EQ@Work

There's a fear that if you are an empathic leader, your team will take advantage… For some strange reason we equate empathy with softness. But empathy is NOT being soft! It takes more to respond with empathy than it does to go without.

This episode is all about the seemingly soft skill that drives bottom line results

Emotions are a major force in change. Some feelings RESTRICT or block change. Other feelings DRIVE or push us to change. Are you leveraging the power of PUSH emotions for change?

Listen to this episode of the EQ@Work Podcast & learn how to successfully navigate change

One of the key factors in motivation is emotion: Someone can feel motivated or demotivated, committed or bored, curious or disgusted …. these feelings will shape the person's behaviour. How do you relight the fire when motivation wanes? When the excitement that fuelled your goal setting at the start of the year is now non-existent? As we close off the 1st quarter, tune in to the latest episode of the EQ@Work Podcast, ReIgniting Motivation, and learn how to get back on track if you've lost your mojo

For every woman in a leadership position, there exists many barriers to success. In order to #breakthebias, and break through these barriers, successful women must ensure that they are prepared for the challenges ahead by having clarity over those barriers, and identifying strategies to overcome them.

As we celebrate International Women's Day this week, I've shared my thoughts around how women who have big, hairy, audacious goals can strategise to realise their dreams.

Tune in to the latest episode of the EQ@Work Podcast – Happy Women's Day!

The easiest way to move from "stuck" into action without struggle is to be authentic and to be in alignment with your authenticity.

Authenticity means that you are connected to your core and that your desires are a true reflection of your inner self and soul. Alignment means that your entire being is in agreement with the goal you want to achieve Authenticity & alignment are the one-two punch for success!

Listen to this episode & learn how to set authentic goals & ensure that you are in alignment with those goals

Great expectations create great results. When you expect the best, it will become a directional mechanism that will guide you to seeking out and finding what you expect. The difference between great expectations and weak wishes is nothing but a mindset; a mindset that can make the difference between living a life of fulfilment and one of desperation and frustration. Check it out this episode of the EQ@Work Podcast, and learn more about nurturing your expectations.

For most people, New Year's resolutions just don't work. A study conducted by researchers at the University of Scranton found that 23% of people quit their resolution after just one week. And only 19% of individuals are actually able to stick to their goals long term.

So, what can we do as we look at the year ahead? And consider our plans & goals?

Lay down a vision! A BIG vision. One that encompasses your passion in life and the gifts you have come to share. A vision for 2022 that excites and inspires you. That vision, combined with your dedication to making it a reality, can change your life.

Listen to the first episode of the new year, Episode 30 – Make The Vision Plain

Tis the season. As we down our tools in preparation for the holiday season & look back on the year that was, it's easy to see what didn't come together, what we failed to achieve.

But the holidays for me are a time to give thanks.

I haven't always been very good at taking time to smell the roses, and celebrate the wins – however small but it's a practice that my EQ journey has taught me to embrace. As a goal-oriented individual, I tend to focus very quickly on the next achievement, the next milestone, but I am learning to use the holidays to look back & give thanks.

Listen to the latest episode of my EQ@Work Podcast – Episode 29: 'Tis The Season #eqpodcast #eqsuperpower #eqforafrica #emotionalintelligence #emotionalintelligencecoach #africaneqrevolution

The mind of a champion leverages the #eqsuperpower of self-awareness, which is where the journey to excellence begins, developing a deeper understanding of who you are & what you think, beneath the surface, so that you can begin to make the changes necessary so that you can achieve your career goals.

Listen to the latest episode of my EQ@Work Podcast – Episode 28: Mind Of A Champion

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On the surface it seems an odd idea that you could actually be anything other than who you really are.  But from the time we can talk, we're being programmed to "fit in".  We find ourselves conforming in order to please the people we love, and who love us.

But sometimes that means that you have to suppress what you know is the real person inside.

And yet, beyond your relationship with Christ, your relationship with yourself is the most important relationship you'll ever have.  Without a healthy relationship with yourself, it's practically impossible to have healthy relationships with anyone else, and thrive at work.

Listen in to this episode - Connecting With Yourself, if you're ready to get reacquainted with someone you haven't seen in a while – yourself – here's 3 insights that my help.