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“Love is blind” might be the most truthful statement ever made when it comes to spotting a habitual cheater. Too often, women see their husbands as heroes and not ordinary men with cracks in their armor. A cheater’s behavior patterns tell us more by watching than by asking. According to a 2018 study by the…
It has happened to all of us: we’re dating someone, and things are going great until suddenly they disappear and ghost us. We might not hear from them for weeks, months, or even years. It’s one of the most frustrating experiences in the world. And then, out of nowhere, like zombies, they show up again,…
Over the last few years, many people have looked at their lives and decided it was time to make some adjustments for their well-being and happiness, especially regarding their professional careers. The problem is that although change is good, it can initially come with some discomfort and uncertainty. Even if you believe it’s time to…
Team building — although this isn’t a new trend, I think the absence of team building during the pandemic highlighted its importance in a business. Team activities at Four have always been a high priority, and as a growing business we want to ensure we don’t lose sight of this. We’ve implemented a wellbeing and events schedule…
Sarah is the Executive Coach and Consultant at Sarah Ives Associates. Having graduated from Oxford Brookes in 2001, she has developed into an experienced Executive Coach and Facilitator with a history of working in the management consulting industry. She specialises in performance improvement, team dynamics, and executive coaching. David is the Director of Crowe Associates.…
Collagen is all around us, from our groceries to cosmetics to pills, and even in the unlikeliest places like our cup of coffee. Suddenly, they are touted to be the best thing for your health, especially for your joints and skin. But what’s the truth about collagen? Is collagen worth your money and health? Should…
You know your comfort zone is a trap. It’s the inertia that keeps telling you not to rock the boat, that “good enough” is good enough, and that change is risk and risk is scary. Don’t betray your dreams or undersell your abilities. Use these techniques to spring the trap and step into your better…
I’m often asked what books I recommend to clients. The answer is easy because there are so many terrific books in the world of self growth and mastery. But it’s not simple because each person is walking their own unique path and I’m an expert at creating a bespoke coaching curriculum for each client. For…
Tired of hearing “kids are resilient”? If that’s the case, why are so many still struggling with emotional fallout, post-pandemic? The resilience narrative. For the past two-plus years, parents have watched helplessly as children of all ages struggled with mental health issues. Over and over again some folks would say simply “kids are resilient” when…
