by Audrey | Feb 7, 2019 | Empathy, Living, Physical Wellbeing
The ground-breaking research changing how we think about suicide The ground-breaking research changing how we think about suicide WARNING: This blog post contains themes that could be distressing for some readers. If you might be sensitive to or upset by subject...
by Audrey | Dec 13, 2018 | Authentic Relationships, Balance and Boundaries, Empathy, Wellbeing
It’s never easy to see someone suffer. Our humanity is our compassion for others’ plight. We are hard-wired to reduce others’ distress. Whether it’s their health, relationships, family, money or work strife, it’s always hard to be on the periphery of other peoples’...
by Karen Gillespie | Nov 22, 2018 | Authentic Relationships, Empathy, Living, Meaning, Measuring Wellbeing, Purpose and Direction, Wellbeing
One of the defining elements of ‘wellbeing’ as it is generally considered today is the focus on thriving, flourishing and living life to its fullest. It’s no longer about simply surviving and avoiding ill health for most people (in the developed world). This is good...
by Karen Gillespie | Nov 1, 2018 | Authentic Relationships, Empathy, Living, Meaning, Wellbeing
Two of the more common reasons behind requests for coaching are: “This person is very smart and technically able, but poor on people skills and general emotional intelligence.” “This person has great people skills but has difficulty with tough conversations.” In the...