7 signs you’re too self-conscious
If you think self-consciousness is a problem, think again. It is a unique human ability! …
Thank goodness my first business failed!
When I left university, I couldn’t find a job. My parents’ prophecies about anthropology being …
Fast track your course design with these 3 tricks
Ah. Trainers are creative beasts. Unfortunately, this leads to many inefficient, but fun, work habits …
What is positive deviance? by Eleanor Shakiba
This video is part of a positive psychology series. Find out more about positive psychology …
I have Dupuytren’s Disease. Here’s what it’s taught me
Ouch. Breaking my wrist wasn’t fun. Double ouch. Six months later, I found out the …
“He’s so lazy he solves problems brilliantly”
Is a team member who designs shortcuts lazy or brilliant? This question sparked hot debate …
Resilience when things go wrong by Eleanor Shakiba
When things go wrong, how do you react? Do you push back and ‘fight’ the …
12 tools for smart trainers: stagecraft and movement
Great trainers are skilled in holding a group’s attention. You know you’re doing this well …
Positive deviance: my favourite positive psychology principle
Exceptional people solve problems differently to the rest of us. Often, they don’t even realise …
Onsite training
Did you know Eleanor Shakiba can run training at your workplace? Courses are custom designed …
Beware this confidence trap
If you want to be more confident, no doubt you’ve tried thinking positive thoughts about …
My favourite saying is this
Wow. I’ve been working in the personal development field since 1994. Over the years, I’ve …
