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26/09/2025

💡 𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄❓
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) accounts for 58% of performance across all job types, making it one of the strongest predictors of workplace success.

Our sister company, Circle&Square SA, specialises in helping organisations build emotionally intelligent workplaces.
Their approach balances the human connection (trust, engagement, and collaboration) with organisational excellence (process, productivity, and strategy) — empowering teams to thrive while delivering results.

✨ Invest in EQ. Transform your workplace.
Book a session with Circle & Square today to equip your leaders and teams with the skills to navigate conflict, build trust, and perform at their best.

🔗 Learn more: [email protected] or visit https://www.circleandsquare.co.za/?utm_source=Website&utm_medium=CircleandSquare&utm_campaign=CircleandSquare&utm_id=Homepage
📩 Get in touch with us for more info: [email protected]

Jonathan Goldberg Thembi Chagonda John Botha

14/04/2025

🌟 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝒊𝒏 𝑨𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒕 𝑱𝒖𝒎𝒃𝒐 𝑬𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝑳𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒐𝒏❗
Last week, Cindy Squair spent a powerful day with the team at Jumbo East London, facilitating leadership training that sparked meaningful insight, reflection, and growth. 💬✨

The feedback? Exceptional.
From practical takeaways to lightbulb moments, leaders walked away feeling empowered, aligned, and energised to lead with greater purpose and impact.

At Circle & Square, we believe real leadership starts with self-awareness, connection, and courage—and the Jumbo team brought all of that (and more) into the room.

Thank you, Jumbo East London, for the warmth, engagement, and commitment to becoming the kind of leaders the world needs more of!

Courtenay Botha

04/04/2025

🌟❞𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙩𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙣𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠… 𝙨𝙤 𝙄 𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙨𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙨.❞
Let’s stop winging workplace relationships.

At Circle & Square, we teach the how — for real connection, not just coffee chats.

💬 Let's Talk, get in touch with us today to find out "how" we can assist you with building connections in your workplace. [email protected] | www.circleandsquare.co.za

Cindy Squair Courtenay Botha

03/04/2025

✨𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙪𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙨💡
At Circle & Square, we work with individuals and organisations to move beyond surface-level networking and toward intentional, authentic relationships. As graduates step into the world of work, they’re often told to “just network” — but what if that doesn’t come naturally?

We help reframe relationship-building using Eric Berne’s Transactional Analysis, equipping both introverts and extroverts with the tools to connect meaningfully — without forcing small talk or scripted coffee chats.

🌟𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙀𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙪𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨 & 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢𝙨:
- Building sustainable relationships with our Connection × Task formula
- Strengthening engagement through the Three Circles model
- Listening to connect — not just respond — using Transactional Analysis
- Enhancing self-awareness through the Egogram
- Managing emotions and understanding the Psychology of Irateness
- Fostering trust and collaboration across departments and personality types

Are your graduates — and their managers — equipped to build real, human relationships at work❓

Let Circle & Square help you prioritise connection in 2025 — for better retention, engagement, and long-term growth.
📩 Ready to build a more connected workplace? Let’s talk: [email protected] | visit our website www.circleandsquare.co.za

Cindy Squair Courtenay Botha

01/04/2025

🎓 𝘿𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙪𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨: 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝘿𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙃𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙉𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙒𝙖𝙮 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝘽𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜
Fresh out of university and stepping into the world of work, you’re told to “go network,” “book coffee dates,” and “build connections.”

But what if that advice feels… off?
What if you’re introverted, or someone who prefers listening over small talk?

At Circle & Square, we believe it’s time to redefine what real connection looks like—because you don’t need to be extroverted or outgoing to build powerful relationships.
💡 Connection × Task = Real Relationships

It’s not about ticking boxes or transactional coffee chats.
It’s about tuning in to small moments, listening with curiosity, and being present over performative.

When someone says, “I missed lunch” or “I never planned to work in this field,” those aren’t small talk—they’re invitations.
Real relationships start there—with curiosity, care, and depth.

🔑 𝙆𝙚𝙮 𝙏𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨:
- You don’t have to be extroverted to build strong work relationships
- Presence, not performance, is what creates belonging
- Listen first, respond later — that’s where trust begins
- One genuine connection can shift your entire workplace experience

Let’s move beyond traditional networking. Let’s build cultures of connection that everyone can access.

