Kerrie Nobes

I find that there is scepticism when many people hear the term emotional intelligence or social intelligence. I beg to differ as I have personally found studying the science behind EQ and self-awareness invaluable throughout my career. I often see highly competent technical skills being lauded and emotional intelligence being mocked. Here’s the thing from my point of view, you can invent the most fabulous device on the planet and still not succeed. A successful team and company need to be...

Resilience is a highly regarded characteristic for leaders. In the ever-changing work environments we are currently working in, being able to adjust viewpoints, tactics and strategy are really important. At the helm of these skills is resilience, the ability to face adversity and continue showing up with best intent. Much of resilience is about self-care, taking time to check in with our emotions, workload and time to reflect on what matters. I don’t believe we can talk about resilience...

Communication is the most underrated of skills and the one that makes the biggest difference in outcomes. Creating open dialogue to share ideas, gain understanding and shared goals is essential for successful businesses and organisations alike. Understanding our way of communicating and the impact we have is the largest obstacle or biggest boost to our success depending on the skill we bring to conversations. This takes in both verbal and non-verbal communication. The Mehrabian Model...