I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by Ben Ari from Authority Magazine. He asked me some thought-provoking questions. This blog is an edited version of the
What is emotional intelligence, and why does it matter?
Accepting finitude
Felicity Dwyer
In his book Four Thousand Weeks, Oliver Burkeman offers us a philosophical, yet practical way of thinking about time. I found the book a fascinating read. The overarching
How to communicate in a way that gets you heard: assertive communication
Felicity Dwyer
Do you sometimes feel that your communication could have more impact? That your views and preferences aren’t taken as seriously as they could be? Through years of facilitating
Generosity: a theme for 2022
Felicity Dwyer
A theme for the year? At the start of the new year, I sometimes like to choose a word or theme for the year. Is this something that
Lessons from 18 years of self-employment
Felicity Dwyer
In October 2021, I celebrate 18 years of self-employment. Making the decision to go freelance has allowed me to create your own career. It’s not always as easy
Minimise misunderstandings in conversations
Felicity Dwyer
Disentangling misunderstandings in conversations.Have you ever wondered why a conversation didn't go as well as you'd hoped? Perhaps you feel you were misunderstood? Or the discussion seemed to go
An orchard or a well oiled machine? Using metaphor in business
Felicity Dwyer
When your business is exactly as you’d like it to be, it will be like what? This question opens the door to using simile and metaphor as a
The Four Elements Metaphor in Action
Felicity Dwyer
The concept of the four elements (earth; air; fire; water) is an ancient one. It is widely used as a metaphor to describe aspects of the human condition.