by Emma Darwall Smith | Sep 21, 2026 | Blog, Communication, connect with emotions, Grow Your Brain, Growth Mindset, Improve relationships, Learning & development, Rapport Building, Synergy, The Team, Tips
Most of us think we’re good listeners. Here’s what the research found. Someone on your team says “I’m fine.” You can tell they’re not. What you do in the next ten seconds matters more than anything you’ll say in their next review. And...
by Emma Darwall Smith | Dec 12, 2025 | Blog, Communication, connect with emotions, Pitching, Presentation, Rapport Building, Story, Storytelling, Synergy
It was Scrooge who transformed from “Bah! Humbug!” to “I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” Storytelling is a universal archetype. It taps into fundamental human experiences that are relatable across cultures...
by Emma Darwall Smith | Jul 24, 2025 | Adaptability, Blog, Communication, connect with emotions, Decrease anxiety, Flexible, gain perspective, Improve relationships, impulses, Learning & development, Pitching, Presentation, Rapport Building, Shake It Up, Stress Management, Synergy, Tips, Visceral
Our training as actors gave us an ability (for better or worse) to be adaptable. I remember our animal project at RADA. We visited London Zoo weekly to research our chosen animals before bringing our findings back and reenacting them in the rehearsals rooms. My CC...
by Emma Darwall Smith | Apr 7, 2025 | Blog, Communication, Decrease anxiety, gain perspective, Grow Your Brain, Growth Mindset, Improve relationships, Learning & development, Physical Health, Relaxation, Stress Management, Tips
Studies link writing privately about stressful events and capturing your thoughts and emotions on paper will help to decrease mental distress. When we’re stressed or consumed by negative thoughts, it’s difficult to view our situation objectively. Writing a journal can...
by Emma Darwall Smith | Nov 1, 2024 | Blog, Communication, Grow Your Brain, Growth Mindset, Inner Development Goals, Learning & development, Rapport Building, The Team, Tips
What is a growth mindset? Professor Carole Dweck, is an American Psychologist at Standford University, who has studied and researched growth mindset and its benefits. Carole talks about finding the ‘not yet’ position after a setback. Rather than labelling a person...
