I’m OK, You’re an Introvert
True story. A colleague told me recently about how they conducted psychological profiles for people in a workplace team. When one of the participants found out that she was classified as as an introvert, she broke down in tears. An introvert? The shame of it all! Pass the paper hankies… It was interesting to listen to some celebrities whose personality traits were analyzed for a...
Read MoreSensei BBC Interview on Double Jobbing
Unless you’ve been on another planet, you know that ‘double jobbing’ – the practice of politicians holding on to two jobs at once – is big news in the UK and Northern Ireland. We’ve been told that double jobbing is ‘on borrowed time’ as far as NI is concerned. This is after threats of pay cuts and forced resignations for those who don’t...
Read MoreMarketing Your Business with Social Media
Just a quick announcement of two similar events coming up in Carrickfergus and Magherafelt in December, entitled Marketing Your Business with Social Media. Both are free, and open to businesses in the relevant council areas. This session is for anyone who wants to gain a quick-fire overview of what social media is. It is most suitable for absolute beginners, and only a basic working...
Read MoreBBC Interview With Martin Seligman
Click here to listen to a brilliant interview with Professor Martin Seligman, modern founder of Positive Psychology an author of Authentic Happiness. In a special edition, Claudia Hammond talks to the father of Positive Psychology, Professor Martin Seligman, about why optimism is not only good for your health, but could also help you live longer. Claudia visits a school that has introduced...
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