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Wired but Tired? Ways to Switch Off for Wellness

Wired but Tired? Ways to Switch Off for Wellness

by Avril Kidd | EQ Competencies, Life Skills, Workplace Skills

You cannot sustainably pour from an empty cup in a world that never stops asking. AVRIL KIDD The past month has been a whirlwind for me with a mixed bag of travel, back-to-back client sessions, and heavy work demands. So last weekend, I took advantage of a quiet...

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Engagement in the Age of AI

Engagement in the Age of AI

by Avril Kidd | Leadership, Life Skills, Vital Signs, Workplace Skills

In this article we’re taking a closer look at a sobering finding from the State of the Global Workplace: 2026 Report.

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Finding Stability in a Chaotic World

Finding Stability in a Chaotic World

by Avril Kidd | EQ Competency, Leadership, Life Skills, Stress, Workplace Skills

We cannot stop the world from being chaotic, but we can choose where we invest our precious energy.

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Guilt of the working mom and how to navigate it

Guilt of the working mom and how to navigate it

by Avril Kidd | Habits, Life Skills, Stress, Workplace Skills

Research consistently shows that working mothers experience higher levels of guilt than working fathers, even when working comparable hours. Sociologists call this the ‘intensive mothering norm’.

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Choosing Courage, Optimism, and Your Next Chapter

Choosing Courage, Optimism, and Your Next Chapter

by Avril Kidd | Habits, Life Skills, Stress

What would your future, and even your present, look like if you truly believed you had a choice in every aspect of your life? How often are we terrified of change because there is ‘safety’ in the known, even if the known isn’t serving us anymore?


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Starting the year with presence, purpose and gratitude

Starting the year with presence, purpose and gratitude

by Avril Kidd | EQ Competencies, Life Skills, Workplace Skills

In a world that seems to accelerate with every passing year, EQ isn’t just a soft skill – it is a lifeline.

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Lessons on Navigating Grief, Stress, and Change

Lessons on Navigating Grief, Stress, and Change

by Avril Kidd | Life Skills, Stress

September was just the beginning of a few incredibly rough months, and it forced me to listen deeply to my emotional messages.

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Collaboration Secrets to Optimise Teamwork

Collaboration Secrets to Optimise Teamwork

by Avril Kidd | Leadership, Workplace Skills

Six powerful tips to help you improve collaboration, summarised from an article written by Jayne Morrison, Director of Six Seconds, MEA region:

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Your Secret Weapon in Customer Service

Your Secret Weapon in Customer Service

by Avril Kidd | Leadership, Workplace Skills

Why customer service is your most powerful tool for driving satisfaction, loyalty, and ultimately, profit.

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Seven Steps to Beat Overwhelm

Seven Steps to Beat Overwhelm

by Avril Kidd | EQ Competencies, Habits, Life Skills, Workplace Skills

Feeling overwhelmed is something that we all need support with. Know that you’re not alone. EQ can be a powerful antidote. Let’s talk about it.

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Rebuilding empathy – from performance to understanding

Rebuilding empathy – from performance to understanding

by Avril Kidd | Life Skills, Workplace Skills

To move from mere performance to genuine understanding in our conversations, we need to practice active listening and empathetic respect. This post explores some ways to achieve this.

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Building strength from loss

Building strength from loss

by Avril Kidd | Habits, Life Skills, Stress

In this post, my client, Lee Reddy, is sharing a more in-depth look into her remarkable journey. Prepare to be moved and inspired by her story of resilience, grit, and unwavering determination.

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