by Dawn Baird | 25 Aug 14 | confidence, emotional intelligence, featured, personal development, positive psychology, training
Since working with Aware Defeat Depression on the Mood Matters programme, I’ve been looking for another opportunity to get involved with a mental health organisation. Recently an opportunity arose for a Sessional Trainer with CAUSE. I’m delighted to...
by Dawn Baird | 18 Jul 13 | body language, confidence, entrepreneurship
I’m no Claude, but here are a few suggestions why I think Leah triumphed over Luisa. Leah Totton was cast as the quiet, even cold, one during The Apprentice 2013. It’s true that we’re not known for our effective assertiveness skills in NI. But,...
by Allen Baird PhD | 15 Oct 12 | assertiveness, coaching, confidence, Leadership
Love, love me do. You know I love…me! I love taking things to the extremes, adding a bit of spice to an otherwise bland, mediocre, middle-of -the road mindset. Yes, I know that everyone else says this, but I mean it. That’s why, for example, at BizCamp...
by Dawn Baird | 08 Aug 12 | confidence, personal development
Confidence is not something that one generally develops overnight. It’s something that’s been formed through years of experiences and interactions, based on who you are, how you feel, how others respond to you, and more. Many people suffer from confidence...
by Dawn Baird | 13 Jun 11 | assertiveness, confidence
Hannibal, a 3BC military leader, when faced with an apparently insurmountable problem – the Alps – said: I will either find a way or make one. In his mind, the answer to an obstacle in the path and the lack of means to overcome it was not to retreat,...
by Dawn Baird | 11 May 11 | business, communication, confidence, entrepreneurship, Leadership, teamwork
Following hot on the heels of The 10 Worst Business Phrases of All Time and The 8 Worst Written Business Phrases of All Time, we begin a new series on The Apprentice, focusing mainly on the contenders’ communication skills. Series 7 is under way. The first...
