We have a problem. We don’t share what we need, create stories in our heads about why others will not understand and end up blaming others for how unpleasant we feel. How often have you wished for people around you to read what's on your mind without
For the longest time in my life, I thought people who talked about feelings were ‘sentimental’ people. Perhaps that is why I didn’t care to check-in with my own feelings. The closest I came to answering the question ‘How are you feeling?’ would be three words used as a
In many Emotional Intelligence workshops I have facilitated, I often come across questions like, “If I am okay the way I am, wouldn’t discussing emotions make me an overthinker?” “Isn’t it likely that talking about emotions would make us more vulnerable and emotional than we already are?” “Wouldn’
When working in a team, we operate either from a Self-focused Mindset or an Impact-focused Mindset (The Arbinger Institute, 2015). Operating from a Self-focused Mindset can look like the following: Scenario: You’ve been assigned a task. The deadline is approaching. You are struggling. You need support. I'm
When working in a team, we operate either from a Self-focused Mindset or an Impact-focused Mindset (The Arbinger Institute, n.d.). When operating from an inclusive, Impact-focused Mindset, our actions are naturally more helpful to others. Here are some habitual patterns that are indicative of an Impact-focused Mindset: 1. Catching