PsychMastery

27/12/2017

What are some of the key lessons to learn about wealth and happiness? Find out here:

Most business owners are keen to hear how to attain wealth and happiness. Perhaps we feel that if we have these sorted out then life will be so much easier. So what are some of the key lessons for us to learn about wealth and happiness? Lesson 1: Learn how to handle your emotions Why …

23/12/2017

Authentic leadership is becoming essential in the workplace these days. Find out how to become an authentic leader here:

Authentic leadership is becoming more essential within the workplace these days. Today’s millennials have a very clear idea of who is authentic and who is not. As a result they find it difficult to respect a leader who is not themselves in the work place. What is authentic leadership? An authentic...

22/12/2017

Common reasons entrepreneurs suffer from a dip in motivation. Find out why here:

Depression and anxiety is quite a common occurrence among entrepreneurs. Recently a director of an incubation initiative for entrepreneurs commented on how he observed this to be quite prevalent. Possible causes Many entrepreneurs start their business with very little appreciation of the challenges�...

21/11/2017

Find out how being a people pleaser affects your well being- http://mpul.ly/2AiiqXf

Being a people pleaser can be quite stressful! So it is important to gain a better understanding of the extent to which it impacts on your mental and emotional well-being. Motivation of a people pleaser A people pleaser has a high need to belong. As a result they will go out of their way to …

14/11/2017

Explore best practices on how to fire a service provider, here: http://mpul.ly/2z2QFRf

Some individuals in business find conflict really difficult to handle. As a result this can provide a challenge when dealing with service providers who fail to deliver good service. Case Study Josh runs his own company. For at least a year he has been unhappy with the accounting firm to whom he outs...

08/11/2017

Learn how to develop your own support network as a business owner, here: http://mpul.ly/2yLd9FL

Men have raised various factors that impact on their career success. I conducted research with corporate executives, consultants and SME owners a few years back. Here are some of the main findings on what influenced their career success. Findings Integrity: Some common factors that play a critical r...

06/11/2017

Can parenting have a negative impact on a child? Find out, here: http://mpul.ly/2z26yaF

There are parenting behaviours that have a devastating impact on some children. These days there are few excuses for not being a more conscious parent. The internet is loaded with information and there are so many books and courses on the topic too. So let us explore a few examples where parenting h...

02/11/2017

Explore key factors contributing to career success, here: http://mpul.ly/2yLeZq9

Men have raised various factors that impact on their career success. I conducted research with corporate executives, consultants and SME owners a few years back. Here are some of the main findings on what influenced their career success. Findings Integrity: Some common factors that play a critical r...

30/10/2017

Debunk creative thinking myths, here: http://mpul.ly/2iskILY

There is a definite need for creative thinking these days. Why? We live in a world where the previous rules and structures are no longer applicable. Answers that worked before are irrelevant because circumstances are changing continuously. More creativity and originality is required. There is a grea...

26/10/2017

Learn about the effects of having emotional literacy at work, here: http://mpul.ly/2yATjOM

Emotional literacy is one of the core capabilities to develop when it comes to being successful at work. Executives share quite openly that this is a skill to learn very actively as you progress up the corporate ladder. Emotional literacy is as critical to a business owner. So let us explore why thi...

25/10/2017

Do you face and in business? Find out ways to fight back, here: http://mpul.ly/2z1Avbv

Anxiety and depression often go undetected in highly successful business people. It is easy to fall into the trap of thinking that individuals in business have perfect lives. This is far from the truth. So this post shares some stories that could help you on your journey. Real life case studies Beni...

24/10/2017

Discover understandings gained by men in their careers, here: http://mpul.ly/2xljCbm

Men have useful insights during their career that are worth sharing with you. I conducted research with a group of thirty men in various industries. The insights they gained are described briefly below: Be true to yourself: One of the men said an insight he had was to be true to himself. Going again...

18/10/2017

Unearth the insights the men have during their working careers, here: http://mpul.ly/2xriZND

This post provides additional insights men have during their working careers. Findings Emotions: One manager feels he is intuitive and knows what moves to make regarding his work and career. A negative insight is that he experiences situations intensely and is emotional. He has to work actively with...

16/10/2017

Is endless drama in your life emotionally draining you? Learn how to make a change, here: http://mpul.ly/2yJgH9u

12/10/2017

Discover what you can do to differentiate your business from others, here: http://mpul.ly/2hzu34f

As an entrepreneur you are on an enormous learning curve as an individual when running your own business. Most articles focus on the externals of establishing a business. In this post however, I want to focus on aspects around your inner journey regarding your own business. Observations from working...

