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Communication Skills and Emotional Intelligence Workshops
I offer practical workshops for businesses and schools, helping people develop stronger communication skills and emotional intelligence. These sessions are designed for different groups: employees and managers in the workplace, teachers and school staff, and young people including teenagers. Types of Workshops Available For Businesses: Effective communication in teams and with clients Active listening and giving feedback Managing difficult conversations Recognising and handli
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Interview With A Coach: Julie's Journey
What drew you towards psychology, communication, and coaching? What first made you curious about how people think, feel, and behave? I'm fascinated by how our minds work, and I've been interested in understanding people since as far as I can remember. Why they do and say the things they do. Once I moved to Spain and had to communicate in another language, my interest in communication, deepened as the importance of getting my message across well was a matter of survival. The
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What To Expect From Coaching
Understand what happens in coaching sessions, how coaching differs from therapy and mentoring, and what techniques coaches use to help you think more clearly about your situation.
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Want To Become an Accredited Coach?
Why people choose coaching, and why accreditation is important Most people become coaches because they already find themselves listening deeply, asking better questions, and wanting to support others without fixing or rescuing. Often, coaching starts informally, long before it becomes something you consider studying seriously. At some point, a question appears: How do I do this properly? Training gives you structure, language, and boundaries. It helps you understand what coac
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Empowering Women Through Leadership Coaching
Leadership is a powerful tool for change, and when women step into leadership roles, they bring unique perspectives and strengths that can transform organizations and communities. However, many women face barriers that prevent them from reaching their full leadership potential. This is where leadership coaching becomes essential. By providing tailored support, guidance, and skill development, leadership coaching empowers women to overcome challenges and thrive as leaders.
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Preparing for 2026: The Importance of Digital Literacy and Critical Thinking
Why Digital Literacy Matters More Than Ever Digital literacy means knowing how to find, evaluate, and use information online. It’s about more than just using devices or apps. It’s about understanding what you see on the internet and making smart choices. For instance, spotting misinformation is crucial. False news spreads quickly. Digital literacy helps you check facts and avoid sharing wrong information. In today's world, where information is abundant, being digitally litera
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How To Return to Constructive Conversation After Moments of Tension
If you feel your temper, the most important thing is to acknowledge what triggered rather than pretending it didn’t occur or trying to justify your reaction. Taking responsibility means naturally justifying your actions can make the situation more awkward and shift focus away from the substantive discussion. When you acknowledge your trigger, you interrupt the automatic defensive spiral. Pretending nothing happened or justifying your reaction keeps you in an adversarial stanc
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We’ve forgotten how to talk. Not how to speak, but how to listen
The noise never stops. Online, in bars, even in families, everything seems to turn into a clash of positions. We used to talk to...
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The Hidden Code of High-Stakes Communication
Grammar is not neutral. It is not simply a school exercise to avoid mistakes. In law, diplomacy, finance, and politics, grammar is the machinery of power. The smallest choice of auxiliary verb, tense, or clause decides whether a resolution binds nations, whether markets swing, and whether leaders look strong or weak.
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Mastering Complexity in English: A Guide for Global Professionals
A few years ago, I attended a meeting with an international team. One of the speakers, a capable and knowledgeable manager from an Italian background, presented a well-thought-out proposal. The substance was strong, but as the minutes passed, I noticed the attention in the room slipping. The English-speaking participants appeared polite but disengaged. The idea itself was sound. The issue lay in the delivery. Too much detail came before the main point was established. The log
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When You Speak Another Language, Do You Still Sound Like Yourself?
Are you really you in your second language? Ever sat in a meeting with the words fully formed in your head, only to hear yourself sound...
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Why I Still Feel Guilty When I'm Actually Sick
When being ill feels like letting everyone down Core Wounds and Anxiety: Breaking the Pattern of Taking Responsibility for Everything...
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Keep Calm and Deal With Your Irritation Productively Rather Than Destructively
In moments where expressing frustration outright isn’t appropriate, or when circumstances prevent you from immediately addressing the root of your irritation, having inner strategies is essential. Consider the following approaches:
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Mastering Essential Leadership Skills for Career Growth
Developing essential leadership skills is a crucial component of career advancement. Whether you're an aspiring team leader, a seasoned...
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Key Differences Between North American (USA) and European Presentations
USA vs EU Presentation Styles The Art of Public Speaking Public speaking is an essential skill across the globe, but the cultural...
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Did I Really Read That? How Our Minds Rewrite Reality. Avoiding Conflict in Written Communication
Have you ever read a message and felt a jolt of worry, only to reread it and realise it didn’t actually say what you thought?
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How to Communicate Without Creating Conflict
Practical strategies for handling difficult conversations with clarity and empathy, including active listening, setting boundaries, validating emotions, and more. The goal? To help you communicate in a way that gets your message across without conflict becoming the message.
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Understanding the Different Types of Empathy (including dark empathy): A Key to Better Human Connection
Different types of empathy Empathy is often described simply as the ability to put ourselves in someone else’s shoes, but in truth, it’s...
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When Work Becomes Your Identity: The Hidden Struggle with Over-Identification
Make sure you have a life and don't h For some people, work is just work. But for others (maybe you, or someone close to you) it slowly...
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Shedding the Masks: Connecting with Your Authentic Leadership
Embarking on the journey to authentic leadership is one of the most powerful steps you can take. We all wear masks—whether it’s for our...
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