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5 Tips for Avoiding Miscommunication (and why it should come as no surprise!)

Communication, Personal Development & Growth, Relationships / 6 Comments /

Communication is something most of us take for granted. And yet, the difference between being able to communicate effectively and being prone to regular miscommunication can have a profound effect on the quality of one’s business, social and romantic relationships.

This post explores the surprisingly complex nature of the communication process and offers tips to avoid miscommunication.

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The Diminishing Art of Generous Listening

Communication, Life coaching, Personal Development & Growth, Relationships / 6 Comments /

When last did you feel really, really listened to?

Listening, that vital tool for getting to understand and relate to others, has diminished in integrity and relevance as communications become increasingly remote, sound bite-like and self-serving in nature.

Fortunately, there is one discipline where listening—and specifically, listening generously—remains a crucially important art form.

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The Incredible Uniqueness of Being

Communication, Lifestyle & Life Balance, Mind & Spirit, Relationships / 4 Comments /

It’s instinctive to associate the familiar with feelings of comfort and security, and the unfamiliar with feelings of discomfort and even trepidation.

This goes some way to explaining why many harbour an intolerance for diversity at the subconscious level.

However, deliberate conscious reflection about the intrinsic uniqueness of individuals can expose the irrationality of this intolerance and unlock the benefits of embracing a constructive approach to diversity.

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Self-Awareness and Why It’s Important

Life coaching, Mind & Spirit, Personal Development & Growth, Relationships, Self Awareness / 32 Comments /

Life coaching can and should have a profound effect on enhancing one’s level of self-awareness. One of the central principles of life coaching is the understanding that we have the power to – and must bear the responsibility for – creating our own reality, no matter the situation we are

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A Testimony to Life Coaching

Goal Setting & Getting, Life coaching, Mind & Spirit, Money, Wealth & Finances, Personal Development & Growth, Procrastination, Relationships, Self Confidence / 19 Comments /

At New Insights, we specialise in training people to become life coaches. So, we get to enjoy the privilege of receiving wonderful testimonials from many of those we train. The practical part of our training programme requires trainees to do extensive practice coaching with volunteer clients. And when those practice

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Learning Modalities

Learning Modalities (Part 1)

Communication, Life coaching, Motivation, Personal Development & Growth, Relationships / 19 Comments /

You might find it interesting to know that each of us has a unique preference for the way in which we like to receive, learn and internally represent new information and experiences. This knowledge can be particularly helpful in relationships and in careers that involve educating, helping or motivating people

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