We all know the answer to the spurious question: how many psychologists does it take to change a light bulb? We all know the answer is none: they have to want to change! Psychologists are not the only ones for whom this is true – it is so for all of us. As a manger… Read more
Self Preservation or Cherishing others?
Self Preservation or Cherishing others? There are many models of how assertiveness works. Until I began To grapple with the concept of win:win , I always found myself in something of a moral dilemma in balancing the concepts of assertion with the notion of caring for others. Indeed, often the common image of assertion is… Read more
Some folks lives roll easy
Some folks lives roll easy Few, if any of us live our lives without some major challenge, mishap, or disaster. Such events test who we are and in this crucible of fire we begin to understand a little bit more of what we are capable. The reactions are myriad. Some of us are crippled others… Read more
Are you Right?
Are You Right? The following abridged article is taken from our book, Entitled to Respect and seems very topical at the moment. Throughout the world and particularly in the Middle East people are claiming rights they have been denied over a period of many years. The Egyptian people’s struggle to have their rights accepted is,… Read more
Can you create the future?
Can you create the future? This abridged article comes from our book, Entitled to Respect. There are no guarantees in life but the technique of Visualisation helps focus the mind to achieve some of our dreams, hopes and aspirations. When we are really clear about what we want and when we want it…… we are… Read more
Let Your Body Do The Talking
Let your Body do the talking This is part of an article taken from our latest book, “Entitled to Respect. The book looks at giving helpful tips and advice to those who want to be more effective at communication and building satisfying, long term relationships at work and beyond…… This section of the article introduces… Read more
Please Hear What I am not Saying
Many of us pretend to be something we are not or fake it to please someone or impress some one else. We may be scared to be who we are in case we are not liked or loved or appreciated for being ourself. Perhaps few of us have the courage to be genuinely yourself bravely… Read more