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Dealing with a Polite Manipulator
People tend to notice when communication goes awry with people who tend to get explosive. But what about with those who may communicate with a smile on their face, all…
Why It’s Important to Clarify Nonverbal Communication
Have you ever been sitting in a work meeting and felt that someone is saying one thing, but that their body language is communicating something entirely different? For instance, someone…
5 Tips to Set Yourself Free from Shame at Work
People use shame in all sorts of different situations as a way to manipulate others into doing or feeling something that they want you to do or feel. Shame is…
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The Integrated Brain State: Balancing Thoughts and Feelings
Have you ever had a moment when you were entirely consumed by your emotions, unable to think rationally about a problem you were having? When our emotions reach a certain…
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10 Stress-Busting Daily Mindful Moments
Have you ever been driving somewhere and, instead of heading where you want to go, you have found yourself driving the route that you usually drive to work? Or have…
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Creating a Corporate Culture that Supports Creativity
Discovering ways to foster creativity and innovation in your workplace can seem like a daunting task. Perhaps you are inspired to tap into new markets and begin new projects that…
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No Empathy for Riya Rajkumar
There has been widespread media coverage about the public outcry during Peel Regional Police's late night Amber Alert on the day that 11 year old Riya Rajkumar was reported missing,…
From Australian Adventure to Holiday Hospitalization: Lessons in Building Resilience
We had landed in Sydney, Australia just 5 nights earlier for our family adventure when I suddenly started experiencing unexpected chest pains. Two days later, I found myself being admitted…
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Mindfulness: Harnessing a Superpower
Over the past year, I decided to seriously commit to a daily meditation practice. I had previously tried meditating a few minutes here and there and would meditate consistently for…
The 4 Foundational Skills for Effective Communication
Almost everyone thinks that they communicate effectively. However, the foundational skills for effective communication are much more complex than simply being able to understand others and express yourself clearly. Being…
