Things getting heated? Be a calming influence
Emotions are contagious. A couple of months ago, I shared a blog about our emotional state and how, if we’re feeling stressed, the people around us will too.
Emotions are contagious. A couple of months ago, I shared a blog about our emotional state and how, if we’re feeling stressed, the people around us will too.
What do you do first in the morning? Have some quiet time to reflect and plan your day? Or check your phone and end up being sucked into a vortex of emails?
Many years ago, when I was a manager in corporate, I had a team member who changed from being cheerful and open to sullen and withdrawn.
Matt* arrived at our coaching session wondering how to get stuff done without feeling rushed all the time.
Much as I appreciate you reading this post, did you open it intentionally, or did you find yourself clicking into it on impulse?
I’ve been thinking about state, the phenomenon we often call “state of mind”.
I recently listened to a Desert Island Discs episode featuring the late Raymond Briggs, author and illustrator famous for The Snowman.
Jack* approached me for coaching because he’d recently been promoted to Head of Finance and was feeling overwhelmed.
As August turns to September, I’m guessing you’re likely to be sitting in one of two camps.
Where is your breath right now? When I ask my clients this, they’re often perplexed by the question. “My nose? My mouth? I’m not sure what you mean.”