Add some feeling into your reports

When reading a piece of business writing- whether it’s a proposal, a report, or a simple email- are you turned off by people who have invested more energy trying to sound smart than in trying to be smart?

Ideally, I’d like to read these where I don’t notice the author or the writing at all. The best writing is so transparent that it doesn’t obscure the underlying message.… Read more

3 Tips for Impulse Control

One of the challenges I see others struggle with is in keeping their impulses under control, especially in work related situations.  Someone raises an issue and quick as a flash a critical remark, a laugh or a joke at their expense comes from the impulsive individual… followed slowly by the realisation that, well, they should have thought about it first.

So how can we keep impulses under control.… Read more

3 ways to Enhance your Work eQ

I’ve introduced the concept of Emotional Intelligence (eQ) and I’d like to take it further, and to  provide you with some simple steps to enhance your personal eQ.

Following some of these steps will enable you to realign your work-life back into balance, reduce stress, and potentially resolve current conflict (and avoid future conflicts). By connecting with your emotions at work, you’ll be better equipped to identify, handle, and avoid difficult situations before they escalate.… Read more

3 Benefits in Developing Mindfulness

… and here are 5 tips to practicing it to better your health and wellbeing.

It’s a busy world. You tap away at your computer while keeping one eye on your iPhone and another on people walking past your cubicle. You plan your day while listening to your playlist and commuting to work, and then plan your weekend on the way back eyes glued to your iPad Calendar avoiding either fellow bus passengers or fellow drivers.… Read more