by joblakeleytraining | Jul 24, 2025 | Articles, Individuals
Have you ever promised yourself you’d start work earlier, drink more water, or stop doom-scrolling, and then… didn’t? If so, you’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You just don’t have the right habit loop (yet). We’ve been sold this myth that successful people are...
by joblakeleytraining | Jul 24, 2025 | Articles, Individuals
Have you ever found yourself in a disagreement at work, only to suddenly forget how words work, and then replay the entire conversation in full technicolour and stereo sound while trying to fall asleep? If so, you might have accidentally stumbled upon conflict styles....
by joblakeleytraining | Jul 24, 2025 | Articles, Individuals
Have you ever sat in a meeting where your boss talks over everyone, rarely admits a mistake, and seems to crave the spotlight, leaving you hesitant to speak up? You’re not imagining things. Their need for status can create a tense atmosphere that leaves you feeling...
by joblakeleytraining | Jul 24, 2025 | Articles, Individuals
Have you ever had a great idea in a meeting, only to keep it to yourself, then watch someone else say it later and get a round of applause while you sip your coffee in betrayal? That’s the power of status cues. And yes, they’re real. At work, we don’t just listen to...
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...
