by joblakeleytraining | Jul 24, 2025 | Articles, Individuals
Have you ever left a meeting totally drained – even though you barely spoke – and thought, “Why do I feel like I just did an emotional workout?” Welcome to the magic (and curse) of mirror neurons. Your brain has a sneaky system called mirror neurons, and...
by joblakeleytraining | Jul 24, 2025 | Articles, Individuals
Have you ever asked someone for feedback, only to instantly regret it after they’ve given it to you? Not only do you second-guess your entire career, but you consider changing your name and starting over as a porter in Portugal? If so, you’ve just experienced a...
by joblakeleytraining | Jul 23, 2025 | Articles, Individuals
, , ave you ever been at work and felt the tension before you even opened your laptop? Your boss is clearly stressed. They’re snappy in meetings. Their emails are landing at 10pm. One moment they’re hyper-focused, the next they’ve forgotten everything they just asked...
by joblakeleytraining | Jun 30, 2025 | Articles, Individuals
Have you ever been in a meeting where you struggled to stay awake? Perhaps your colleague was explaining, in great detail – for the third time – why launching a new tool on a Friday was a very bad idea. His logic, timelines, and carefully crafted pie chart...
by joblakeleytraining | Jun 28, 2025 | Articles, Individuals
Have you ever been so proud of something… only to be shot down in seconds? Maybe it was a project you led, a presentation you nailed, or just doing something new that took guts. You felt good, until someone’s comment took the shine off. Maybe they didn’t mean harm,...
by joblakeleytraining | Jun 18, 2025 | Articles, Individuals
Have you ever though: “I’ll get good at presenting once I’m in a leadership role?” If so, you’re not alone. I’ve heard that a lot! Unfortunately, presenting isn’t just for ‘later.’ It’s for right now. Waiting until you’re senior to build presentation skills is...
