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Emotional Contagion in Relationships: What Do You Radiate?

Posted in Emotional Intelligence, Insights, Motivational, News

Have you ever noticed how someone's mood can quickly affect the atmosphere in a room? It's crucial to appreciate the impact of emotional contagion on others. Emotions are a significant driver of our behaviour and are hard-wired to cause us to react before considering the situation rationally. Therefore, understanding and effectively managing emotional contagion is essential to developing emotional intelligence and fostering healthier relationships.

A New Year, A New You: The Significance of Making Resolutions

Posted in Emotional Intelligence, Holiday Season, Insights, Motivational, News

New Year's resolutions can be powerful motivators; setting realistic and achievable goals is essential for self-improvement. However, you don't have to wait for a new year to make positive changes in your life.

Mindful Reactions: How Often Do You Let Anger Take the Lead

Posted in Insights, Motivational, News, Next Steps

Understanding our emotions is crucial, as they serve a purpose in sending us vital messages. Through emotional intelligence and self-management, it’s critical to strategically manage feelings like anger, treating it as a valid and useful emotion. With strategic timing, we can better navigate and respond to situations without letting anger take the lead.

The Whisper of Emotions: Decoding the Crucial Signals They Send

Posted in Insights, Motivational, News

From the moment we wake until we close our eyes, we experience various feelings and emotions. Both are vital and communicate helpful messages about the world around us - we must work to understand and not judge them.

Unlock Conversations: Choosing the Perfect Back-Pocket Question for Networking

Posted in Insights, Motivational, News

Social awareness is essential for making strong connections when networking. A well-chosen back-pocket question can enrich conversations, helping you build meaningful connections and stand out in small talk and professional settings.

From Good to Great: The Journey of Authentic Leadership through Compassion

Posted in Insights, Motivational, News

Embracing authentic leadership guided by compassion transforms good leaders into great ones, as it fosters profound relationships and shapes the essence of our leadership journey. At its core, compassion fuels empathy, defining our roles as leaders.

The Drive-By Life Addiction: The Silent Struggle in a Fast-Paced World

Posted in Insights, Motivational, News

Do you have a work-life balance? I've learned that passion affects my ability to practise mindfulness and reduce the 'Drive-By Life' lifestyle.

Choosing the Right Go-To Person: Five Crucial Criteria to Consider

Posted in Insights, Motivational, News

Choosing the right go-to person is vital for guidance and support. Prioritize trustworthiness, emotional intelligence, objectivity, communication, reliability, and compatibility to ensure balanced wisdom during crucial moments.

What Will Your Story Be? Reflections on Life's Lasting Impact

Posted in Insights, Legacy, Motivational, News

I often speak about the importance of our living legacy, but after losing a dear friend, it truly sank in that we create our legacy every day. Our daily actions, guided by our values, shape the impact we leave on others. By taking time for reflection, we can ensure that the story we write with our lives reflects who we truly are and what we hope to leave behind.

Fueling Success with Passion: How to Master Your Passion and Create a Life of Happiness

Posted in Insights, Motivational, News

Passion is the catalyst to happiness and success; it drives us to acquire knowledge, master skills, have a growth mindset, ultimately enhancing our emotional intelligence.