How to talk so people to listen
We can all communicate. The challenge? Really making yourself heard. Communication coach and bestselling author Paul McGee explains why this is such a crucial skill. Imagine the scene. You’re desperate to win a new job and you make it to the final stage of the selection process. An interview at head office which includes you […]
Telling Beauty’s story by Rita Edah
For abuse survivor Rita Edah, writing her first novel helped her recover her life and move forward Beauty’s Story is bigger than me. That is why I am able to tell it. Even now, I recall the tears rolling down my cheeks as I typed the very first lines for the very first time: […]
Stand out guy by Rob Yeung
Ever felt invisible in an important situation, such as a job interview, at a party or important meeting? Psychologist and author Dr Rob Yeung believes we all have the power to generate the attention we need and deserve Your new book, How to stand out, offers practical advice on commanding the attention of […]
Teen Spirit by The Self-Esteem Team, Grace Barrett
How do I know if I’m healthy? What’s it like to take drugs? Is everyone having sex? Being a teen can be a bewildering journey of self-discovery, but the Self-Esteem Team helps young adults tackle the tough stuff. Daska Davis chats with member Grace Barrett about the team’s new Zoella-endorsed book Navigating the teen […]
Shark tale by Jim Aitkins
Jim Aitkins believes the way we act when we are afraid can make a big difference to the outcome The fear of being attacked by a shark is, by many people, exceeded only by the fear of speaking in front of an audience. This is odd because I have yet to hear of an audience attacking a motivational […]
Katie Piper talks self-identity by The Best You
Katie Piper overcame a life-changing experience and has inspired others to do the same through her television shows, books and the Katie Piper Foundation – now she is helping a new generation to embrace who they are For many women, being comfortable with your identity is something that typically emerges in your 30s or 40s. It comes […]
15 tips to deal with criticism by Lori Deschene
At the end of the day, when Lori Deschene feels completely exhausted, it often has nothing to do with all the things she has done. It’s not a consequence of juggling multiple responsibilities and projects. When she’s exhausted, you can be sure she’s bent over backward trying to win everyone’s approval. I’ve obsessed […]
Feminising wealth management by Victoria Wilk
When it comes to male and female wealth, the scales are – to say the least – tipped towards the masculine. Certified wealth strategist Victoria Wilk looks at some of the causes of and solutions for this. If the same investment products and sophisticated tax and estate planning strategies that are available to […]
How to take charge of your Life by Fred Tracy
One of the main reasons I created this site was to keep myself in check. To have some ideal “me” to constantly aspire to. And it has certainly done that. I’ve noticed a shift in my thinking. It’s like I now have something to aspire to and achieve that wasn’t there before. From that […]
3 Steps To Supreme Confidence by Benjamin Bonnettiti
Do you regularly wonder how some people are overly confident? The type that walks head held high, smiling and charismatically different? Ever wondered what’s different about them, wishing you were similar? Benjamin Bonetti gives you three tips that will change your life. Who are you? Knowing who you are is the key to […]
Dealing with Christmas stress by Thomas Gagliano
Thomas Gagliano talks about the holidays and the unneeded stress we put upon ourselves when we go back to our family of origin. We play roles in our adult life that were created by the messages we received in childhood. What inner voice is commanding us to play these roles and why do we […]
How To Take Charge Of Your Life by Fred Tracy
One of the main reasons I created this site was to keep myself in check. To have some ideal “me” to constantly aspire to. And it has certainly done that. I’ve noticed a shift in my thinking. It’s like I now have something to aspire to and achieve that wasn’t there before. From […]
More Confidence in Spain – and everywhere else, too! – by Bernardo Moya
Bernardo Moya, the CEO of The Best You, writes about his new venture – bringing his Personal Development ethos to the Spanish-speaking world. Athough I grew up in a bi-lingual household, spending part of my childhood in the UK and part of it in Spain, my first experiences in Personal Development came via an […]
Personal freedom and good feelings by Dr Richard Bandler
In this extract from Richard Bandler’s bestselling book “Get The Life You Want”, Richard talks about the way that you can use good feelings to change the way you respond to the world. One of my main focuses in the work that I’ve done has been discovering ways to help people achieve what […]
5 Ways To ‘Fake’ Confidence – by Michele Paradise
Michele Paradise, trainer at our Powerful Presentation Skills weekend, gives you 5 tips on how to be confident. 1: Be Someone Different If you feel uncomfortable in your own skin, why not slip into someone else’s before you go out? Start by choosing an iconic person in your life – someone who has qualirites […]