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The Resilience Practice of the Week
Who will you listen to actively today?
Active listening invites you to go beyond the words. It suggests to take note of the body language, the facial expression and the tone of voice. Active listening shows respect, builds empathy and creates trust. So here is a resilience practice we invite you to...
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3 ways to cultivate joy during this Christmas break
Original publication in Mindful on December 6th 2019 The holiday season is upon us, and it’s not always a winter wonderland. Practice these mindful habits to cultivate joy even when things feel tough. Many of the songs, stories, and messages we hear this time of year...
Get to the human story to achieve marketing success
Original publication in Forbes on August 15th 2019 These days, successful marketing is about getting to the human story. And to get to the human story, we must think beyond the office walls. Steve Blank, author of The Four Steps to the Epiphany: Successful Strategies...
10 Tips for Rest, Recovery and Rejuvenation
Written by by Dr Sven Hansen The Season for Stillness We tumble to the end of another warp-speed year. We spin through our tasks and grasp at floods of information. We press too hard, too fast and for too long. Reservoirs are sucked dry. Self-awareness fades....
10 tips to have a Good Night’s sleep
Original publication in Thrive Global on August 29th 2019 To avoid sleepless nights and set yourself up for success the next day, try one of these science-backed steps. If you have trouble getting into a regular sleep pattern, establishing clear morning and nighttime...
Which relationships will I nurture today?
Relationships - at home and at work - require our sustained attention and care. A 75-year longitudinal study from Harvard Medical School (The Grant Study) concluded that the quality of our relationships has the greatest positive impact on our sense of fulfillment. So...
4 ways to inspire an ownership mentality in your team
Original publication on Inside HR on November 27th 2019 Many organisations are going through significant change and transformation, and Anthony Mitchell explains that it is important to hand the reigns to your employees in order to create a significant and impactful...
When expressing gratitude, don’t focus on yourself
Original publication in Harvard Business Review on November 28th 2019. Practicing gratitude — making a deliberate point of being thankful for the positive things in your life — is good for your happiness and well-being. But when we express our gratitude to others, we...
The rise of complementary leadership
Original publication in Inside HR on November 21, 2019 By deploying and supporting diverse teams of leaders with complementary skillsets, HR leaders can ensure they meet their goal of preparing their organisations for the future, writes Aaron McEwan Modern superhero...
Reframe Fatigue
Written by Lauren Research Highlight: Fatigue is a key risk Are you often exhausted when you get home after work? If your answer is yes, you may need a reframe. Research Highlight: of the most successful 10% of people, only 2% scored “I am exhausted when I get...
Calm, Control and Connect
Written by Dr Sven Hansen The untapped power in your Vagus Nerve Imagine you are surprised by an unexpected reward at your end-of-year function. You are asked to step up to the stage. With a trained vagus nerve, you notice surprise and weakness in your limbs but...