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Negotiation: The Urgent Skill

March 8, 2017

There is a lot of  disagreement and competitiveness being displayed on the world stage today. It is easy to feel that pushing our own demands on others is the way to go. However, in our families, workplaces and communities; cooperation is the key to sustaining health and vitality and a collaborative economy.  Negotiation is a skill set that is needed more than ever and largely misunderstood; and a win-win approach is key.

 

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Managing the Unmanageable

May 22, 2016

Life today seems unmanageable. Most people feel stressed and out of control. With the endless number of emails, demands and interruptions many are stuck in a rut of hopelessness never accomplishing the things they want to do.

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Your 15 Minutes of Fame

May 10, 2016

Find your sweet spot & share your gifts

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Feedback – How to Be Honest Without Being Brutal

March 1, 2016

Working with other people is not easy. Many organizations rely on teams to accomplish tasks. This means many of us spend between 35% – 50% of our time with others just figuring things out.

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Choosing a Positive Perspective

February 16, 2016

“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” Winston Churchill Are there some people you know that like a good “moan fest”? Many of us have an aversion to whiners who complain about their lives, jobs and circumstances. Hanging around with a “Debbie Downer” is just no fun. We all […]

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A Labour of Love

May 15, 2015

During a workshop in 2002, a participant suggested I write a book. He believed a collection of my stories and examples would help him apply ideas to improve his life. I loved his suggestion although I didn’t manage to start the project until 10 years later! I was compelled with a calling to share ideas […]

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  • Negotiation: The Urgent Skill

    March 8, 2017
  • Managing the Unmanageable

    May 22, 2016
  • Your 15 Minutes of Fame

    May 10, 2016
  • Feedback – How to Be Honest Without Being Brutal

    March 1, 2016
  • Choosing a Positive Perspective

    February 16, 2016

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