by Virginia | Mar 27, 2018 | Smart Brain Power
It began with curiosity . . . and ended with a profound personal revelation. Louise Atkinson and I met at a business breakfast. I help business people use the dynamics of conversations to connect, create trust and enjoy healthy, authentic relationships. But Louise...
by Virginia | Feb 5, 2018 | Smart Brain Power
The need to connect is a fundamental human drive. So what prevents you forming meaningful and fulfilling relationships – with family, friends or colleagues? When carers of people who are facing the end of their life were asked what was the most common regret...
by Virginia | Jan 16, 2018 | Smart Brain Power
Businesses are often advised to set ‘smart’ goals for success – specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time bound. But could the act of frequently observing specific words or images result in success far beyond the expectations of smart goals? The Statistic...
by Virginia | Dec 12, 2017 | Smart Brain Power
The lead up to the annual Festive Season, and Christmas Day in particular, often brings more than joy and merriment. Even with the best of intentions, this period usually involves some stress for each of us. There will likely be moments when the concept of ‘peace and...
by Virginia | Nov 5, 2017 | Smart Brain Power
We make assumptions every day. They help us move throughout our day with a degree of certainty. We assume supermarkets will have food for us to buy, that the school bus will come to pick up our kids, and that each member of the family will return home safely at the...