Insights

How low self esteem and low confidence develops in childhood

In the video, I discuss Carl Rogers’ theory-of-self model, which explains how a gap between who we thi...Read More

Why it’s important to differentiate between self confidence and self esteem

When taking a coaching brief from HR or L&D professionals, one of the most common coaching goals i...Read More

Even women are biased against women in the workplace

It’s not just men who are sexist — women are too! I want you to imagine a scenario… A father and son g...Read More

Why do so many middle managers get stuck & fail to progress in their careers? They ignore office politics

A 2008 survey that revealed 90% of British managers believe political skill is required to improve car...Read More

Why do highly intelligent women tend to marry men who are less intelligent than they are?

You may have thought that highly intelligent women want to avoid the competition of men of equal or gr...Read More

The 3 Truths that make managing a nightmare boss easier

Knowing how to manage your manager is no easy task, especially if your manager happens to be a difficu...Read More

How to spot & deal with passive aggressives

“Behind the smile, a hidden knife!”, Chinese proverb. Ever had a colleague or direct repor...Read More

Why playing to your strengths builds self esteem & confidence — and reaps greater rewards than fixing weaknesses

  “My feedback tells me I spend too long in the detail — that said, it’s key to my job role...Read More