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Why aren’t we more compassionate?

August 06, 2015

Over the past few months I have been doing  extensive research on Emotional Intelligence. I find the subject matter fascinating and rich with so many lessons which, if you follow them, wi...


Have you got your filters on?

July 30, 2015

Everyday we are bombarded with bigger, better and cooler ways of doing stuff and achieving our goals. Better ways to run, meditate, cook or market our businesses to become gazillionnaires. Everyone...



Okay, I’m ready to be motivated!

July 09, 2015

Sorry to disappoint you, but there is no big secret to being motivated. There is no magical formula, expensive pill or exotic herbs you can take. Yes, you might attend a motivational talk or read a...


Networking, the new customer service

June 25, 2015

What is the difference between mediocre customer service and great customer service? This question has been asked and discussed ad nauseum over the years and when broaching the subject of cust...


Change?

June 18, 2015

They say that human beings are creatures of habit.  Whether we are content or dissatisfied with our current situation, we generally stick with the status quo. It takes a huge amount of ef...


The secret to working smarter, not harder

June 11, 2015

I am sure you have heard the saying “If you want something done properly you have to do it yourself”. Have you noticed people’s reactions to this saying? Most of them smile, nod, agree whole h...


Work, love it or hate it?

May 26, 2015

Why is it that when you hear the word “work” your reaction is either “oh crap, I have to work” or “Yay, off to work I go!” ? Why is there such a disparity? Is it perhaps that there is a negati...