Category: Dream Big - Start Small

Why Intelligent People Always Bounce Back Stronger & Better

Written by Maria Connolly. Posted in Dream Big - Start Small, EMERGE Method, Handling Change.

Intelligent people? What does that mean? From my point of view, intelligent people are fully aware of their entire spectrum of intelligence and continually work to make the mind-body-spirit connections stronger. So far we’ve explored different facets of my EMERGE method based on Embody: Somatic and Energetic Intelligence, Mindset: Cognitive and Experiential Intelligence, and Engage: Emotional and Relationship Intelligence. Today we’re exploring R for Resilience: Spiritual and Intuitive Intelligence.

The Secret to Influence: How To Engage Others With Emotional Awareness

Written by Maria Connolly. Posted in Dream Big - Start Small, EMERGE Method, Emotional Intelligence.

Success in business and life is not achieved solely from the techniques or strategies you use or the way you execute them. That approach leaves out a vital component: the very core of success revolves around connection and keeping yourself and other people engaged. Whether in business, leadership, or personal life, when you engage others you captivate their attention and keep them emotionally invested in your projects.

Understanding and managing emotions (both yours and others') is key to being engaging and this is what will set you apart. Emotional and relational intelligence aren’t just buzzwords; they are the foundation of deeper, more authentic relationships and sustainable success. So the second E of my EMERGE method stands for Engage: Emotional & Relational Intelligence.

Let’s break down how to build deeper connections with those around you. Counterintuitively, it starts with strengthening self-awareness…

Time Management Tips that Reduce your Stress and Increase Productivity

Written by Maria Connolly. Posted in Controlling Stress, Dream Big - Start Small, Handling Change.

Do you feel like you’re always battling against the clock and there’s not enough time to do what you need to get done, let alone what you want to do? And since your long to-do list is never finished, maybe you’re always nagged by a feeling of failure. Here’s a secret that can help: the best time management tips are built not on being task oriented but upon creating a mindful state of mind.

How to Stay Calm under Pressure. It's Easy When You Practice This...

Written by Maria Connolly. Posted in Controlling Stress, Dream Big - Start Small, Emotional Intelligence, Life Skills.

Have you ever tried to calm a room full of excited children waiting for a treat? The more you shush them, the more they wiggle, giggle, and chatter. But if you channel their energy into an engaging activity, they settle down. This is a key takeaway for learning how to stay calm under pressure.

Because our adult emotions work the same way! Trying to suppress anxiety, stress, or frustration is like forcing those excited children to sit still — it’s exhausting and ineffective. Suppressing emotions often leaves you feeling like a powder keg, ready to explode.

Release the Power of Mastery – Embody What You Learn

Written by Maria Connolly. Posted in Dream Big - Start Small, Life Skills.

Releasing the power of mastery takes more than continuous learning. After all, mastery isn’t just about what you know — it’s about what you become. True mastery happens when your knowledge is woven into your thoughts, actions, and presence. It’s the difference between understanding a concept intellectually and living it so fully that it shapes how you show up in the world.

We tend to deeply admire people who have achieved mastery — master athletes, musicians, or business leaders. What we admire most isn’t just their skills but their ability to stay calm under pressure, adapt in the moment, and consistently perform at their best. That kind of mastery isn’t reserved for the gifted few; it’s something we can all cultivate. The key lies in shifting from simply learning new ideas to embodying what you learn.

Category: Dream Big - Start Small

Why Intelligent People Always Bounce Back Stronger & Better

The Secret to Influence: How To Engage Others With Emotional Awareness

Time Management Tips that Reduce your Stress and Increase Productivity

How to Stay Calm under Pressure. It's Easy When You Practice This...

Release the Power of Mastery – Embody What You Learn

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