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 | 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 Charlotte Lucas | May 22, 2025 | Blog, Communication, Decrease anxiety, gain perspective, Grow Your Brain, Growth Mindset, Improve relationships, Learning & development, neurodiversity, Stress Management, Tips
The modern workplace is evolving—and with it, so is our understanding of what effective communication looks like. As a communication skills trainer working in business environments, one of the most rewarding shifts I’ve encountered has sometimes been learning to...
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 Celia Wright | Mar 12, 2025 | Blog, Communication, Learning & development, Tips
Miscommunication just so happens to be the most common communication challenge. Sadly, it is an inevitable part of human interaction, but when it occurs, it can lead to confusion, frustration, and even conflict. Whether it’s in the workplace, between friends, or in...
by Charlotte Lucas | Jan 16, 2025 | Blog, Communication, Grow Your Brain, Growth Mindset, Inner Development Goals, Learning & development, Tips
By Charlotte Lucas Forgive me for saying what most people may not want to hear at this time of year but I really feel that New Year’s resolutions are a load of b….. They are shame-based promises that we make to ourselves which set us up for failure. Most of the time...
