… and why it really works. — You’ve might have heard before the phrase ‘name it to tame it’ when talking about getting your emotions under control. Another name for it is ‘labelling’ the emotion and it is a proven technique to help us calm down when we are stressed and our Elephant has thrown down the…

Yes, there are quite a few benefits… — This year, I was introduced to the practice of Journaling by a fellow friend and trainer. I had heard a lot about journaling before, I used to do it as a teenager, but it’s been years since I put a pen on paper and let my thoughts flow… That is……

A different and fun way of looking at these characters — Here comes the time for a new post on Process Communication Model (PCM) and my old-time-favourite Harry Potter :). But, let’s start with the beginning: Introduction — What is Process Communication Model (PCM)? PCM is an internationally acclaimed, highly reliable, behaviourally based communication model used to individually tailor connection and motivation and build trust and rapport. PCM profiles…

Seven habits to implement for a healthier life — One of the outcomes of the ‘Neuroscience Academy’ I graduated this year, was to have a clearer image of the things I need to do to keep my brain healthy long term. …

And find out how they work to make you happy. Have you ever wondered what makes you happy? What sparks those feel-good moments? And then what drives you to get more of those? This article will introduce to you some basic neuroscience elements that will explain at least part of…

The neuroscience behind it and its impact on our cognitive performance. — During my NeuroMindfulness Coach Certification Programme, I have learnt about the concept of the “Stress Curve” and how there is a good side, and a “dark side” of stress. Under its academic name, “the Yerkes-Dodson law”, it describes how cognitive performance evolves with stress levels. …

And it can help in avoiding conflicts and building better relationships — This article was born from a LinkedIn Post I’ve written recently and which got a lot of attention. In it, I was mentioning one of the techniques I found very useful in communication, especially when our message is difficult to give (e.g. …

And now it just feels… right — The Capitalist Dream I grew up in communist Romania until I was nine years old. Getting out of communism and embracing capitalism and democracy came with several common dreams for my generation. One of the big ones was to reach the senior levels of management in corporations. And this is what I set…

There are some “best-fit career choices”, but it’s not that simple… — I am frequently asked this question during my Process Communication Model (PCM) sessions and PCM Profile Debriefs. Are there some “best career choices” for the different personality types? Well, yes, there are… but it’s not that simple 😊. This is why this article will come with a big disclaimer. If…