Barry Winbolt Online

14/04/2026

This needs no commentary from me. I only ask that you read it and see if it doesn’t touch some part of you.

Here is a poem by my colleague, Jayne Gumpel. Appropriate for this moment: Beloved people of Iran— It is a curious thing, this feeling of distance, as though I am here and you are there, as though what touches your sky does not ripple through mine. And yet this is precisely the illusion. We have d...

01/04/2026

Communicating Effectively – 7 Skills Worth Developing

When our attempts at communication fail, we blame the other person, but, the reasons for failed communications are more nuanced than that.

19/03/2026

Steady mood swings and respond in a more a measured way

16/03/2026

In the intricate dance of human relationships, communication is the rhythm that keeps partners in sync. Transparent communication, especially, acts as the spotlight, illuminating the intricacies and vulnerabilities that make relationships meaningful. communicatingwell

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15/03/2026

We all want to be noticed. Maybe you don't want to stand out, but there are situations where you want to be noticed, to be taken seriously, aren't there?

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15/03/2026

15/03/2026

While we are busy chasing happiness, most us are doing the opposite, without realising it. I wrote about this here:

If unhappiness is your goal there are many things you could do to keep yourself down, failure for example, or judging yourself harshly.

12/03/2026

Most people think communication is about talking.
In reality, the real skill is listening.
When you genuinely listen to people, something powerful happens:
• Relationships become stronger
• Misunderstandings reduce dramatically
• People feel respected and valued
Whether you're leading a team, working with clients, or improving personal relationships, great listening changes everything.
I created a practical course to help people develop this skill:
Active Listening for Better Communication
Inside you’ll learn simple techniques that help you:
– Understand people more clearly
– Reduce unnecessary conflict
– Build stronger connections
You can check it out here:
https://www.udemy.com/course/become-a-great-listener/?referralCode=872B3243B00AC4AEB4ED
Because when people feel heard, conversations become far more productive.

This course teaches practical techniques that help you focus your attention, understand others more clearly, and support more productive dialogue.Listening skills are often overlooked, yet they are the most essential skills in communication.When you listen carefully and attentively,...

12/03/2026

Most of us believe we’re good listeners. In reality, very few of us have ever been taught how to listen properly.
I certainly hadn’t, until my professional training showed me to what I’d been missing. Done well, it’s one of the most active, focused, and valuable skills we can develop.
Here are a few reflections on what learning to listen properly really means, and how it transforms conversations, relationships, and even our stress levels.

Learning to listen properly pays off in ways you may not have considered. For a start, how you listen has an impact on your wellbeing.

16/02/2026

Life rarely offers neat choices. So embracing ‘both–and’ thinking can open up better options and a healthier way forward.

Life rarely fits into tidy choices. So embracing ‘both–and’ thinking can open up better options and a healthier way forward.

08/02/2026

Sailing in Turks & Caicos, sunrise.