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Personal Development

In this collection of expert guides and coaching programs, we'll dive into everything personal development, including; books, personal development goals, personal development plan and more.


Observation skills: How to improve them (starring a clown, a gorilla and some scientists)
Personal Development

Observation skills: How to improve them (starring a clown, a gorilla and some scientists)

Normally we begin these guides with a series of statistics related to the topic, but when discussing observation skills, statistics don’t even do it justice. Instead, something common from the mouths of parents and caregivers might work: “You were given two ears and one mouth for a reason.” The implication is that you should listen roughly twice as much as you speak, although we know from general life observation that’s not true of most people. 

Ted Bauer
Assertiveness Training: What it is, plus 7 tips to get you started
Personal Development

Assertiveness Training: What it is, plus 7 tips to get you started

You said "yes" to yet another responsibility at work that you don't have time for. You let your friend borrow money, even though she never pays you back. You didn't tell the waiter that they got your order wrong, so you ended up with a meal you didn't even like. If things like this keep happening to you, you might wonder if you'd benefit from assertiveness training.

Amy Rigby
The difference between hard and soft skills (you need both)
Personal Development

The difference between hard and soft skills (you need both)

In an evolving professional landscape, the distinction between hard and soft skills is increasingly important.

Aleney de Winter
The 5 characteristics of emotional intelligence in leadership
Personal Development

The 5 characteristics of emotional intelligence in leadership

Have you ever known someone who was highly intelligent, yet struggled socially and seemed to get in their own way when it came to their career progression?

Tiffany Franklin
Talent vs skill — which is more important?
Personal Development

Talent vs skill — which is more important?

Many people use the terms talent vs skills interchangeably. For example, you could hear someone say “she’s a really talented marketer” or "he’s a highly skilled accountant”. But there’s a massive difference between talent and skill.

Bev Campling
How to improve emotional intelligence in 20 minutes a week
Personal Development

How to improve emotional intelligence in 20 minutes a week

Ever notice how some people seem to have an uncanny ability to read the room? They are masters at making others feel comfortable and utilize their understanding of people to guide their interactions in professional and personal settings.

Tiffany Franklin
5 ideal team player skills you need to thrive at work
Personal Development

5 ideal team player skills you need to thrive at work

It’s no surprise that team player skills are vital to building a company culture that is productive and positive. In fact, more than 80% of employers say the ability to work in a team is a key attribute when searching for candidates in the hiring process.

Kat Boogaard
How to make a difference: 5 powerful action steps
Personal Development

How to make a difference: 5 powerful action steps

When you ask most people if they want to make a difference in the world, the answer is almost always, “yes.” How to do that, however, isn’t quite as obvious—and many people can become discouraged if they feel like they haven’t fulfilled their purpose or made an impact. The world is a big place and it can be hard to know where to start. 

Kat Boogaard
How to trust yourself and make confident decisions
Personal Development

How to trust yourself and make confident decisions

“The problem with the world is that the intelligent people are full of doubts, while the stupid ones are full of confidence.”Writer Charles Bukowski believed that if you constantly doubt yourself, chances are that you’re more intelligent than your more outwardly self-assured colleagues. For the more insecure amongst us, you could take that as a compliment.

Michael Metcalf
Adapting to change: How to master it, personally and professionally
Personal Development

Adapting to change: How to master it, personally and professionally

The importance of adapting to changePersonally and professionally, change is one of the most flummoxing -- and also one of the best -- things we encounter in our lives. It can be terrifying in the moment (think of a new job, the end of a relationship, or a friend/pet passing away), but also spur you on to new heights. 

Ted Bauer
What are the 3 types of goals?
Personal Development

What are the 3 types of goals?

From New Year’s resolutions to sales commissions to performance bonuses, goals are intertwined in so many parts of society. Setting goals is easy; it’s achieving them that’s challenging.

Amy Rigby
7 Secrets to mastering intrapersonal intelligence in 2024
Personal Development

7 Secrets to mastering intrapersonal intelligence in 2024

How well do you know yourself? Your self-awareness reflects your intrapersonal intelligence—a crucial aspect of emotional intelligence. This skill shapes your self-perception and inner dialogue, driving personal growth and resilience. Discover how to understand and develop this vital ability.

Bev Campling
What is intrapersonal communication? (Hint: It’s your key to a thriving career)
Personal Development

What is intrapersonal communication? (Hint: It’s your key to a thriving career)

Looking at this title, you might be asking yourself “does analysis of intrapersonal communication belong in the workplace? Should my employer be trying to figure out what I’m thinking?”

Bev Campling

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