by Jess Hopkins | Kiss Fears and Insecurities Goodbye, Positive Psychology
Question: how do you perform when the stakes are high and the pressure is on? Think about the last time you were about to enter a particularly stressful situation: a job interview, a final exam, a first date, a big race or performance, a BuzzFeed video shoot… (that’s...
by Jess Hopkins | Communicate to be Heard, Millennials Decoded
Let’s talk about feedback for a minute. Imagine yourself in a situation where you’re receiving feedback. Maybe you’re in a performance review at work after falling short on your targets, maybe you’re a student in meeting with a professor who’s class your barely...
by Jess Hopkins | Kiss Fears and Insecurities Goodbye
I’ve recently noticed a trend among my clients that’s giving me cause for concern. Simply put, they don’t know when to quit. Most of you are probably guffawing, thinking to yourselves that Millennials are the ultimate...
by Jess Hopkins | Millennials Decoded
A client recently told me about an upcoming school assignment and it made my blood boil. Every member of the senior class at her all-girls high school is required to “plan her wedding” — from the budget to the color scheme to the dress. Now some of...
by Jess Hopkins | Kiss Fears and Insecurities Goodbye
Lately I’ve heard story after story about teens rebelling and acting out with zero consequences. Sure there’s a lot of fighting and arguing and negotiating (which is infuriating and draining for both teens and parents), but when all is said and done the teen...