9 Signs Your Relationship is Dying
When people know I am a relationship coach they often ask what I consider to be warning signs that an intimate relationship is dying. These are the signs I frequently see. We only argue. When a relationship is in its death throes, arguing and fighting are very common....
How can I make June 30 Positive?
June 30 - End of financial year. Tax time. Tax return and half-way through the calendar year. So, David, how is this a positive as I rush around getting my invoices and dockets together and into the accountant to get my income tax done? In one sense, it isn’t, but as...
Happy workers = safer workplace!
Do you know the true cost of injuries in your workplace? Do you know how much influence the happiness of workers can have on injuries? A recent study (Psychosocial safety climate, emotional exhaustion, and work injuries in healthcare workplaces) says preventing work...
Don’t Win the Battle to Lose the War …
Is winning an argument worth it? In this article I will summarise some of the principles in Part Three – How to Win People to Your Way of Thinking - of Dale Carnegie’s book, “How to Win Friends & Influence People” *. Principle 1 – The best way to win an...
Be Interested in People for Them to Like You
Be interested in people! In this article, we will summarise the principles of Part Two - Six Ways to Make People Like You - of Dale Carnegie’s book, “How to Win Friends & Influence People” *. Have you started reading it yet? All of us like to be liked. Even one...
How to Win Friends & Influence People
Dale Carnegie’s “How to Win Friends & Influence People” offers timeless principles to be successful at home, and in the workplace. This article looks at Part One – Fundamental Techniques in Handling People.
Critical Incident in Your Workplace
What is a Critical Incident? A Critical Incident is a workplace event - extraordinary in nature - which can produce significant reactions on victims or those either directly or indirectly impacted. Who can be affected? Witnesses, employees, colleagues, clients and...
8 Tips for Conducting Better Job Interviews
We’re often so concerned about employing a person with the right skills, we forget to think about character and attitude. Skills are learned; character and attitude are not! If you’re not totally satisfied with your recent staff appointments, maybe it’s time to...
How to Romance Your Valentine …
Is Valentine’s Day to be celebrated on one day of the year, or every day? All relationships do best with daily attention.
Are You a Workaholic?
Are you a workaholic? Part-way through January, how is your work-life balance? Who's winning - life or work? The Macquarie Dictionary defines "workaholic" as a person who is addicted to work. In my earlier working life, being a workaholic was regarded as a badge of...
