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Thriving in the Chaos

Posted on April 21, 2026 by Catherine Osborne

Successful companies and their leaders don’t stand around waiting for direction in moments of potential crisis. With a highly developed sense of purpose, they take the initiative and problem solve with collective intelligence and effectiveness in a systems based approach…

Tagged with: behaviour, chaos, emotional intelligence, initiative, lower brain, positive presence, problem solve, self-assess, thinking, Upper Brain
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Achieving Performance Excellence

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Catherine Osborne

Research and personal experiences are telling us that the phenomenon of ‘re-wiring’ through the neuro-plasticity of your brain is easier than it may sound. In fact anyone with a keen self-awareness and some really good coaching can, through their conscious…

Tagged with: behaviour, brain, brain-power, change, coaching, complexity, efficiency, energized, energy, mindset, neuro-plasticity, positive emotional energy, positive presence, productivity, self-awareness, thought habits
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Why Workplace Behaviour Is a Big Deal

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Catherine Osborne

No workplace is without a ’Negative Nellie’. You all either work with, or have worked with, that guy (or girl) that’s always complaining or trying to sabotage a good days work – or just plain toxic both in speech and/or…

Tagged with: behaviour, brain, cognitive functioning, collaborative, negativity, negativity bias, neuro-imaging technology, neuroplasticity, neuroscience, positive presence, positive thought habits, toxic
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Re-wiring for Wellness

Posted on February 24, 2026 by Catherine Osborne

In today’s work environment where people bring their mind and their expertise together for a common goal, and where virtual meetings and social distancing are the new normal, it is particularly critical that we take the time to figure out…

Tagged with: behaviour, brain, connection, energize mindset, neuroplasticity, neurosciences, positive mindset, positive presence, purpose, re-wiring, thought habits, Trust, wellness
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The Hierarchy of Behaviour

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Catherine Osborne

In 1943 Abraham Maslow developed what many of us know as “Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.” His theory is that human psychology revolves around a five-tier model of human needs, often depicted as hierarchical levels within a pyramid. As you may…

Tagged with: behaviour, brain, performance, positive presence, safety, Trust
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Effective Communication is Paramount!

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Catherine Osborne

We have all been taught that the key to communication is listening. This is true, but you first must care before you can listen to understand effectively. Effective communication, as a highly influential trust behaviour, requires caring first, and seeking…

Tagged with: behaviour, communication, compassion, Effective Communication, emotional connection, listening, performance, positive presence, productivity, Trust, workplace engagement
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The Intrinsic Nature of Leadership

Posted on December 2, 2025 by Catherine Osborne

There are basically four fundamental aspects of behaviour style: (1) executing (driver), (2) influencing (persuader), (3) strategic thinking (analyzer), and (4) relationship building, (stabilizer). With a fundamental understanding of these four aspects of behaviour patterns and how they affect connection,…

Tagged with: behaviour, change, Character, collaboration, commitment, competence, connection, emotional energy, engagement, leadership, positive presence
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What’s Your Leadership Style

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Catherine Osborne

There are essentially four behaviour preferences or styles: (1) executing (driver), (2) influencing (persuader), (3) strategic thinking (analyzer), and (4) relationship building, (stabilizer). Having awareness of your dominant behaviour pattern or style as well as others’ behaviour styles is essential…

Tagged with: behaviour, behaviour preferences, collaboration, connection, emotional energy, leadership, neuroscience, performance, positive presence, relationships, workplace behaviour
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Domains of Leadership Strength

Posted on November 18, 2025 by Catherine Osborne

John Maynard Keyes wrote, “The hardest thing is not to get people to accept new ideas; it is to get them to forget the old ones.” Change, increased complexity, and chaos are constants in our knowledge and technology driven world.…

Tagged with: behaviour, behaviour domains, behaviour preferences, behaviour strengths, chaos, complexity, leadership, neuroscience, neuroscientists, peak performance, positive presence, thinking pattern
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The Role of Performance Coach

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Catherine Osborne

As a leader one of your most important roles is Performance Coach. And by far, behaviour change is THE most challenging aspect of performance coaching for team members. To adequately acknowledge the need to change your behaviour, you must be…

Tagged with: attitude, behaviour, change, culture, external behaviour, internal drivers, Performance Coach, positive presence, thought patterns, unconscious assumptions
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