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Tricky Conversations – 5 Things to Keep in Mind
Often times, it can be hard to initiate a tricky conversation when we’re unsure how the other person’s going to react. Or worse, when we’ve got a good idea, but know we’re broaching a difficult subject or something, which is likely to meet...
7 Ways to Keep Yourself Motivated
1 Motivation style A good way to improve your motivation is to identify your motivation style. Our motivation tends to be driven in two ways: moving towards something or away from something, and it can really help to know which one tends to...
A Conversation About Optimism
Are you a cup half full or empty kind of person? I’m seeing a lot of people juggling life, and dealing with various challenges right now: everything from financial concerns and worries; fears and uncertainty about their job security and...
6 Ways for People in Jobs Working from Home to Have a Different Conversation About Marketing
One of the biggest concerns for people in jobs working from home can be their fear of marketing themselves and their business. In my experience, this can be for a whole host of reasons, but a key reason is because of all the fearful self...
Haven’t Got A Clue What You’d Really Like To Do?
If you haven't got a clue what you'd really like to be doing, the following are 5 tips to help you start a different conversation with yourself! 1 Keep a log of what you enjoy doing Keep a log for one week of all the things you love to do or...
nudging and film The King’s Speech
What might this award winning film have to do with 'nudging' you might well ask? Not only is the Kings Speech a very good film, it highlighted beautifully what can be achieved when an individual experiences the undivided support of another...