Habits and Energy

September 7, 2020 Jenny McKay

What an interesting time to live, and what an interesting time to find out a little bit more about ourselves. With more opportunity, for many of us, to have a bit more autonomy in relation to how we will choose to live each day, we are finding some curious things out about ourselves, and the choices we make. In her article, Executive Coach, Jenny McKay shares her self-insights as a result of Covid-19, and how she plans to make some better choices. “Self care is the foundation to our health. Otherwise, we are building our house on a sand bar”. (John B. Arden)

The Critical Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Generating Energy

July 3, 2020 Jenny McKay

It seems timely to consider how our emotional intelligence (EI) plays a part in how we are holding up, both in normal times, and the current state of play. Executive Coach, Jenny McKay explores how the various components of EI can support us, or sabotage us, and our levels of energy.

"The Very Thing": Your Choice

July 4, 2016 Jenny McKay

Your thinking habits accompany you everywhere. If they go unchecked, they can cause untold damage to the quality of your days and your connections, even your relationships. Imagine if, instead of seeing only the downside associated with an occurrence, you viewed everything you were confronted with as the very thing you were looking for.

Taking Control in an Out-of-Control World

March 20, 2016 Jenny McKay

• Does the way you are responding to life work for you?
• Do you know why you are feeling as you do?
• What is the cost if you don’t know?
• Does it matter?

The Influencing Factor

August 29, 2015 Jenny McKay

In an interview with Executive coach Jenny McKay, Peoplemax explores the consequences of employees’ thoughts about themselves on their work colleagues and their power to influence, and how this can lead to their success or failure.

Self-doubt: Keeping it in its Place

July 1, 2015 Jenny McKay

What is self-doubt? Let me explain with an illustration. It’s one of those days when self-doubt feeders are having a field day. You’ve just walked out of your morning management meeting and you’re no longer feeling 10 feet tall. That encounter you had over the week’s figures with Julie has left you feeling severely diminished and not because the figures were bad.

You went into the meeting on a high but the exchange has left you wondering whether you’re really up to the job. And that’s not something you’ve felt since you started in the role. You’re enjoying your day less. You’ve lost your flow. Your enthusiasm for getting the report done ahead of deadline is no longer there. Even though you were confident this goal was achievable, you’re just not sure any more.