Life was never meant to be easy. How often do we hear that? Our elders, companions, peers and advisors keep bringing out that old cliqué. Even our politicians in Australia use it often to herald a tough budget. We also live in a time of rapid change – it seems nothing much is stable in […]
The Challenge of Change Projects is Their Intensity Leading or being affected by change in an organisation can be stressful. The pace of the project and the impact on staff can cause people to disengage, become depressed, feel very vulnerable and show behaviours that are out of the normal. There is a place in every […]
Are you feeling tired at work? Perhaps a little bored? Lacking some spark? Suffering from the Winter Blues? We all need to reboot and renew ourselves occasionally. Here are 10 different ways to locate that spark again. Get back to balance and wellness at work. 1. Use self assessment instruments to learn more about your […]
Critical Non Assertiveness – how it manifests in the workplace If you read this blog often, you will know that I truly believe that most problems in a workplace are the result of poor communication and deficient communication practices. I am keen today to discuss how overly passive people can cause difficulties in a workplace […]
There is interesting research coming to light on the brain and the mind – in many ways this reflects the journey of science towards the philosophies of the East, which have always believed in the plasticity of the brain. Nowhere is this more clear than in the meditation techniques from India and beyond. Our brain […]
Have you ever thought how important your mind is to your life? Through our minds we create the results in our workplace, care for our families and ponder purpose and meaning in our lives. Arguably the brain is: the biological base for the mind, and is affected by the mental and physical aspects of our […]
Are you facing an important situation yet feel too nervous to do your best? It could be a presentation, a meeting, talking to a staff member about issues such as under performance, a sales meeting, or even a discussion with your manager about KPIs that have not been met. Often they are situations where there […]
Sleeping on the Job. Naps can Keep us Healthy and Increase Energy Levels The Boston Globe recently published its guide to napping. Take a look at this article. It says in part: For years, Naps have gotten a bad rap, derided as a sign of laziness, weakness or senility. We are “caught” napping or “found […]
Resilience is another one of those things that I sometimes work on with my clients. As a generation, as a culture, we rarely talk about it. It is like a dirty word, and I am not sure that I understand why.
