Books

Book review – Counselling for toads (A psychological adventure) by Robert de Board

I’ve produced videos and written articles about Transactional Analysis (TA). In particular, about the Parent Adult Child (PAC) model. The model is helpful to therapy clients learning about how they feel, think and behave. The PAC model can also help us understand and minimise difficult conversations in the workplace. the Read More

2025-05-25T11:25:04+01:00May 25, 2025|Kim's Blog, Relationship Management|

Book Review: Strategic Tendering for Professional Services by Matthew Fuller and Tim Nightingale (Second Edition)

Back in May 2017 I reviewed the first edition of this book strategic tendering. And I have been recommending it ever since. So I was delighted when the authors did an extensive overhaul of the contents to publish the second edition in 2022. This review concentrates on the newer material Read More

Book Review: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle (A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment)

Being in the present (the “here and now”), mindfulness and meditation are often suggested to counteract our increasingly busy, digital and stressed lives. “The Power of Now” by Eckhart Tolle is a spiritual guide that emphasizes the importance of living fully in the present moment. It blends mindfulness, psychology and Read More

2025-03-25T10:48:25+00:00March 25, 2025|Kim's Blog, Relationship Management|

Book review: Overcoming low self-esteem – a self help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques by Melanie Fennell

Many attendees on confidence courses and some of my therapy clients have low self-esteem – and for a variety of reasons (e.g. childhood experiences and family dynamics, toxic relationships, cyberbullying, workplace intimidation). Low self-esteem can lead to low confidence, anxiety and depression that impairs personal and work life. This book Read More

2025-05-11T16:23:59+01:00January 27, 2025|Kim's Blog, Relationship Management|

Conversation skills 5 – Book review: “Now we’re talking” by Sarah Rozenthuler

I’ve reviewed several books on business conversation skills (see list below) and this 2024 book, subtitled “How to discuss what really matters”, is one of the best so far. It’s aimed at senior people for leadership development – especially during change management. However, HR professionals, coaches, facilitators and even therapists Read More

2025-01-02T11:25:53+00:00January 2, 2025|Kim's Blog, Management Skills, Relationship Management|
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