When we fail, it can be a lonely place to be. What we believe in will have the ultimate impact on what the outcome will be. At a time when we are going through the challenge, that's when we need one or two confidants to give us a hand up and to support us and make us believe that success is still possible. We all need this type of support mechanism sometimes in life.

Fear for us is a good friend, in exactly the same way that change is a good friend. So fear has positive and not so positive connotations. The one thing that drives us to be where we are today is fear of failure.



The best way to deal with fear and anxiety is to start by crystallizing our fear and become very clear of what is it we fear. In this way we can start at possible solutions.



One of the things that we lack is the courage to ask for help or direction, when we don't… Continue

Fear for us is a good friend, in exactly the same way that change is a good friend. So fear has positive and not so positive connotations. The one thing that drives us to be where we are today is fear of failure.



The best way to deal with fear and anxiety is to start by crystallizing our fear and become very clear of what is it we fear. In this way we can start at possible solutions.



One of the things that we lack is the courage to ask for help or direction, when we don't… Continue

In life it is essential that everyone is clear why they are doing something. History has demonstrated time and again that people that who succeeded or at least persevere are people who are clear on their reasons for doing something, particularly if their reasons inspire them.



The first thing we can do is to take a pen and a notepad and write dawn as many reasons as possible on why our goals are a must for us. We must be careful not to write the reasons we think we should have for… Continue

The key to establishing a long-term connection is consistency - doing what we said we were going to do. Its important that we must be sincere in communicating our intentions and, indeed, we must follo our word with the deed. As part of developing trust with other people it is also important that we get to know them well. It is natural that trust develops through reciprocal familiarity and experience. To expect people to trust you from the first encounter is expecting too much, but the best time… Continue

In any community or organisation every individual has his/her own purpose in life. The purpose of the team is to work together to accomplish one predetermined goal. In a team environment we must commit ourselves to give the best that we have to offer for the benefit of the team. The role of a leader in this environment is to be a custodian of the vision and to ensure that everyone is clear about what that is. As leaders we need to be mindful always, though, that each person is an individual and… Continue