to try and help where we can by picking up the slack, making contributions to projects, cleaning up messes or negotiating difficult conversations. What we don’t takeContinue reading "Why saying no can be a game changer"

Anyone attempting to excel at a sport knows that nutrition and hydration are just as key to performance as muscle strength and fitness. One is useless without the other. Similarly, to excel mentally, there are several factors to consider, apart from intelligence or education. Showing up in your life and work takes awareness, practise andContinue reading "Interested in performing at your peak?"