Blog tag: emotional regulation

While advances in technology grab the headlines, our workplaces are still overwhelmingly human. And as leaders, colleagues and co-workers, we all come with that most human of traits – our emotions. Our emotions can inspire, motivate and engage – but they can also have a downside. In organisations and in…

So much has been written and researched on the topic of leadership, so many models and theories now exist. What makes a good leader or a bad one? It’s a subjective view. We think much of the focus of leadership development misses the point. It’s not about what leadership is,…

We’ve all seen emotions displayed at work. As humans, it’s almost impossible to hide our emotions and often they can be a good thing – showing positive emotions at work can be highly motivating and engaging. However, with emotions, there’s a downside too. Emotions can cause disproportionate reactions to events…

There’s a reason Christmas Eve is the most common time of year for people to fall ill. Exhausted with the pressure of organising and burning the candle at both ends, most of us roll into the festive season and our bodies take the opportunity for a break – and make…

It’s tough when you feel pulled in different directions, unable to spend time doing the things you want to. Building a good work life balance is a very personal thing because we are all different – to some people sitting on a beach is relaxing – to some it is…

Forgetting things is part of being human, it happens to us all sometimes. If you are revising or doing a talk or presentation and need to remember some essential things, or even if you just want to improve your memory skills, here are some fool proof ways to create memory…

No-one enjoys being criticised or from negative and hurtful comments (or the fear of them) often prevent you from doing things you really want to. You might ask yourself ‘What if people don’t like my idea?’ or ‘What if I fail and everyone sees?’… The thing about achieving anything much worthwhile in life…

If you are not a naturally reflective person, it can be hard to even comprehend the point of it. You are probably a more action oriented, just get it done kind of person. Countless research, including the study we did for our first book Real Leaders for the World highlights…

Many people strive for happiness, the self development world is packed with top tips to silence your demons and think positively. These are all well intended but also concerning, the preoccupation of obliterating any so called negative feelings doesn’t make you happy, it can just store up problems for later……

All or nothing people are often very happy to tell you that, and there are many things all or nothing people do well. They can be highly committed and enthusiastic about things making them an inspiring and creative leader, employee or life partner… ‘All or nothing people’ are either in…