“When it rains, look for rainbows. When it’s dark, look for stars.” — Oscar Wilde This quote really emphasises where our point of focus, our fixation and our attention reside. Did you know that we are bombarded by 2 million bits of information per second via our 5 senses? It’s astonishing that we can actually Read More
Nelson Mandala said courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The words took me back to a time when one of my late teachers once said that we must develop the capacity to face trouble with courage, disappointment and cheerfulness, and triumph with humility. If you are a human being, Read More
Do you avoid having challenging conversations? Regardless if they are difficult, courageous or growth conversations, we often wonder why they fail for us. When communicating this aspect, the reality of it all is that we are not prepared. We have not planned for these conversations. The below list shows some of the reasons why our Read More
If you are a human being, you face conflict. All the time. A mere 10% of conflict is due to difference of opinion and 90% is due to the wrong tone of voice. For creative ideas and genuine innovation, we need human interaction, dispute and debate. It’s necessary. And inevitable. Just think about it. You Read More
There is nothing certain but the uncertain. When nothing is assured, everything is possible. Indeed, uncertainty can be the most stressful feeling, especially for those who are driven by certainty. In psychological safety, certainty is the need to feel secure in one’s environment. It’s the need for stability so to make one feel comfortable with Read More