Josh Freedman gives us three practical tips to try and common pitfalls to avoid Communication in the workplace is a constant challenge. The pressures to perform and the chaos of constant change often create an environment which makes a “meeting of the minds” seem like an oxymoron. Fortunately, research on…

“Despite progress, one person still dies every 40 seconds from suicide”- World Health Organsiation, Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus As you say goodbye to 2019 and enter into 2020 I would like to share with you three powerful exercises that will transform all parts of your life and existence. Embrace…

A common complaint from direct reports is that their bosses do not provide sufficient coaching. There are valid reasons for this considering how expensive a leader’s time is and how time-strapped they are to meet business objectives. However, what most reports don’t realize is that there are workarounds to this…

What Marvel's Blockbuster Machine Can Teach Organizations About Innovation Harvard Business Review identified the 3 principles of innovation driving Marvel Studios' unprecedented success. Here's how we apply similar principles to our custom tool development at Six Seconds and how you can apply the principles in your organization. Here’s how we…

Do you remember the first time you went on a scary roller coaster or the time you skied down a steep incline or your first scuba-dive? Chances are these memories are etched into your mind and if you close your eyes you can recall them in fair detail. While momentous…

In 2004, my marriage was crumbling due to my own self-sabotaging feelings, thoughts and actions. In that time of painful agony, I came across the book The Art of Happiness by the Dalai Lama and Howard Cutler. Howard Cutler, a psychiatrist posed questions to the Dalai Lama on the concept…

What does it mean to feel, and why does it happen? Today, most people see emotions as “good” or “bad” — which leaves us in a constant state of internal struggle against our own feelings.  Is there another option?  And how did we come to this point? Imagine the “archetypal”…

You might think you have the killer content, but if your audience is not engaged with you during your delivery then it becomes challenging and  your audience’ disengagement might affect the  effectiveness of your training. Imagine! How would it be if you could master a few techniques that can hijack…

One of the cruelest ironies of anxiety is that it severely inhibits our “higher order” thinking processes – our ability to analyze and empathize, to think creatively, to exercise optimism. So when we’re doing things that make us nervous – like giving a presentation, having a difficult conversation, or interviewing…

  If you or a loved one is dealing with anxiety, you’re not alone. Stress is on the rise all over the world, and it impacts nearly everyone, directly or indirectly. What is this rise in stress doing to our brains and bodies? From the latest research in the fields…

  Most organizations realize that success is heavily based on having the right people with the right skills in the right positions at the right time. However, few have found ways to consistently develop and maintain succession planning processes with positive outcomes. Don’t take my word for it. There are…

Sad to report that Tony Buzan, Mind Mapper extraordinaire and Memory specialist, bon viveur and many many more accomplishments to his name has left us. He passed on and has left a tremendous legacy behind. Tony was a friend of Clo-me.com and was a charming dinner companion., with a sharp…