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The drama triangle
The drama triangle is a useful tool for understanding relationships and patterns of behaviour. It can be used to work out why you do certain things or respond to people in certain ways. It can also help you find a way of resolving conflict.
Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy every day
Do you have lots of negative thoughts that overwhelm you? If so this handout is for you. It steps you through how to use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) every day. ACT is all about developing psychological flexibility, that is, not getting bogged down in your inner thoughts and feelings. It’s a straightforward, practical approach to managing the negative thoughts which can get in your way.
Circles of concern, influence and control: a simple exercise to help you when you feel anxious and overwhelmed
This is one of my favourite tools to use with clients who have too much on their mind or a lot going on in their lives.
The cycle of self-talk
If you take things personally, automatically blame yourself when things go wrong and tend to think the worst in any situation then you will find this handout helpful. It shows you how to interrupt the automatic cycle that kicks in and stop yourself feeling bad about everything.
Decatastrophisation exercise
We all worry sometimes, it’s natural. But it’s very easy to turn something we’re a bit anxious about into a catastrophe by brooding and fretting. By working your way through this exercise you’ll get your worries back into perspective and come up with a plan for what to do if it does all go wrong.
Warrior, Settler or Nomad? How understanding your ancestral memory can lead to greater confidence, happiness and success
Do you know that you’re born with natural strengths that you may not be aware of and probably never use? Read all about one of my favourite techniques for helping you to understand and tap into your inherited talents. You also get to understand and manage your quirks and weaknesses. And it’s great fun too.
Making public speaking easier
Research has shown that people are more afraid of public speaking than death. Here are 10 practical tips to help you get through any presentation.
Using emotional intelligence to help you be a better leader and manager
IQ will get you some way in life and technical ability, being good at your job, will get you promoted. But it is EQ, or emotional intelligence that makes people great leaders and managers. In this handout I share the 10 emotional intelligence based leadership competences that will help you get the most from your team, colleagues and even your boss.
Videos
Using Warrior, Settler, Nomad (20 mins)
In this short video I help a group of small business owners solve a real-life problem using WSN. This is one of my favourite techniques for resolving the inner conflict that so often holds us back. It’s also great for generating insights and practical solutions.
Getting Instant Confidence (7 mins)
Do you ever need a quick confidence booster? Check out this very short video on my 3 favourite and easy ways to give yourself instant confidence.