We often hear businesses talk about their brand values – things like integrity, teamwork and respect. These words have meaning, are sincere and help businesses form strong and positive relationships. Whether we realise it or not, we all have values too. These are things that make up who we are and represent us at our […]
Building relationships
Self-awareness Improves Relationships
Here we are. The start of another year. Resolutions made and possibly already broken (and who can blame you given the restrictions we’re living under). We often focus on giving up alcohol and chocolate and doing more exercise at this time of year, but have you ever considered increasing your self-awareness? When I ask my […]
Conflict Management or Conflict Avoidance?
Conflict management can reap many benefits. Conflict itself is often seen as a source of tension and stress and something to be feared and avoided, but it can be an opportunity for improved self-awareness, growth and understanding. In business, high-achievers will identify conflict management as the chance to draw on their creative resources and to […]
Building relationships – How to show more empathy & improve your relationships
Do you show empathy to someone being emotional? When you’re with someone who is experiencing painful emotions, do you listen and show empathy or are you more likely to criticise them for being over (or under) emotional? Do you perhaps proffer a variety of solutions or do you try to ignore their feelings? If dealing […]
