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Join us from 4pm to 5pm every first Monday of the month for our Empower Hour: Mindshift Mondays, where you'll gain the tools to cultivate a mindset that thrives no matter where you stand.

These sessions are perfect for both professional growth and personal development. Each participant will be issued with a Statement of Participation.

And the best part? It’s completely free—just an hour dedicated to your growth, no strings attached.

Join us live or click here to register for a recorded session.

Join us from 4pm to 5pm every first Monday of the month for our Empower Hour: Mindshift Mondays, where you'll gain the tools to cultivate a mindset that thrives no matter where you stand.

These sessions are perfect for both professional growth and personal development. Each participant will be issued with a Statement of Participation.

And the best part? It’s completely free — just an hour dedicated to your growth, no strings attached.

Join us live or click here to register for a recorded session.

Below are some topics included in our Personal Development Sessions:

Building Confidence and Assertiveness

Building confidence and assertiveness is essential for professional and personal growth. By using frameworks like the SWOB model, individuals can assess their strengths and areas for improvement, laying the foundation for effective action planning. Developing assertiveness involves enhancing communication skills and interpersonal skills, ensuring that you can express yourself clearly and confidently in various situations. 

Feedback exercises are also key to refining these skills, as they promote self-awareness and help reduce self-doubt. Replacing negative self-talk with positive thinking boosts self-belief and trust building, empowering you to approach challenges with confidence. Ultimately, embracing these strategies leads to stronger relationships and a more assertive, confident you.

Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence plays a crucial role in both personal and professional development, as it helps individuals navigate emotions effectively and build constructive relationships. It involves competencies such as emotional abilities that allow people to manage their emotions, understand others, and communicate more empathetically. 

Positive psychologists emphasize the impact of emotional intelligence on subjective well-being and its connection to flourishing in life. When individuals apply emotional intelligence in the workplace, it fosters thriving teams and a more supportive, productive environment, ultimately leading to greater success and fulfillment.

Leadership Development

Leadership development involves a variety of activities and exercises designed to enhance leadership skills and qualities. Key elements include "train the trainer" programs that equip leaders with effective facilitation techniques and competencies to guide others. Action plans help set clear goals, while interactive training activities and online assessments provide hands-on learning experiences. 

Active listening is a vital skill for career development, promoting better communication and feedback. Additionally, peer coaching allows leaders to support each other’s growth, refining their leadership philosophy and strengthening their ability to lead with confidence and impact.

Innovation and Creativity

Innovation and creativity are essential in driving progress within the workplace, especially in the public sector. Fostering a climate of innovation requires developing innovation skills, including techniques to generate ideas and think strategically about emerging solutions. 

By taking baby steps to innovation, individuals can evaluate potential outcomes and implement evolutionary innovation that evolves over time. A mindset of innovation encourages continuous learning and adaptability, leading to real innovations that benefit the public service. Embracing creativity and strategic thinking enables organizations to address challenges and create lasting impact.

Conflict Resolution

Conflict resolution is a crucial skill for maintaining positive relationships in both personal and professional environments. Effective conflict management involves using conflict resolution techniques that help address issues constructively. Strong interpersonal and personal skills are key in navigating conflicts, as personal values and preferences often influence how individuals approach disagreements. 

Self-awareness plays a vital role in recognizing one's own triggers and responses during the stages of conflict, allowing for more thoughtful and empathetic communication. By understanding these dynamics, individuals can resolve conflicts in a way that strengthens relationships and promotes mutual respect.

Understanding People and Improving Performance

Understanding people and improving performance involves recognizing different personality types and behaviors to enhance both individual and team productivity. Tools like the DISC model and MBTI instrument provide insights into personality types, helping to tailor communication systems that foster better cooperation. 

Feedback exercises play a key role in improving interpersonal skills and self-awareness, while also building trust and openness within a work team. By applying a performance improvement strategy that aligns with team members’ strengths, organizations can boost productivity, enhance collaboration, and create a more harmonious and effective work environment.

Productivity and Time Management

Productivity and time management are essential for achieving success in both personal and professional life. Effective strategies include goal setting, task delegation, and workload prioritisation, which help individuals stay focused and organized. Using tools like a personal organiser or paper diary can aid in managing daily tasks, while deadline management ensures timely completion of responsibilities. 

Practical exercises and case studies provide valuable insights into improving performance, and group discussions or feedback exchange offer opportunities for refining time management skills. By applying these techniques, individuals can boost productivity and effectively manage their time to meet goals and enhance performance.

Stress management

Stress management is crucial for maintaining well-being and improving productivity. By identifying personal stressors using tools like the Holmes-Rahe Stress Inventory, individuals can better understand the sources of stress in their lives. Effective stress reduction techniques, such as relaxation exercises, help to alleviate tension and promote mental clarity. 

Implementing manual planning systems and improving personal organisation can also reduce interruptions and streamline daily tasks, minimizing stress. Overall, a combination of stress management strategies and stress relief practices empowers individuals to handle challenges more effectively and maintain a balanced, healthy lifestyle.