How to build psychological resilience during the pandemic – ABC Interview

As the impact and effects of the pandemic (COVID-19) deepen in NSW, Peter Riley on ABC Radio interviewed Alan Hudson to seek advice and tips to help us build our psychological resilience, how to cope with enforced lockdown isolation and maintain our emotional wellbeing. In the 8 Minute Interview you’ll learn: How to increase your … Read more

Understanding microexpressions: the definitive guide

How to understand microexpressions

Understanding microexpressions is harder than people think. In fact, you might be surprised where some of the confusion lies, according to the results of our fun quiz on reading emotions. Our Reading Emotions survey results show that most people have trouble understanding microexpressions, a more common problem than you may think. While our quiz isn’t … Read more

Leadership skills coaching gave Suzanne* peace of mind

Leadership skills is a valuable investment

 

Some would argue leaders are born, not made. I disagree. I have coached many individuals in leadership skills and they have gone on to be effective leaders as a result.

One question many executives face over their careers is: should I stay or should I go?

As an example of effective leadership coaching, Suzanne* is an in-house lawyer heading up the legal department of a Commonwealth government agency. She was looking for ways to optimize her leadership skills. However, she had reservations about her career direction and needed a trusted advisor as a sounding board.

* To preserve client confidentiality I have changed her name

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How to make career change a New Year’s resolution

Make a career change in 2018

As we finish off one year and prepare to start the next, it’s a good time to make career change a new year’s resolution.

As a psychologist and career transition coach, I’ve been helping leaders and their teams improve their emotional skills and work on transitions for those who are looking for a change, need to exit a declining industry or identify whether their workplace is right for them.

Here are six ideas to making a successful career transition in 2018

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