Creative problem solving: Beyond words

Creative problem solving: Beyond words

As an executive coach, I am always seeking new ways in which I can support my clients to look at problems from a fresh perspective. Recently, I have become very interested in the role of language as a tool for problem solving. Limitations of language We live in a...
Why people use big words

Why people use big words

I was recently at an event where the discussion in my group quickly descended into the use of jargon. Into what I would describe as unnecessarily complex language — using big words for no apparent reason. It reminded me of my City days and how much I loathed such...