How to Develop Personal Impact
People listen when you speak. Your views are often quoted. People want to know what you think. You are always talked about with respect. Presence is not about popularity or…
Empowering Women
The tragic death of a UCT student Uyinene and other similar tragedies has served to mobilise the country to unite against Women abuse. Our President made a landmark speech in…
What is Authenticity?
“To be authentic, we must cultivate the courage to be imperfect — and vulnerable. We have to believe that we are fundamentally worthy of love and acceptance, just as we are. I’ve…
Assertiveness in the workplace: An EQ Competency
Standing up for yourself is very important, the degree to which it’s done is equally important. A bit too much can be perceived as being aggressive. What is assertiveness? It…
The Art of Conversational Skills
Listening, turn-taking and topic control. William Shakespeare once wrote that “Conversation should be pleasant without scurrility, witty without affection, free without indecency, learned without conceitedness, novel without falsehood.” As with…
Language Of Influence – Maximising Your Personal Impact Power
In May 2003, the International Consortium on Emotional Intelligence Research produced a paper called “Resonant Leadership”. Research was conducted with hundreds of companies to identify emotionally resonant leadership qualities. Resonant…