Trust is a vital prelude to workplace well-being and productivity In the dynamic realm of the workplace, trust is the linchpin that holds together the fabric of well-being and productivity. Unfortunately, the prevalence of mistrust is all too familiar. Have you ever found yourself working under a … [Read more...]
Becoming real-working with our trauma
What is trauma? According to Integrated listening Systems 'trauma is the response to a deeply distressing or disturbing event. The event overwhelms an individual’s ability to cope, causes feelings of helplessness, diminishing their sense of self and ability to feel the full range of emotions and … [Read more...]
No more punishment and reward
My brother and I attended a small private school in London in the 1960’s. A punishment and reward system was the underpinning of the school environment. It was a time where the physical punishment of children was commonplace in an attempt to get them to comply. Standing in the corner At primary … [Read more...]
There is wisdom in the way the body moves
The body is an essential aspect of who we are and how we show up in our world. How we breathe, walk, stand, sit, use gestures, express ourselves and dance, influences who we are. Body awareness and conscious movement increase our emotional intelligence. Dr. Arielle Schwartz says "Sensing our … [Read more...]
How to handle anger
What is Anger? According to the Collins online dictionary "Anger is the strong emotion that you feel when you think that someone has behaved in an unfair, cruel, or unacceptable way". Dealing with and knowing how to handle anger can be difficult, but anger is a part of the myriad of emotions and … [Read more...]
How to express yourself clearly and get your needs met
A guide to honest communication. Have you ever kept your mouth shut just to keep the peace? Or felt that your opinion didn’t matter. Or simply just ‘let things go’ to not have an argument? This may happen at home, with friends and family, in the workplace or both. How can you move from holding … [Read more...]
Communicate compassionately with yourself
Cultivate empathy and compassion Have you ever made a commitment to stop doing something you consider unhelpful or unnourishing in a relationship only to find yourself slipping into old habits again and inevitably feeling disappointed with yourself - I have! Set yourself realistic expectations for … [Read more...]
Leadership is for everyone
Written by Emmanuel Manjura, Massai Leader published in Resurgence Magazine No 264 Leadership is for everyone Leadership is supposed to be for everyone, So every child or every person is supposed to act like a leader; So you should lead your own family, you should lead your own life. As a child … [Read more...]
NVC – Put your giraffe ears on
Is feedback hard to hear? NVC can help NVC (Nonviolent communication) can help us to communicate and relate in a more collaborative way. Imagine you take a job that you have the skills and experience for and after some time working within the organisation the feedback that you get, or that you … [Read more...]
Why empathy matters in schools and businesses
Empathy – the 'E' is for exceptionally enterprising environments The world is waking up to the notion that the way we relate to each other at work, in our families and communities really does matter, which is good news for the increase of empathy in schools and business. Neuroscience has proven … [Read more...]