The Power of Curiosity
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...
Have You Been Caught in The Unworthiness Epidemic?
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 their...
Scientific Versus Smart Recipes For Success
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...
Will Yours Be A Festive Or Feisty Season?
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...
DO YOUR ASSUMPTIONS SERVE YOU?
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...
3 Ways Your Brain Lies To You
We tend to believe what our brains tell us. After all, our brain’s prime directive is to serve us so we should be able to trust it. Or should we? Our amazing brains are hard-wired to warn us of danger, find solutions to daily problems, and produce the evidence to...
Do You Have Only Half An Ear?
When we’re busy or in a hurry, it's tempting to only give ‘half an ear’ to the person talking to us. The results can be discouraging - to both parties. Recently I was talking with a group of business owners and one of them spoke of her challenge to have an employee...
WHY ARE YOU HERE?
Few of us may ever ask ourselves “Why am I here?” or “What is my purpose?” When we do, and find the answer, we’ll likely find that we live life with a greater sense of personal fulfilment. Defining your personal purpose beyond achieving your relationship, financial or...
How Your Heart’s Rhythm Can Make You Smarter
New scientific discoveries show your heart's rhythms reflect emotional states and have profound effects on brain function. Fortunately, you can control this. I recently attended a Conference where I witnessed an unhappy interaction due to a simple misinterpretation....
Thank God It’s . . . Monday!
It's Monday, and for most people the start of the working week. But how many people do you know who love going to work because they really enjoy being there? In April this year the West Australian newspaper reported on research done by Curtin University. The research...