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Emotional Intelligence

Your reputation for confidence

by Paul on 7 July 2010 · 0 comments

Remember, invisible miracles don’t impress anybody.
Others think of you in terms of what they know or
notice about you.

Any strong emotion makes us stupid

by Paul on 21 April 2010 · 0 comments

There is nothing wrong with strong emotions.
They are the juice of life. They are the contrast
that makes life worth living.

Thoughts on stress

by Paul on 3 February 2010 · 0 comments

Have you noticed that sometimes an event will result in you feeling stressed, and at other times it won’t? What is the difference?

How balanced is your life?

by Paul on 27 January 2010 · 1 comment

We talk about Work-life balance as though the two were separate. It is almost as though we are saying that when we are working, we are not living.

What can undermine confidence

by Paul on 20 January 2010 · 0 comments

Confidence is something many of us wish 
we had a bit more of, especially in 
circumstances where we feel powerless.



Why criticism hurts

by Paul on 13 January 2010 · 1 comment

We all know about criticism and the damage it can 
do to us – to our confidence and self esteem. 
But what is criticism and how is it different to 
feedback?

Six steps to life balance

by Paul on 23 September 2009 · 0 comments

Alchemy for Managers Weekly Tip – guest post from Paul Matthews. We are all increasingly aware of the need to gain balance in our lives, especially a balance between work and other aspects of our lives. This is especially important as the demands at work increase and we get drawn into spending more and more [...]

Being Emotionally Intelligent

by Paul on 12 August 2009 · 0 comments

Alchemy for Managers Weekly Tip You’ve probably come across the concept of Emotional Intelligence (EI). EI is the ability to recognise and manage emotions in yourself and in others. It’s now well established that your level of EI is a major contributor to how well you will be able to perform as a manager. Here’s [...]