The Virtues of Character
On 11 January 2025 The Australian published a brilliant article by Angela Shanahan: Kids need to learn virtues of character. I promised I would write a blog about the article and “Promises made are promises kept.” Angela has been the mother of 9 children so is speaking from a platform of experience. The first question she asks is why so many “negative” emotions in a child or adult are being converted into mental illnesses.. An extreme example is depression, which has gone f.....
Read MoreJulius Caesar revisited
In 1953 The film Julius Caesar directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz was released. I was 9 years old when I saw it and it was perhaps the first film I ever watched in a cinema. The film is highlighted by exceptional performances from a talented cast. Marlon Brando's portrayal of Mark Antony is particularly noteworthy, especially his delivery of the iconic "Friends, Romans, countrymen" speech, (Brando was nominated for the Best Actor Oscar. It was won by Gary Cooper for his performance i.....
Read MoreBook Review ‘Shakespeare is Hard, but So is Life’, by Fintan O’Toole
In his thought-provoking work, 'Shakespeare is Hard, but So is Life', Fintan O'Toole embarks on a journey to unravel the complexities of Shakespeare's tragedies, drawing parallels between the Bard's timeless narratives and the challenges we face in contemporary life. O'Toole's approach is refreshingly unconventional, challenging traditional interpretations and offering readers a new lens through which to view Shakespeare's masterpieces. The book's central theme revolves around dismantling.....
Read MoreEQ receives Big 4 Auditor Approval
KPMG India recently published the following article Emotional Intelligence: The key to climbing the career ladder and achieving success in the corporate world by Reena Wahi, Partner and Head, People, Performance and Culture, KPMG India. Reena argues that In today's ever-changing business world, emotional intelligence (EQ) has become a game-changer for career growth and company triumph. A recent KPMG India article sheds light on how EQ shapes leadership, smooths out workplace conflicts, an.....
Read MoreChris Golis - Author
"Put in a sales perspective, I loved your presentation! I got a lot from what you talked about and I will read your book."
Peter Morris, Executive Officer, Lomax Financial Group
Your presentation on 'Lifting your Level of Emotional Intelligence" to 10 CEOs scored an average 8.9 out of 10 for the topic and 8.5 for the presentation which is great. A couple of the attendees gave you a 10 out of 10, and the comments were:
- Great presentation. Very informative.
- Excellent presentation.
- made me think.
Christi Spring CEO Institute. - web www.ceo.com.au.