Aug 8, 2017 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
For many of us, by this time each year we have well and truly settled back into the routine of work. Hopefully you are feeling great – you are finding your work meaningful, are filled with a sense of purpose and have clarity about the difference you are making in the... read more
Aug 8, 2017 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
What is the difference between your thoughts and your beliefs? To start with, some of your thoughts are just thoughts; you don’t give them much meaning, power or energy. You think them into existence and then they disappear. They can have little effect on you once you... read more
Aug 8, 2017 | Strong Minds at Work | 0 Comments
It can be a bit confusing for people entering the workforce when it comes to Self-Confidence. On the one hand we want them to be confident; to take initiative, to make decisions, to speak up, to back themselves. On the other hand, most people don’t appreciate someone... read more
Aug 8, 2017 | Strong Minds at Work | 0 Comments
You might have heard people say, ‘I hate my job’, or ‘Work sucks’ – it is highly likely they are miserable. Compare that to people who say, ‘I love going to work’ – they have a different energy about them. The two may have the identical role, in the same workplace –... read more
Mar 22, 2017 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
What is the Amygdala Hijack? The Amygdala Hijack is a term coined by Daniel Goleman in his 1996 book Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ. In a nutshell, in situations where you perceive there is a threat to your safety– it’s normal to experience... read more
Mar 14, 2017 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
You are POWERFUL. When something happens, you choose what you make it mean to you, and what you believe about it. From those choices comes how you feel about it. Then you choose what you say or don’t say in response. And finally, you decide what action you take.... read more
Mar 3, 2017 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
It is important to know what going to work for you is really about.A staggering seventy-six percent of Australian workers don’t feel engaged in their work. So what’s going on? Most people reading this post will have their basic needs met. They will most probably have... read more
Feb 24, 2017 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Something happens. You take information from outside your head, filter it, delete, distort and generalize it, then make a movie of it inside your head. Then YOU decide what you make it mean. You give it meaning based on your values, ideas, experiences and... read more
Feb 16, 2017 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Feeling dis-engaged from your work is like a car where the wheels are spinning – the car is not moving anywhere. You are turning up, but there’s no care factor, and don’t feel like you are making progress. You may feel stuck. This is no good for your employer –but... read more
Feb 7, 2017 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Acceptance is the ability to face reality. By choosing to accept a situation or event, you can then choose how you respond. Choosing acceptance not giving up – it’s having the courage to face reality head on, trusting that you have the resources to deal with it.... read more
Feb 7, 2017 | Strong Minds at Work | 0 Comments
You are sitting at your desk working to meet a deadline. The person next to you is sitting at their desk too. He talking to his partner on his phone (planning dinner). He is clicking his pen. Click. Click. CLICK. CLICK. He is tapping his foot. He is TALKING TOO... read more
Jan 24, 2017 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
The secret to not burning out (AKA stressing out, going into overwhelm etc) is empowerment. Research has shown that when you feel empowered at work, you are less likely to burn out. Stress is a major problem in today’s work place. It is estimated that you will lose... read more
Jan 24, 2017 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
‘Habits of thinking need not be forever. One of the most significant findings in psychology in the last twenty years is that individuals choose the way they think’. Prof. Martin Seligman How intelligent are your beliefs about work? What you believe about... read more
Jan 11, 2017 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Let’s face it. Who hasn’t had a really bad day at work and gone home grumpy? It’s important that you are showing up strong at work for your mental health and well-being. It’s also important for your family’s well-being. You going home stressed and grumpy (and maybe... read more
Jan 6, 2017 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
According to Gallup Research, 52% of the World’ working population are unhappy in their workplace. Why are they so unhappy? Often it’s because of their relationships with people in the workplace. Getting along with people is like the glue that holds the workplace... read more
Sep 16, 2016 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
I recently read an article in Time Magazine about how to start a meeting. The author explained that she starts every meeting with a ‘Check-In’. Each person has a turn at sharing how they are currently feeling. While I agree this has some benefits, I’d like to... read more
Aug 26, 2016 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
‘Strong Minds at Work is a groundbreaking program that empowers individuals to take charge of their mindset and responsibility for their own behaviors’ Participant, Strong Minds at Work, 2016 The Results are in for 2016! Average Improvements across four Teams: Why is... read more
Aug 17, 2016 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Having a Strong Mind at Work means you can choose to respond rather than react. You can choose what you make things mean, how you feel about them, and choose whether you let them have an impact on you and your performance. Beliefs: How intelligent are your beliefs... read more
Aug 2, 2016 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Dealing with Prickly Pears, Moldy Strawberries, Sour Grapes and Over Ripe Bananas \Recently I was working with a team and they decided they liked the metaphor of their team being a ‘Fruit Salad’. When I asked them what they meant they explained, ‘We are all different,... read more
Jul 5, 2016 | Strong Minds at Work | 0 Comments
A requirement of Belief Intelligence is the ability to reflect upon, be aware of, and think about your thinking. Thinking about your thinking. Thinking about your feeling. Feeling about your feeling. Feeling about your thinking. ‘Stepping Back’ It’s like pressing... read more
