In times of crisis, people look to leaders for guidance, support and reassurance. One of the most powerful ways to influence others and their behaviour is to lead by...
The Power of Perseverance
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
26/07/2020
Does it feel like the light at the end of the Covid-19 tunnel has been switched off? Constant stream of alarming news, yet another outbreak, tighter restrictions looming…...
Find Your Inner SISU During Lockdown
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
14/07/2020
Now more than ever, it’s crucial that you take time to actively manage your wellbeing. Every day we are bombarded with negative news, and this can lead to a wide range of...
The Secret Weapon of Great Managers
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
26/06/2020
Being a leader and managing people is not easy. It can be a delicate balancing act. In my role as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counsellor, I often observe managers...
Don’t Ignore Your Mental Fitness!
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
17/06/2020
All of us have times when we feel stressed or anxious and find it hard to cope with life’s ups and downs. But when we are mentally fit, we are better able to cope with...
Do You Keep Your Emotions in a Box?
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
03/06/2020
I have worked in prisons… and heard lots of stories. Stories about relationships, regret, survival, abuse, violence, drugs and death. But there is one story I will never for...
Power Up Your Intuitive Intelligence
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
19/05/2020
When you make a decision, do you carefully analyse the problem and rely on hard evidence? What if you don’t have time to engage in conscious contemplation and analysis,...
Want To Be Mentally Strong? Try Stoicism
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
08/05/2020
Have you ever wondered how some people seem to stay cool, calm and collected in almost any situation? How do they keep it all together no matter what life throws at...
Watch Out! Don’t Catch a Bad Mood
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
14/04/2020
Would you be surprised if I told you that your own mood - both good and bad – is often influenced by the mood of others? For example, when you are around positive people,...
The Power of Humour
Posted By Eila Mikkonen,
01/04/2020
There is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to coping with stressful situations, but laughter and humour are two powerful tools that can help you get through challenging...
