“Body Language is more powerful than words.” – Ricky Gervais What you don’t say can speak volumes. As humans, we don’t just communicate through our words. Our body language, which encompasses our facial expressions, hand gestures and posture, also gives other people a lot of information about what we are thinking and feeling. Research suggests … Read more
“The best gift you can give to yourself is to invest in yourself.” – Pooja Agnihotri Forget New Year – for me, autumn is all about new beginnings. Although it is many years since I left school, September still represents a fresh start and a chance to hit the ground running with renewed determination. Back … Read more
We all know how important first impressions are. But did you know that you only have a 7-second window to make a positive impact when you first meet someone? To put it bluntly, there is no room for error if you want to make a brilliant impression in an interview, business meeting or client presentation. … Read more
Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going. – Jim Rohn Much of what we do in any given day is dictated by our habits. In fact, social psychologists estimate that almost half (45%) of our daily behaviour is habitual. Many of these habits and routines are so automatic that we … Read more
What does it mean to live your life with intent? Award winning author, speaker and self-confessed “happy guy”, Richie Norton said: “Intentional living is the art of making our own choices before others’ choices make us”. Intentional living isn’t about working 24-7 or sacrificing downtime in the relentless pursuit of career goals. Rather it means being mindful … Read more
Confidence plays an important part in setting children up for a happy, healthy and successful future. When young people feel confident, they are more likely to take on challenges, thrive in new situations and have a positive view of themselves. Confident children are more effective communicators, problem-solvers and decision-makers. They trust their own judgment and … Read more
We all know how important branding is when it comes to business, but have you ever thought about building a personal brand that tells the story of who you are? Creating a personal brand may seem like a grandiose or self-indulgent exercise. However, the harsh reality is that if you do not create your own brand, … Read more
With lockdown restrictions easing and warmer weather around the corner, chances are that your inbox is filling up with invitations for alfresco gatherings. The slow return to normality is definitely something to be cherished but don’t beat yourself up if the thought of socialising is tinged with anxiety and a sense of unease. A year … Read more
How do you feel about New Year’s Resolutions? Every January, millions of us resolve to change our habits and behaviours for the better. But despite our best intentions, the statistics are bleak – around 80% of New Year’s resolutions bite the dust by the second week of February. After a year in which our resilience was tested … Read more
I’m probably not alone in thinking that 2020 has been sent to test our resilience. The coronavirus pandemic has plunged us into a world of uncertainty that has brought massive changes to our day-to-day lives. As a result, resilience has become more important than ever as a skill for helping us find happiness in the … Read more
