Presentation Secrets of a Barrister
Mastering Your Craft In this article, International Mindfulness Advocate and former Civil Law Barrister, Neil Seligman considers five key qualities of the accomplished public speaker: 1.Poise We are told so often that we must be confident that the word has lost its power. The word poise communicates far more. Poise immediately conjures images of excellence […]
Britain Continue to Attract EU Talent Post-Brexit?
The issue of migration represents a hot topic at the moment, particularly given the social divides created by Brexit and the UK poised to leave the EU in March 2019. Unsurprisingly, the most recent figures suggest that the EU referendum result is already having an impact on net migration into the UK. More specifically, the […]
Should I Disclose Chronic Illness in Resume?
At some point in life, getting a dream job is the foremost priority for many. When we start looking out for a job we often face challenges with respect to job location, flexibility, skills required among others. However, for People affected with chronic diseases like hypertension, diabetes, getting employed gets a little tougher. After having […]
The art of nonviolent communication
We all do it every day: connecting. We are all busy with connecting and we are proud of it based on the many hits on Google, LinkedIn profiles, and in missions, visions and core values. But in daily practice, both in the working environment and at home, we are unwittingly more dividing than connecting. The […]
Meta-awareness: the third building block of mindfulness
In the last article of this three-part series, Professors Megan Reitz and Michael Chaskalson from Ashridge Executive Education discuss the third building block of mindfulness – meta-awareness. They explore how developing an ability to observe your thoughts, feeling, sensations and impulses as they are happening, through just 10 minutes of mindfulness practice every day, can […]
Inquiry: the second of three building blocks of mindfulness
In the second article of this three-part series, Professors Megan Reitz and Michael Chaskalson from Ashridge Executive Education discuss the second building block of mindfulness – inquiry. They explore how developing a curiosity about your present moment experience, through just 10 minutes of mindfulness practice every day, can help you and your teams shape your […]
Overwhelmed by Thinking? Try This
There’s enough to think about for most of us without thinking too much about thinking itself. But as a mindfulness teacher and keen thought-thinker, the data-stream running through our heads, how to talk about it, and what to do with it, provides me with an endless source of fascination. Thinking, after all, along with emotions […]
Allowing: the first of three building blocks of mindfulness
In the first of three articles, Professor Megan Reitz and Professor Michael Chaskalson from Ashridge Executive Education discuss the first building block of mindfulness – ‘Allowing’ – and how developing an attitude of kindness and acceptance through 10 minutes of mindfulness practice every day can help you and your team members take your minds out […]
Eight Benefits of Hypnotherapy (Realistic)
The benefits of hypnotherapy outweigh the associated risks, which are primarily time and money. Many people worry about the scary possibilities (seen in movies) when undergoing hypnosis, but the risks pretty much boil down to losing time and money for something you hoped would work but didn’t. The possibility that an average, professionally trained hypnotherapist […]
The Benefits of volunteers for UK businesses
Have you ever considered arranging a day of volunteering for your employees? Whether it lasts for one afternoon every week or two full days per year, volunteering programs can significantly assist in developing your employees’ confidence, people skills and productivity. Several examples of volunteer work you can choose from: Serving meals in a homeless shelter […]
5 Crushing Tips for Working Remotely
Research estimates that upwards of 58% of the U.S workforce will be freelancing and working remotely by 2028. That’s a staggering number, and it’s one that both employers and employees need to adequately prepare for. While working remotely has its obvious perks, it comes with numerous challenges as well. Let’s get into what you need […]
How to Upgrade Your Professional Consciousness
“Consciousness is your operating system. Mindfulness is the upgrade.” Imagine for a moment that you were a computer. What sort of error messages would you have seen already today? SYSTEM ERROR: Information overload. Status: critical. SYSTEM ERROR: You are attempting to relax. This function is not permitted. SYSTEM ERROR: Anxiety detected. Processing may be haphazard. […]
How to Improve Wellbeing in the Workplace
While some stress is to be expected in the workplace, excessive stress can interfere with performance and productivity, and can have adverse effects on the emotional and physical health of your employees. Ensuring employees have a stress free, inspiring, engaging and nurturing environment is a sure-fire way of improving productivity and overall business results. Here […]
4 reasons to start a company yoga class
Have you heard about companies which offer yoga classes to staff and dismissed them as a gimmick or a waste of money? Not so fast. Starting a company yoga class can have tons of benefits for your business, from reduced conflict to increased employee loyalty. Keep reading to find out why company yoga classes are […]
How to Handle Vegan Employees in Your Workplace
If you want to be a great leader, you need to make sure that every member of your team feels safe, welcome, and included. While issues like religion and culture come to mind here, other strongly held beliefs, like veganism, are also important to consider. Without the right culture and leadership, vegan employees might suffer […]
How to Bring Mindfulness to the Workplace
Mindfulness is more than meditation. A common question we get asked is how mindfulness works or is it just a hype? This week is Mental Health Awareness week and with huge demands and pressure today in the workplace what better time to practice and learn about mindfulness. Mindfulness is the practice of deliberately bringing your […]
3 Ways To Improve Your Learning Potential At Work
Whether you’re working on a degree, continuing education in your career or just wanting to brush up on some information at your current job, you need to figure out some ways to hack your learning. This will not only shorten the time it takes for you to learn the material, it also deepens the impression […]
How to Boost Confidence in Entry-Level Employees
Your entry-level employees are the backbone of your business – and they’re also the future. But what if they aren’t made to feel confident and capable? Chances are, you’ll struggle to attract and retain talent. Common mistakes include failing to offer proper opportunities for development, missing out on chances to boost employee confidence, and creating […]
4 Quick Fixes For Peak Networking & Productivity
You’re always on the go. If you’re like most professionals, you have to jot info down on a calendar in order to remember it and are voraciously looking for more time in each day. To make sure that you’re not forgetting the details while nailing down the major points, there are some quick hacks that […]
A Mindful Guide To Challenging Conversations
A conversation that goes awry at work can feel nightmarish and become the source of prolonged mental agonising and gut-wrenching stress. We can easily get stuck in loops of rumination and catastrophising: Could I have said it differently? Did I stand up for myself? Why is Jim so unprofessional, mean and downright wrong? Why am […]
