Author Archives: Jason

This one should probably have been my first article. Let’s take a look at why Soft Skills are important and how you may benefit from developing them. No matter what your goal and whether it be immediate or longer term, I can assure you that Soft Skills will help you get there. How can IContinue reading “Why are Soft Skills Important”

There are going to be times when the person you work for, or someone else higher than you in an organisation says or does something that you wouldn’t expect from a leader. This article explores the manager-subordinate relationship, expectations and techniques to work through those times. What is unprofessional behaviour?  Some examples that come upContinue reading “Unprofessional behaviour from management”

I learnt this practice a while back and have found it to be a very effective way of taking the day’s challenges as they come.  The practice will assist you become more resilient and to remember that “this too will change” 🙂 Before you watch the video below, let me give you a little background.  Continue reading “Improving your day – building equanimity”

In the interest of helping you identify and then support your loved one, friend or colleague through the tough times.   People don’t usually notice or associate stress based behaviour for what it is.  Many of us put it down to people being weird, aggressive, stupid, quiet, egotistical, etc.   In fact a great deal of thatContinue reading “Supporting stressed people”

Its been almost three years now since my latest piece of learning first began.  Three years, I must be a slow learner. You will have to excuse this post;  a year ago I made a decision to move from general reflections and pondering to provide specific usable skills and information for others.  This article isContinue reading “It’s a dog eat dog world”

Our dealing mechanisms are varied and the importance of friends and family through these times can’t be undervalued. What Soft Skills are required when someone you know is dealing with death. Clearly we all want to be inspired and have positive outlooks, I also believe strongly in positive thinking brings positive outcomes. I have personallyContinue reading “Communicating around death and dying”

Let’s dig a little deeper into first impressions,what makes up this ‘first impression’, what control you have over it and things you can do to ensure it is the right impression. I don’t think there is a right or wrong impression.Everyone has there own story and therefore a somewhat unique impression they choose to leaveContinue reading “First Impressions”

Complainers. We’ve all been unhappy, but when you are on the receiving end, when is it time to call it quits? Thanks for suggesting this one [anon], it is a great topic! Love it. I think the appeal to me about this topic is that I can absolutely assume that we have each been onContinue reading “Complainers”

How do you view the world? What are your default responses or reactions? What do you expect of others? Of yourself? Can you spot the signs of your own happiness and stress? Do you know the affect you have on others without trying? For many of us, the first thoughts that spring to mind whenContinue reading “What about you?”

Communication is made up of many things and you may be surprised to learn that verbal communication is estimated between 20-50% of all communication. That is what we hear or say is not even half the message being sent or received. Here’s a quick overview on what to look for and how to apply it.Continue reading “Body Language”