This week we are honouring #mentalhealthawarenessweek here in New Zealand. The theme is #reconnect, encouraging people to reconnect with the people and places that lift them up.

As is the life of a mindset coach, I always come back to the same question – how do we do this in the mind? How do we truly reconnect with people who have become distant?

Self-awareness takes time, practice and guidance. But you can begin the path to self-awareness right now, at home, with present-moment-awareness. I believe every human has the potential for greatness. It requires a process of redefining our beliefs and unearthing our potential with a trusted sounding bo”

Self-awareness takes time, practice and guidance. But you can begin the path to self-awareness right now, at home, with present-moment-awareness. I believe every human has the potential for greatness. It requires a process of redefining our beliefs and unearthing our potential with a trusted sounding board. It requires self-awareness.

Emotional intelligence is often a phrase people have heard of but don't know to define. Emotional intelligence (otherwise known as EI or emotional quotient / EQ) is essentially the ability to perceive, use, express and manage emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate with clarity, empathise with others and overcome stress and conflict.

It’s the silly season. Here are our top tips for practising mindfulness this Christmas.

In today’s changing environment, it's important to understand what future leadership needs. We think the answer is awakened leadership and here's why.

As a leader, do you know what the most effective leadership strategy is? Push leadership or pull leadership? The key is to recognise the potential within their team and then pull accordingly. Find out how you can do this.

According to Bill Gates, "As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others". We're exploring one aspect of great leadership that no one talks about.

How does a coach effectively help clients reach their goals? Qualities such as patience, persistence, accountability and integrity come to mind. But there is something deeper than that. Something intangible. It is mind power.