The Power Of Language

“Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind” , Rudyard Kipling. The way we use our spoken language, can have a major effect on people. It can impact ones confidence, self esteem, self worth, mindset amoung many others areas. Yet, we have all, most likely, been culprit to its abuse. Abuse ? How…

Can Hard Work Beat Talent ?

How do we become better at our craft ? How do we achieve high levels of accomplishment be it in Art, Music, Sport, Science? Is it just a matter of continual, focused practise or do we have to have an innate gift? Growing up, my very supportive mother was being told she should support my musical…

Are You A Teacher Or an Educator ?

Until recently, I used these two words interchangeably to describe part of what I do for a living. For some reason, using the word teacher never sat well with me. Im not entirely sure why. Maybe hearing the word, brought up old feelings of being a young student along with all the memories associated. For…