Memory Tip: Memory - Lies Like A Rug!! Our memory is only as good as the mental note we attach to it, and under stress, it’s can be a liar! Feeling insecure, judged, threatened, wanting acceptance or accuracy can trigger us. Remember The Invisible Gorilla experiment? (You can YouTube it.) Results were 50% saw something different than the other. Countless DNA investigations are disproving eyewitnesses and releasing innocent victims. So check in with others - your memory m

Memory Tip: First-Time Introductions - How To Remember Their Name?! Saddle-up and listen-up when the intro’s start! There’s some evidence that remembering the first letter of someone can help recall their name, then attach it with something else: A physical feature: Greg is Grey-haired A feeling they give: Greg is Groovy A feeling you get: Greg is Gregarious Find the hook, then write it down - anywhere - ASAP! Phones are great for lists like this.

October Challenge

✨ “Innovation is saying no to a thousand things.” — Steve Jobs
👉 Every yes divides your focus. Every no sharpens it.
#Leadership #Focus #BusinessGrowth 💬 “Saying no to the wrong opportunities allows you to say yes to the right ones.”
Remember: every no creates space for what truly matters.
#BusinessWisdom #EntrepreneurMindset #Focus 💬 “Saying no is the ultimate productivity hack.” — James Clear
Your calendar should reflect your priorities, not everyone else’s.
#TimeManagem

Quick Tips: Saying No 4/4 - and saying Yes Sometimes ending on a harsh note can feel damaging to a relationship. You can say no, and follow it with a yes. Here are some examples: 💬 “No, I can’t do that. However, what I can do is…” 💬 “It’s clear to me that this cannot happen right now, so the answer is no. It’s entirely possible that in January when things are calmer, we can revisit this with better odds."

Quick Tips: Saying No 3/4 - When you are frightened by their power When someone has power in a position of authority that could truly affect your livelihood, it’s hard to stand up for yourself. Perhaps try these phrases when they lean in. “I am actually frightened to say no to you, but I have to, and am asking you to support me on this in order for me to do my job effectively." “You are so good at using your confidence to ask for what you want. I’m not as g

Saying no when you truly feel bad can be difficult. Here are a few options.

Saying no to someone who is commandingly asking you to do something unreasonable can be challenging. The key is to not engage them - keep it short, speak very little, and watch them go into negotiation mode possibly. Just repeat yourself - three times if you have to. They’ll get the message you’re not going to engage.

September Challenge

Quick Tips: “Let’s start with the facts.” When beginning a challenging conversation, you could list several facts that you are 90%...

Quick Tips: “My perception is…” Starting with “My perception is…” can feel less of an attack, and more of a sharing. Try ending with...

Quick Tips: Timing is Everything Consider the emotional state of the person you want to have a challenging conversation with. When are...

Quick Tips: Ask Permission

Your challenge this month is to have the hard conversation.

Whether some triggers you from past experiences of others telling you horrible things, or you are your worst offender, you can take baby...

Got a case of being "Stuck in the It-Sucks?" That’s reinforcing a conclusion that survival brains love to build on. Try this self-talk...

Negative Self-Talk Tip: Imposter Syndrome Slippery Slope It’s a slippery slope from feeling like an imposter to becoming one. Try being...

Remember, it’s a slippery slope from the survival motivational cue to ensure that we are enough to stay in the tribe - to the victim that...

Favorite Food: So many favourites! I love Latin American, Middle Eastern and Asian cuisine. My mum makes an excellent ceviche, Ecuadorian...

Have you been given false promises? The economy or slow business putting locks on promotions or salary increases? If you’re clear that...