The Power of Silence: What is really behind the quiet?
Friday, 25 October 2024
One of the most frequent comments on my school reports was, “Charlotte talks too much.” It wasn’t wrong! With my CliftonStrengths Communication theme high, I’ve always had plenty to say, and with Activator fueling me, sometimes I talk a little too fast. Add in my Positivity and the excitement often flows out of me like
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Beyond the Top 5
Friday, 04 October 2024
It’s been quite a week. One of those weeks that leaves you reflecting on how complex we are as people, and how we are so much more than just a single strength or talent. This week, my husband and I found ourselves in court—and we won. You’d think we’d be celebrating, right? But there’s no
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How to Speak Up When Your Boss Says You’re Too Quiet
Tuesday, 18 June 2024
Next in this instalment of ‘TOO’ is the one for my deep-thinking friends. When your Boss tells you that you should speak up more, that you are too quiet. In the workplace, it’s easy to feel pressured to conform to louder, more assertive communication styles. However, if you’ve been told you’re too quiet, it’s crucial
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Power of Harmony in the Workplace
Monday, 05 February 2024
When my two boys were young, one of their favourite TV programs on Cartoon Network was Ben 10. It was about a boy, Ben Tennyson, who discovers the Omnitrix — a high-tech, extraterrestrial watch-looking device. This ‘watch’ contained the DNA of various alien species which allowed Ben to transform into them at will. One of
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