HOW STORIES RULE THE WORLD Yuval Noah Harari is the incredible author behind Sapiens, Homo Deus and 21 Lessons for the 21st Century. One of the most fascinating insights that he explains in his work is his discussion of stories. Harari suggests that what makes homo-sapiens as powerful as they are in the world is their ability to tell and…
The Key to Managing Empathy One of the latest psychological terms that is gaining popularity is a personality trend labelled as an ‘empath’. An ‘empath’ is someone who is extremely sensitive to other people’s emotions and feelings. Some people tend to be extremely empathetic and others are not. Those who are tend to have certain advantages and certain disadvantages. In…
My job involves interacting with thousands of people every year. Whether it is at a workshop or a conference which I am giving or attending, I am introduced to many different types of people in many different countries in a variety of different contexts. In terms of first impressions, one important quality which stands out for me instantly and determines…
We are taught that bullying happens when we are young. Indeed, it does. But the reality is that there are plenty of people who experience bullying as adults in their work, friendships and even family. When I was younger I got bullied, physically and emotionally. Personally, I always found the emotional bullying by far the worst. I could deal with…
One of the most important concepts in marketing yourself or your business is your USP or Unique Selling Proposition. The USP explains how you stand out from the competition. It is often known as the competitive differentiator. The emphasis is usually on what you do better than the competition. For example, is your focus on price, service or convenience? The…
Language Patterns Demonstration In my latest video, I give you a demonstration of language patterns to help you become more effective at using them. Check out the video category in my blog for more great videos…… If you liked this and would like to sign up to be the first to receive new videos and more informative content from me as I…
Dare to Be Yourself I’ve heard the phrase ‘be yourself’ more than anything else in the world of communication and self-improvement. What does it mean? Is it even possible? In this post I want to explore the term, what I believe it means and how I believe it can be done. Over the years, I’ve had a couple of haters….
How to Stop Feeling Guilty One of the things that I’ve been asked about lately is the notion of guilt and how to stop feeling guilty. How do you handle such an intense emotion? I know some people that say that they have felt guilty for years about something they did or didn’t do. Inevitably, there are times where we…
EFFECTIVE INTERVIEW SKILLS In my new video, I share my most important tips and strategies to help you present yourself successfully in an interview. Check out the video category in my blog for more great videos…… If you liked this and would like to sign up to be the first to receive new videos and more informative content from me as I release…
KEYS TO BEATING ADDICTION It is a few weeks since 1st January and many New Year’s resolutions have, almost certainly, fallen through. I felt it might be useful for some to look at handling addiction effectively. In particular what are the keys to changing habits and dealing with cravings? Addictions can range from serious drug addictions to phone addictions, from…