by Kayleigh | Sep 19, 2025 | Emotional Assertiveness, Emotional Intelligence
Many people speak of guilt and shame as if they were emotions. We say, “I feel guilty” or “I feel ashamed” as though they were part of our emotional landscape, like sadness, joy, or anger. But in fact, guilt and shame are not emotions at all. They are cognitive...
by Kayleigh | Jun 25, 2025 | Emotional Assertiveness, Emotional Intelligence
You’ve probably heard someone say, “Oh, it was such a drama!” It’s a word that gets tossed around easily, but when we dig a little deeper, we often find a very old and familiar script running behind the scenes—one that keeps us emotionally stuck in unhelpful patterns;...
by Kayleigh | Jun 5, 2025 | Emotional Assertiveness, Emotional Intelligence
As a child, I recall my grandmother saying, “Good fences make good neighbours.” Back then I had no idea what she was talking about. When I became a therapist I finally understood, interpersonal boundaries are essential to having healthy relationships. Respect for self...
by Kayleigh | Jan 29, 2025 | Emotional Assertiveness, Emotional Intelligence, Uncategorized
Why Emotional Intelligence in HR Leadership Matters In the complexity of today’s workplace, HR leaders hold a pivotal role, influencing not only the business’s success but also the culture and wellbeing of its people. Yet, when emotional intelligence (EQ) is...
by Kayleigh | Nov 21, 2024 | Emotional Assertiveness, Emotional Intelligence
Adopting the role of Victim: The Blame Game in Relationships 🎭 Shifting blame and assuming the role of the victim might seem like a way to protect ourselves, however it often invites resentment leading to creating distance in relationships. It sends the message: ...
by Kayleigh | Oct 23, 2024 | Emotional Assertiveness, Emotional Intelligence
Emotion was our first language, babies, and caretakers, communicate and form attachments using the emotional channel. Long before the development of speech, it was tone of voice and body language that counted, this is our emotional channel of communication. Research...
