by Jean | Mar 20, 2025 | Career coaching, Emotional intelligence, Mindset at Work
Tips to be Happy and Successful at Work This episode is adapted from Episode 68 of Making Sense of Work Podcast by Jean Balfour. Work has always fascinated me. I’ve been reflecting on what I’ve learned about work and what makes it exciting. And it’s not just from my...
by Jean | Mar 3, 2025 | Emotional intelligence, Empathy, Leadership
Tips to Be More Present in Conversations “Presence is the capacity to have your attention simultaneously on yourself and another (or others). Deep presence requires feeling all of your own sensations whilst also actively tuning into people around you.” –...
by Jean | Feb 24, 2025 | Becoming a Coach FAQ, Emotional intelligence, Empathy, Leadership
The Key to Building Trust at Work “Trust is not built in big, sweeping moments. It’s built in tiny moments every day.” – Brené Brown. Trust is the foundation of all meaningful relationships, both in the workplace and beyond. It allows teams to succeed...
by Jean | Jan 12, 2025 | Becoming a Coach FAQ, Coaching culture, Coaching Skills, Emotional intelligence, Empathy, Leadership, Social connection
Easy Ways to Improve Active Listening in Coaching I believe that one of the greatest gifts we give others is our presence. Being in the present and in the moment with someone can be the most profound thing we do on any working day. What is the Importance of Active...
by Jean | Oct 17, 2024 | Emotional intelligence, Empathy
Supporting Employees through Personal Crises: A Leadership Guide Have you ever encountered a co-worker going through a personal crisis and felt unsure of how to help? Or perhaps you’ve experienced a crisis yourself and understand what it’s like. In every...
by Jean | Oct 10, 2024 | Coaching Skills, Emotional intelligence, Empathy, Leadership, Mindset at Work, Relationships at Work
Solutions to Improve Mental Health at Work Since the onset of the pandemic, mental health in the workplace has become a critical topic of discussion. The modern workplace’s challenges, rampant layoffs, blurred work-life boundaries, and high expectations have only...