09/10/2017

Psychological hardiness is mindset that we develop against inner distress: http://mpul.ly/2xlCRBN

Psychological hardiness sounds like such an easy skill to develop. And yet it is something that takes a lifetime to master. The reality is that we experience periods when we feel resilient. Only to later go through periods when we may feel as if we are only surviving. What is psychological hardiness...

04/10/2017

Discover how coaching can boost your career’s success, here: http://mpul.ly/2fAlcvd

Career success of managers in financial institutions in South Africa is under the spotlight. A recent study highlighted that managers feel there are three key areas that affect their career success. These are: lack of motivation, lack of self-insight and strong interpersonal relationships. The group...

26/09/2017

Is your childhood emotional baggage still affecting you today? Find out here: http://mpul.ly/2f7zX7X

Emotional baggage from the past can catch us off-guard if we do not expect it. I have observed with clients, both men and women, how emotional baggage is triggered by events. Sadly, more often than not, our unresolved emotions are taken out on those closest to us. Little do we realise that it is not...

18/09/2017

Are women's contribution at still perceived as less than a man's ? Find out here: http://mpul.ly/2xZjA51

Women’s contribution at work is still often seen as secondary to that of men. A few years ago I interviewed a group of successful women. I wanted to gain deeper insight into the contribution they feel they make at work. The women were at executive, senior and middle management level within the compa...

14/09/2017

Is reacting immediately the only option or should one pause before taking action? Find out here: http://mpul.ly/2h1kJ8L

Waiting before taking action seems to be quite a challenge for some individuals these days. We appear to be caught up in a frenzy of quick action, instantaneous decisions, rush, rush, rush! For some or other reason we feel pressured to react immediately. Before we know it, this becomes our natural a...

07/09/2017

Does the stress of life feel overwhelming? Find out how seeing a can help, here: http://mpul.ly/2gqi8VG

As much as I would love to say it is not so, there still is a stigma to seeking help from a psychologist. Recently a new client said she needs to know whether she is mad or not. And this is in 2017! It may have been said jokingly but clearly was a concern for …

31/08/2017

Do know someone that’s struggling to find a balance between work, family & their career? Find out how to solve this issue here:
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With so much expected of us at work and at home, we don’t want to let anyone down. In addition, we sometimes feel that taking on responsibility validates our strength. This guide aims to give new insight to women regarding their well-being and the workplace. In this guide you’ll learn about: Being m...

30/08/2017

Can the absence of a spouse result in making the significant other more independent? Find out here: http://mpul.ly/2iJ2u8q

The economic realities of husbands working away from home have a distinct impact on families. These days it is quite common for largely the father of a household to work in a different geographical area. As much as it seems to be more “normal” the impact on relationships needs to be noted. Case stud...

30/08/2017

Invest in your emotional & physical well-being by utilizing these valuable insights on balancing work, family & your career.
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With so much expected of us at work and at home, we don’t want to let anyone down. In addition, we sometimes feel that taking on responsibility validates our strength. This guide aims to give new insight to women regarding their well-being and the workplace. In this guide you’ll learn about: Being m...

29/08/2017

Searching for effective ways to balance your work life as well as your career? Find out how empowered women go about balancing their lives here. http://mpul.ly/2wb5UEp

With so much expected of us at work and at home, we don’t want to let anyone down. In addition, we sometimes feel that taking on responsibility validates our strength. This guide aims to give new insight to women regarding their well-being and the workplace. In this guide you’ll learn about: Being m...

28/08/2017

As a woman, are you finding it impossible to balance work, your family and your career? Follow these steps and discover how you can find a balance between work and your emotional well-being.
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With so much expected of us at work and at home, we don’t want to let anyone down. In addition, we sometimes feel that taking on responsibility validates our strength. This guide aims to give new insight to women regarding their well-being and the workplace. In this guide you’ll learn about: Being m...

26/08/2017

Utilize these key points that could contribute to a long lasting and fulfilling marriage. Find how here:

When we plan to marry, our parents and friends often have quite a bit of marriage advice for us. The actor Bill Murray once gave very practical advice to a young couple: “If you have someone that you think is The One….take that person and travel around the world….go to places that are hard to …

24/08/2017

Get enlightened with difficulties that women face in matters that concern and their :
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A business woman can experience intense emotions on money matters that seriously affects her marriage. This happens especially when she is the main breadwinner. Case studies Lisa is an executive in a large corporation. She has always been a business woman in high powered positions. Her husband runs…

21/08/2017

Are young experiencing difficulties related to sharing their salaries with family and friends? Find out here: http://mpul.ly/2x5bIiI

Young Africans live in an ever changing world that certainly tests their cultural beliefs and upbringing. I have the privilege of having young African clients. As a result I have gained some insight into the cultural dilemmas they face. So the purpose of this post is purely to share some of the issu...