Meet Polly. Polly realised she first had talents when she was in the second year of school and invited to be on the debate team. Polly spent hours excitedly writing and rehearsing her speech. She practiced and perfected it. On the day of the debate she stood up proud,...

Disengaged people are unhappy, inefficient, unproductive and they lack energy. They are also more likely to show toxic behaviours in the workplace. But don’t worry there is a solution. When people and teams discover and learn how to apply their strengths effectively...

Imagine going to work every-day in a place where everyone you work with understands that you are unique. Nobody points out what’s wrong with you. Instead you are recognised for your special talents and encouraged to contribute them. It’s a place where everyone’s...

Do you get to do what you do best everyday? Not once a week but every single day. Think about it for a moment. If you’re not the chances are you are one of the 87% of employees who are disengaged in their work. And when you’re disengaged the likelihood is that you...

International coaching and training organisation Sparks International is delighted to congratulate Vicki Haverson, Director of Strengths-Based Development, on becoming a Certified Strengths Coach with Strengths Strategy, the world’s leading strengths application...

Would you like to know the secret of how to sell? To be able to wave a magic wand and get anyone eating out of your hand to buy your service or product?  You probably know someone who is amazing at selling that you think could sell anything to anyone. Perhaps you've...

We all know that forgetting to check our mirrors and ignoring our Blind Spots when changing lanes on the motorway is dangerous. What is equally dangerous is ignoring our individual Blind Spots which can lead to destructive behaviour and the potential breakdown of...