Introducing Priming. Priming is the implicit memory effect in which exposure to a stimulus influences the subsequent response. Adam Alter, studies the effects of subtle cues in the environment on human judgment, decision-making, and behaviour, and published the bestselling Drunk Tank Pink. People have the sense that there’s one true version of who they are—that their behaviours reflect a consistent combination of traits, from kindness…
Jane arrived at our coaching session quite frustrated. She had been in a new role for some time now and also had a new team many of which she had employed. Her frustration related to her view that the team was unable to provide her with deliverables in a way that she desired them. When Jane completed her emotional download about the situation I asked…
This week I received a gift from someone whom I had assisted. The gift was unexpected and most appreciated. It made me reflect on how I am probably not the best at receiving gifts yet become super excited at giving gifts to others. What is your experience? Positive psychology backed by neuroscience tells us that giving can often make you happier. It is no secret…
Imagine if people were less likely to believe factual information if it happened to be communicated by somebody with an accent different from theirs or if the same resume was perceived to be more valid if the name sounded more mainstream than ethnic. What if ideas were listened to less if they came from a woman instead of a man or somebody from an older…
I was recently engaged to design a team workshop. My client used the “team building” phrase which I must admit rings alarm bells for me as I too have been exposed to “team building” which seemed like a great idea at the time however resulted in little or no followup or change. There is nothing more de-motivating to a team than asking for their input…
Your brain is key to your existence. It is your brain that decides to get out of bed in the morning to exercise or causes you to hit that snooze button and forget the workout or work altogether! Your brain is the command and control centre of your body. Interestingly though in the western world there is often more care given to our faces and…