“I’m busy in the Design Studio!”
Practical Steps to Success #21:
Present Clear Messages and save time
Provide a clear message and avoid misunderstandings.
I don’t know about you, but I hate the plethora of one-liner texts or e-mails to discuss a simple matter. This type of correspondence can lead to irritation, distractions, and inbox clutter.
This simple sentence: ‘Are you free for a meeting on Friday?’ , can set off a series of emails and volatile reactions towards…
The FS Garden and Neighborhood Tour
Last Thursday was a bit soggy, but the rain let up after 4pm and we were still able to step into our feng shui ‘walk and talk’.
I usually lead a talk or a seminar in the safe confines of a sheltered building, but this time, the spring energy was calling me outside!
A small group of us met in a Kitsilano neighbour for a feng shui tour of a few blocks. Feng shui…
Practical Steps to Success # 20:
Prevent Conflicts while building your team
Verbal skills are so important when building a team. Miscommunication can present unclear objectives, trigger stress and foster a lack of respect for team players.
When I discuss personality dynamics in a workshop or talk, I relate behaviour to one of the five earth’s elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, water. These elements offer a unique insight on how people and things react to one another. Just as fire…
I have had the pleasure of working with Kathryn for almost a decade, and have always enjoyed her warm and thoughtful manner. Over the years she has generously offered a few excellent tips and ideas for my office, so when I decided I wanted to make some changes in my personal life, I asked Kathryn to come to my home for a Feng Shui Consultation.
During our initial conversation about my areas of focus, she immediately came up with a number of easy and immediate changes to support those areas. One … Read more