23 Jul

Are You Being Defensive? Being defensive all the time not only gets exhausting, but it's also not the best way to respond. Next time you feel yourself getting defensive, ask yourself, 1) what are you defending and 2) is this the best way to respond? If it's not, then 3)...

09 Jan

Had a quiet day recently? You don’t have to get away from the noise or the busyness. Just challenge yourself to speak less and be a little more quiet. Remember to let the people around you know your plans beforehand so they don't take offence! Have...

05 Jan

It’s all too easy to misinterpret someone's intentions or what they're trying to communicate. And we all know that making assumptions can all too easily lead to misunderstandings. So, challenge the assumptions you make about what others are thinking or feeling, and b) make an extra effort to...

23 Oct

Even though we're so different from each other and have such different communication styles, we all smile and laugh in the same language. Share a smile or a laugh and you can communicate and connect with everyone, no matter how different they are.   Until da next Tyme...

14 Jul

As is your attitude, so is your experience. If you find that your attitude towards someone is negative, it'll influence how you communicate and behave towards that person, and as a result, the attitude will most likely reflect back to you. So, check your attitude. Contained...

07 Apr

When people don’t do what you want them to do, check if: a) you've clearly communicated what you expect, b) they have the skills and knowledge to do it, or c) you have different priorities. You can't make people do what you want them to do. But you can...

21 Mar

When anger happens, instead of getting swept away by the anger, try to find the wisdom in your anger. Identify what your anger is trying to communicate to you. It might be pointing out what you care deeply about and what your needs are. Find the...

16 Sep

Supporting others is important but if it leaves you feeling exhausted, you may need to set boundaries to protect your energy. Identify and communicate your needs. Because taking good care of yourself makes you better able to support others.   Until da next Tyme...

24 May

When we give feedback to others, it’s most often about their actions. Yet so often, we make it about their personality. If we want better results, better relationships, let’s not make it personal.   Separate the personality and the actions from the person, and cultivate a...

19 Aug

Competition or Collaboration: - in which environment do you work best? - in which do you achieve the best results? - in which are you able to trust others, communicate openly, stretch yourself? A competitive environment or a collaborative one, which do your prefer? Until da next Tyme...