Imagine for a moment—a world where connections transcend cultural divides, where language isn’t a barrier but a bridge, and where you confidently approach someone from a different cultural background with ease and charm. Sounds too good to be true? It’s not! In a world as interconnected as ours, breaking cultural barriers is not just a … Read more
You might not realize it, but there are different types of anger. The stereotype of an angry person is someone blowing their top, maybe out of control, even violent. But it’s essential to be able to identify what type of anger you’re dealing with and how to manage it. Experts have identified the most common … Read more
Anger is a powerful emotion, and it can make you feel terrible. If you squash it down, it doesn’t go away-it sits there and eats away at you. But we don’t live in a society that encourages healthy, safe displays of anger. You either see people blowing their tops or bottling it up. There are … Read more
One of the most effective techniques for dealing with anger is to remove yourself from the situation. Taking some time out will give you space to let the anger subside and for you to regain control. It is an excellent way of defusing a tense situation, so you can come back later and try to … Read more
No matter how calm and peaceful you think you are, we all have moments of anger. This isn’t always a bad thing of course, sometimes anger is a perfectly normal response to a situation. Often though, that anger (justified or not) comes back to haunt us. This is especially true if we don’t know how … Read more
Without saying so much as a single word, we tell the world all about us. Constantly. This is why body language is so important, in everything you do. Intimidated? There’s no need to be. Thankfully, body language is relatively simple to master, once you know four essential things: Posture We slouch. A lot. Most people … Read more
You have something important to say, but you’re worried. You’ve given presentations before, and even talked about this passion in smaller group settings, but you’ve had mixed results. Sometimes people really seem to ‘get’ you, but others don’t seem to get the right message. The problem very likely lies in your body language. Depending on … Read more
You thought everything was fine at work. Now you’re caught up in a workplace drama and have no idea how you got there. What do you do when you’ve been saying all the right things to the right people and are still up a tree? Chances are, while the words were great when talking to … Read more
Not sure your message is getting across? It might be because you’re sending mixed signals. By paying attention to your body language, you can be sure you’re always saying exactly what you intend, both verbally or non-verbally. Follow these quick tips to make sure your body language is congruent with your message: Know What You’re … Read more
Not all of us feel confident in social situations. In fact, recent polls show 2 out of 3 people have experienced some kind of social anxiety. Unfortunately, the world is full of social situations, in every aspect of your work and personal life. While you can’t always change your need to engage with the people … Read more