by Elizabeth | 22 Feb, 2018
Keep your observation objective, remain curious and manage your connection during conflict situations with difficult and controlling people. These 3 skills are the foundations for confidence in highly challenging relationships. Step Back & Observe Everyone has their own preferred story…
by Elizabeth | 19 Feb, 2018
Domineering, demanding, difficult, controlling, bossy, inflexible, over-the-top, short–fuse, Drama Queen/King… All words often used to describe someone whose comments, behaviour and attitudes can make your working life hell. 1. They are Star of every Story they tell. Controlling people want you…
by Elizabeth | 19 Jul, 2017
Demanding, Dominant and Controlling People are an Increasing Problem at Work and in Business. Research indicates that the number of controlling people is increasing. This problem exists in our competitive business world, government departments, sporting and community organisations, and schools….
by Elizabeth | 8 May, 2017
Dr. John Gottman, renowned researcher in to couple relationships and parenting has recently published a long awaited book: The Man’s Guide to Women. For over 40 years, Dr. John Gottman has been leading cutting edge research into what couple actually do…
by Elizabeth | 6 May, 2017
This article first appeared in The Business Woman Media 6/04/2017 – 5 Top tips for curing office conflicts. Workplace conflicts steal your energy and motivation at the office. Not to mention the additional stress you take home and negative impacts…
by Elizabeth | 8 Apr, 2017
Resilience is managing balance Balance between your stress and fear and finding your creativity and determination. It’s really important that we give ourselves time for the difficult feelings when you’re faced with an ongoing difficulty, or a challenge that sometimes…
by Elizabeth | 25 Aug, 2016
Contrary to popular belief – Confidence is not an emotion. Confidence is a skill. Like any skill, it takes time and practice to improve…. BUT some people are working on the wrong set of skills Let’s define it clearly. Confidence…