Attending an industry webinar on mental health during the week I was reminded of Stephen Covey’s Circle of Influence and the premise that there are two areas (circles) we can focus our thoughts and efforts on, those of concern and within that, a smaller circle of influence. Many of us spend a lot of our…
In last month’s blog I talked about the brain being a a complex structure, processing information via circuits that connect various parts of the brain to each other. I also touched on the fact that the circuits in our brains have been created based on our own, individual experiences over time. And thus, no two…
Perception, or reality? Both. You’ve probably seen pictures of the human brain – a complex structure of lobes, cortices and systems that basically look the same from one (healthy) person to another. Taking a closer look, our brains process information via circuits that connect various parts of the brain to each other. Whilst basic functions…
I like going to meetings. I said this to a friend over coffee the other morning. We looked at each other for a few seconds, flat whites poised mid-air. Really? As we resumed our coffee drinking and chatted about this revelation, I realised that since I started my own business a few years ago my…
Are you often surprised at how hard it can be to make some decisions and easy to make others? And it’s not always the significant decisions that are the hardest right? Unable to decide what to have for dinner, but found it a piece of cake earlier (not a good dinner choice by the way)…
Imagine you’re planning to run a marathon, you prepare your body accordingly; building up your fitness, eating the right foods (maybe cutting back on the after work drinks) and getting a good night’s sleep the evening before the big event. However, do you ensure your brain is in peak condition before making an significant decision,…
Silence. Nothing. My blood pressure starts to rise and I feel completely helpless. I send another email. A few days later – another. Nothing. I look at the company’s website again – nope no phone numbers. The delivery tracking link isn’t working either. I resort to Twitter and Facebook; finally someone responds to my Facebook…
Some common themes have been running through requests for tenders in recent years. In addition to the requirement to prove your capability to deliver the best goods or services to meet their needs and provide the best value for money, companies are interested in knowing much more about your organisation. Many are particularly interested in…
Does this sound like your business? You’re growing, you’ve expanded your team, your client base has increased and there are more opportunities on the horizon. It’s exciting times. At the same time your costs have grown – and that includes spending money on travel. When the business was small it was easy to know who…
The brain is an amazing machine, possibly the most complex machine there is. It’s made up of several parts that control what we think, how we feel, where we move, what we see, hear and taste to name a few. At a high level we have a conscious and a non-conscious mind. The unconscious part…