Relationships

The way that we talk is habitual and mostly unconscious to us, and the way we talk can have predictable impact on the people we talk to. If you find that your relationship tends to be strained when you are chatting, or especially when you are having a crucial…

Quality Conversations is an integral part of effective leadership. In this article, we will explore the different roles a person can play in a conversation, and how to play those roles effectively through an understanding of their soundwave profile.

Hi! During our recent Action Learning Session, which is essentially a group coaching session, I noticed one of the ways that the Belief Talent Theme showed up, and thought I should talk a little about it. Firstly, what is the Belief Talent Theme? Here is the definition from Gallup’s…

My mother recently took the CliftonStrengths (formerly StrengthsFinder) assessment. It was an “AHA” moment for both of us when we saw the results! I (Clare) started to link some of her behaviours to her talents, and thought it’d be interesting to use them as a case study for this…

Effective communication is one of the most important skills we can develop, yet many of us fall short in this area. “Words are singularly the most powerful force available to humanity. We can choose to use this force constructively with words of encouragement, or destructively using words of despair….

As we begin the new year, it is all too common to dive into new resolutions and goals for the year. If you haven’t already taken some time at the end of 2016 to practice some gratitude, now is a good time to start before bulldozing ahead for the…

This article is a second part to the rationale for business owners or managers to build a culture of appreciation at the workplace. How can you implement appreciation at work such that it is meaningful for every person? Incentives for Appreciation May Backfire In her debt collection company, Christina…

Empathy and Individualization are my top 2 talent themes, and they have been my go-to talent themes for building relationships, and other times, it can scare people and cause an Amygdala Hijack. In my past 3 years of running my StrengthsFinder Meetup Groups, I’ve often done what I call “crystal…

I started learning to play the guitar when I was around 17 years old.   Back in Junior College, I would grab the communal guitar that was in the council room, and promptly proceeded to strum and sing my heart out, much to the horror of my follow councillors….

Most people would agree that being fair is a good thing, and that one should be fair.   However, what “Fair” means to everyone is different, and this can cause problems in communication and relations. Dictionary Definition of Fairness The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines “Fair” as: – agreeing with what…