What Is Well-Being And Why Is it Important For You To Live A Healthier and Happier Life?

Well-being is often used flippantly with wellness with the belief that they are one and the same. Understanding what is well-being and why it is important for you to live a better life will help you to make the distinction between the two. Whilst they are both important, well-being is a lot more all-encompassing and … Read more

Bungy Jumping Into Change Teaches You To Manage Risks And People Like A Pro

I lived in New Zealand for a few years, just before the turn of the 21st century. It was not a place that I knew much about prior to going there to live and work. I had heard about the country as one of our West Indian cricket team’s major opponents, but it was bungy … Read more

What Is Congruent Behaviour? | How To Live Authentically

In my professional development as a Behavioural Consultant, I have worked with many models to increase my understanding and effectiveness. I recall hearing one of my Partners speaking about congruency to a Client and immediately started to question what IS congruent behaviour. I had no clue how this term applied to my behaviour but, from … Read more

Active Listening In Communication – A Leader’s Diamond

How do you listen? There is a false belief that we listen to everything we hear but, active listening in communication can be a leader’s diamond if appropriately used. We are not born good listeners. This is one of those natural abilities that we lost in our quest to be less animal-like. It is a … Read more

Assertive Behaviour | A Definition That Is Simple

Assertive behaviour occupies the attention of many performance, management and leadership discussions. It falls into the misunderstood, misused and mistaken buckets and I would therefore like to offer a definition that is simple. More often than not assertive behaviour is placed into the grouping of passive, aggressive and assertive and applied randomly. The pendulum swings … Read more

Understanding The Role Of Employee Behaviour In An Enterprise Risk Management Definition

Can You Manage Risk Without Managing Behaviour? This is a question I am often asked when working with Managers. To better explain it, you must begin by understanding the Role of employee behaviour in an Enterprise Risk Management definition. When I say “employee behaviour“, do note that I am referring to all employees in your … Read more

You Can Make The World A Better Place For Your Family To Live, Work And Enjoy

Moving Past Understanding Change There is so much material (clichés, thoughts and views) available about change that I wondered if I could contribute anything that would have an impact, or be worth mentioning. Along the way however, I have realised that by making small, incremental personal changes, you can make the world a better place … Read more

How You Can Become The Change You Want To See In Our World Every Day

Communication Enables You It was the motivational guru, Anthony Robbins, who got me thinking some years ago when I heard him shout: “You can become the change you want to see in our world every day!” I was visiting with my Mum and I was taken aback by the fact that this man seemed to … Read more

How You Can Begin The Cycle Of Continuous Improvement In 7 Easy Steps

What The Japanese Taught Us About Kaizen During the many twists and turns of my career, I was fortunate to have leaders, mentors and coaches, (before they became buzz words), who directed my life towards practicing the habit of Kaizen. I deeply appreciate how their actions benefited my life and want to share how you … Read more

A Glass Of Water – How Daily Habits Change Your Life

Habits Are As Simple As Water Changing your life does not have to be a complex, drawn-out process. It can actually be likened to drinking a glass of water every day. All you have to do is start and you will soon realise how daily habits change your life. Water is simple sustenance. As simple … Read more