We all know that jobs have a significant impact on our lives. For most of us, Mondays to Fridays are spent working and although this earns us money, it can also affect our physical and mental health, social lives and overall well-being. There is, interestingly,...
Boost Your Professional Impact: Tips to Improve Your Non-Verbal Communication in the Workplace
Albert Mehrabian's research found that words contribute only 7% to the impact of communication in certain situations, while tone of voice (38%) and nonverbal cues (55%) play a larger role. Many cite this statistic, however, his research focused on feelings and...
Overcoming Obstacles to Professional Development: strategies for addressing time constraints, budget limitations, and other barriers
Professional development is essential for individuals seeking to advance in their careers, gain new skills, and remain competitive in their field. However, there are often obstacles that make it difficult to pursue professional development opportunities, such as time...
Neurodiversity, Cognitive Diversity and where the HBDI® fits
We are often asked how the HBDI and Whole Brain® Thinking relate to individuals who are neurodivergent. To answer this question, we need to distinguish the difference between neurodiversity, neurodivergence, neuro-types and cognitive diversity. What is Neurodiversity?...
Boosting employee engagement: Strategies for a more productive and motivated workforce
Employee engagement is a critical factor in organisational success. It refers to the level of emotional commitment that employees have to their work and their organisation. Engaged employees are more productive, motivated, and likely to stay with their employer for a...
What is cognitive diversity?
It is not uncommon for people to clash with their colleagues at work. This can often be due to conflicting opinions, different levels of experience or knowledge, miscommunications, and a range of other issues. It’s important to remember that everyone has different...
What does teamwork mean to you?
Soft skills are essential for success in the workplace. They can help you increase productivity, foster better working relationships and build trust between yourself and your co-workers. Having strong soft skills can also boost your confidence and make it easier to...
How to deal with workplace conflict
It's no secret that work, in some form or another, plays a huge role in our lives. Many of us spend 8 or more hours a day at the office. With so much of our time taken up by these duties, it is important that you get along with the colleagues around you. Working...
Career planning: Is it worth it?
Career planning is the process of choosing or changing a career. It can be an ongoing process that you revisit throughout your life, or it can be a one-time event, such as when you are choosing a tertiary education path. There are many factors to consider when...












