I’m big on listening to people – it’s an underused skill and too many feel unheard. When it comes to business – or any scenario where groups of people work together – I’ve long said that a team that doesn’t feel heard doesn’t feel appreciated, and I stand by that. Stephen R Covey, author Of […]

I’ve been thinking about mental health and how our ideas about ‘conformity’ add to the problem. I’ve made no secret of the depression, stress and anxiety in my past – it forms part of my backstory and I use the lessons I learned to help and inspire others today. It’s my belief that some of […]

I’m not that old. (Don’t hold it against me, but I’m a millennial.) And yet, I seem to remember a time when our political atmosphere wasn’t as divisive and toxic as it is today. I remember being able to still get along with those with whom I had important political differences. Today that seems almost […]

It’s coming up to Valentine’s Day – that time of the year when we’re expected to go all squishy-gooey-romantic and woo the person of our dreams. The secret love cards, the over-priced bouquets of roses, the chocolates, the heart-shaped balloons, the cuddly toys holding ‘Be Mine’ signs… it’s an overload of sickly-sweet emotion. And I […]

Here it is – the new year. The interweb is full of saccharine advice and positive quotes, so I’m back with a bang to give you MY take on things. You could say it’s the anti-twee. You ready? Buckle up, folks – here we go! 1) LEARN TO LOVE YOUR COCK-UPS Because you’ll learn from […]

It’s the holiday of joy and happiness, but not for everyone. It’s actually one of the few traditions we have where there are nearly as many people unhappy to celebrate this day, as those who are. God sent His only son to be born on this day, in order to save our souls. Our Lord […]

For some, the holidays are overflowing with joy, magic, connection, and love. A time to really be present with loved ones and to see family or friends when you may not have had the time during the normal hustle and bustle of the year. It is a time society lets you pause. Holidays cause work […]

“Hey Taz, I see you’re speaking at that event. Can you get me on the programme next year?” “Hey Taz, I see you know that person I want to meet. Can you just introduce me?” “Hey Taz, can I just pick your brains over coffee?” The answer to all these questions, most of the time, […]

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Every day, marriages and relationships in general are faced with a broad variety of challenges and trials. Couples are constantly exposed to news about natural and man-made disasters such as domestic violence, terrorist attacks, abuse, rape, workplace accidents, crashes, military conflicts and weather-related disasters which are indirectly impacting how couples, interact and live with each […]