It’s coaching, but not like most people know it.  With some clients, I just tell them to STOP IT.  This is a reminder of previous conversations during which they’ve decided to make conscious choices about what the think, what they feel, and how they respond to the...

Sorry, I have a strong suspicion that at times, like me, you resemble a puppet on a string. We all get frustrated, annoyed, angry. Things happen that just trigger these emotions. I'm sure like me, at times, this has developed into rage and an uncontrollable torrent of...

In the journey towards cultivating extraordinary influence, there's a crucial lesson to be learned: the power of emotional control. It's all too easy to fall into the trap of reacting emotionally to the actions of others, especially opponents or adversaries. Yet,...

Political capital, an often overlooked concept, is a crucial factor in achieving objectives within an organisation. It's the reservoir of influence you can draw upon to advance your initiatives. Essentially, it's the measure of influential individuals ready to back...

If you've been on a quest to understand influence, you might have come across countless virtues that make an influencer effective. But, if there's one element that's often overlooked, yet undeniably impactful, it's 'oomph'. A quaint term, it encapsulates the spirit of...

In today's competitive global landscape, especially within vast, geographically dispersed organisations, a universal challenge persists: how to stand out and grab the attention of those who matter. While many resort to showcasing their talents and proclaiming their...