Assertive Communication: How to Stop Over-Explaining and Start Speaking with Confidence

by Barbara Clifford | Dec 10, 2025 | Communication, Leadership, Personal Development, Resilience, Well-being, Workplace Conflict, Workplace Effectiveness

Assertive Communication: How to Stop Over-Explaining and Start Speaking with Confidence  Over 71% of professionals say meetings are unproductive, often because people talk too much without getting to the point. In today’s workplace, mastering assertive communication...

Transforming Anxiety into a Superpower at Work

by Barbara Clifford | Nov 18, 2025 | Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Resilience, Stress Management, Workplace Wellbeing

Transforming Anxiety into a Superpower at Work  You know that moment when an email from your boss arrives, and your stomach tightens, your palms get clammy, and your mind races through a dozen worst-case scenarios? That sudden spike of stress, that surge of anxiety,...

Assertive communication for challenging and awkward conversations

by Dame | Sep 23, 2025

In today’s fast-paced, automated and resource-constrained environment, mastering emotional resilience is essential for sustaining high performance. This masterclass shares practical techniques to strengthen your emotional resilience, helping you be resourceful,...

Kind Words for Tough Talks

by Dame | Sep 23, 2025

As a manager, leader or professional balancing urgent demands and strategic priorities, learning how to deliver bad news effectively is vital. This free masterclass reveals proven techniques to communicate difficult messages with empathy professionalism—helping you...

The Resilience Playbook – Turn Stress into Strength with Personality Awareness

by Dame | Aug 21, 2025

In today’s fast-paced, automated and resource-constrained environment, resilience is the capability that transforms pressure into sustained performance. This masterclass will focus on practical stress reduction strategies tailored to your personality style. You...