We lean towards being our own worst critics and our self-talk can sometimes be very negative. But how would we feel if a friend said these things to us? How can we embrace a more positive mental attitude?
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Busy Being Busy
New beginnings bring excitement and anxiety in equal measure. At ICC, we think they are essential for personal growth, development and fulfilment. We break it down here…
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New beginnings bring excitement and anxiety in equal measure. At ICC, we think they are essential for personal growth, development and fulfilment. We break it down here…
Continue readingThe Cloak of Anonymity
Our clients often ask us, “will we receive better quality feedback if the respondents remain anonymous?”. The truth is, it depends, and we look into the reasons behind this in today’s article.
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In development sessions, icebreakers tend to have a polarising effect on participants. You either love them or hate them! Today we consider the benefits of icebreakers as well as their potential pitfalls…
Continue readingSelf-Belief and Silencing the Crowd
Self-belief isn’t simply about having confidence in our abilities, it’s a fundamental mindset that shapes our actions and decisions. How can we improve our own self-belief?
Continue readingThe Power of Purpose
Having a clear sense of purpose supports us to overcome challenges, achieve our goals and lead fulfilling lives. What aspects of our lives are influenced by purpose?
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Today we reminisce about the 2008 Jim Carrey film, ‘Yes Man’ and ask whether we find ourselves saying ‘Yes!’ more often than we would like. We suggest that there’s a hidden superpower in saying ‘No’….
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Today we reminisce about the 2008 Jim Carrey film, ‘Yes Man’ and ask whether we find ourselves saying ‘Yes!’ more often than we would like. We suggest that there’s a hidden superpower in saying ‘No’….
Continue readingHow Effective is Coaching?
Gallup’s ‘State of the Global Workplace’ 2023 report has been published and has some interesting headlines. We discuss them here…
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