Author: Janine

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.63″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] Last week we covered Self-Awareness as a core skill of personal competence, and important element of Emotional Intelligence. The second part of personal competence is Self Management, which is what happens when you act. It is your more thoughtful and controlled response to an event. it is your ability to use your…

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.63″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] Sometimes in life you come across a book that takes your breath away, that you cannot lay down, that you don’t want to end. “The invention of wings” by Sue Monk Kidd was such a book for me and this episode expresses my thoughts, feelings and take-aways from…

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.63″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] Self-awareness is about recognizing and understanding how your own emotions affect you and your interactions with others. It is the foundation of emotional intelligence and we will go over all 4 aspects of EI (emotional intelligence). It all starts with us. Being aware how your emotions can drive your…

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.63″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] Why do we cross boundaries? How do we even know when that happens? And more importantly – how can see these invisible boundaries before we cross them? We often think of boundaries as constricting and limiting our freedom. But boundaries are actually the path to freedom because they…

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.63″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] High value behaviors don’t always come easy to us. These are not the snap reactions, the defensive comments and the manipulative actions. High value behaviors take effort because they focus on giving first, without expecting anything in return. These behaviors set an example to others and they will…

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.63″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] As social animals, we always compare ourselves with others. We do this instinctively to help maintain balance and structure within our interpersonal relationships. Based on our judgement on where we stand in terms of social value, we adopt certain thoughts and behaviors. All behaviors are driven by three…

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.63″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] There are times in everyone’s life when a cycle needs to be closed. This beautiful blog post from Paulo Coelho reminds us that its not worth hanging on. It ties in nicely with our episode from last week on putting your past away.   [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.63″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] You don’t have to give up your life to reap the benefits of true happiness that comes from helping others. You don’t have to decide between one or the other – a selfless life or a serving life You can live your live, pursue your dreams, strive for what…

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.63″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] Once you begin to envision success, you will notice areas where you can begin to take action. But it is important that your actions match your words and your thoughts. Hoping for success but then complaining to everyone that things don’t seem to work out will not get…

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.63″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] We do it unconsciously. We see the successful outcome of something we really wish for. But many times we fail to see it. We doubt. We allow others to tell us what will happen. We give up control of our desired results. We have to see it happen.…