Read the full article here: https://www.circleandsquare.co.za/dear-graduates-you-dont-have-to-network-your-way-into-belonging/?utm_source=SM&utm_medium=Newsletter-1-Apr&utm_campaign=DearGraduatesYouDontHavetoNetworkYourWayIntoBelonging%20&utm_id=You-Dont-Have-to-Network-Your-Way-Into-Belonging

31/03/2025

Eid Mubarak to our Muslim clients and colleagues. May your home be filled with warmth, joy, and the love of family and friends this Eid! Wishing you a prosperous and joyous Eid! 🌟

31/03/2025

☕𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝘾𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨: 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙍𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙪𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙀𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠✨

Last week, we had the privilege of spending time with a group of graduates who are stepping into the world of work — full of energy, talent, and curiosity, yet already grappling with the weight of some well-meaning but outdated advice.

“Go out and network.”
“Book coffee chats with strangers.”
“Build relationships wherever you can.”

For many, this sounds like some good advice. But for others — especially introverts — it can feel exhausting, overwhelming, or even anxiety-inducing. The idea of making small talk with people you don’t know, while pretending to be "casually confident," is not just unnatural — it's often unhelpful.

At Circle & Square, we believe it's time to reframe this conversation. Building relationships in the workplace isn’t about being extroverted. It’s about being human. And it starts with how we listen.

28/03/2025

🤚𝙁𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙏𝙤𝙤𝙡𝙠𝙞𝙩: 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙤𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙁𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙢®💡
Managing stress isn't about controlling external factors—it's about consciously managing your internal responses, boundaries, and perspectives. Here's a simple yet powerful toolkit based on the Five Fingers of Framestorm® to help you reframe stress and reclaim your Adult ego state:

1. 𝙏𝙝𝙪𝙢𝙗: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙂𝙞𝙛𝙩𝙨 (𝙊𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨)
Pause and ask, "What hidden opportunities or benefits might this situation present?"
Look beyond immediate discomfort to potential personal or professional growth.

2. 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙭 𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙑𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚𝙨
Reflect, "What important values can I honour or express in this situation?"
Consider qualities like resilience, patience, collaboration, or courage.

3. 𝙈𝙞𝙙𝙙𝙡𝙚 𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧: 𝙄𝙣 𝙎𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙀𝙡𝙨𝙚’𝙨 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙚𝙨
Empathise by asking, "How might this situation look from someone else's perspective?"
This could be a trusted colleague, mentor, or even someone involved in the challenge.

4. 𝙍𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧: 𝙃𝙪𝙢𝙤𝙪𝙧
Playfully consider, "What’s humorous or ironic about this situation?"
Humour can lighten your mood, provide relief, and unlock creative problem-solving.

5. 𝙇𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙚 𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧: 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜
Reflect, "What can I learn or how can I grow from this experience?"
Identifying clear takeaways fosters a sense of empowerment and constructive growth.

Using these Five Fingers regularly helps disrupt unhelpful emotional patterns, supports balanced decision-making, and reinforces your ability to stay calm, clear, and rational under pressure.

𝙋𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚. 𝙍𝙚𝙛𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙚. 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙍𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮.🚀

Cindy Squair Courtenay Botha

25/03/2025

🧠 𝙋𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚. 𝙏𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙖 𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝. 𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙩.
As March unfolds, many of us are already feeling the weight of the year. The instinct? Push harder, work longer, do more. But neuroscience—and experience—tells a different story. Under stress, our brains lose the ability to think clearly, logically, and calmly. And instead of relieving pressure, we often create a cycle that amplifies it.

Through the lens of Transactional Analysis, prolonged stress pulls us out of our Adult ego state—that place of rational thought—and pushes us into reactive, less effective patterns. The key? Learning to recognise and reset.

𝙃𝙤𝙬❓ 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚:
- Set clear boundaries—disconnect fully during rest periods
- Invest in nurturing activities that restore energy and perspective
- Use models like SCARF to identify psychological triggers
- Practice CBT tools to reframe and plan through overwhelm

✨ The outcome?
A team that feels supported, trusted, and energised. One case saw a 60% boost in productivity—not from working harder, but from working wiser.

This month, give yourself permission to pause. Step back. Reset. And reclaim your clarity, balance, and calm.

📩 Read the full article here: https://www.circleandsquare.co.za/pause-take-a-breath-and-reset/?utm_source=SM&utm_medium=Newsletter-25-Mar&utm_campaign=PauseTakeaBreathAndReset&utm_id=Pause-Take-a-Breath-And-Reset

Cindy Squair Courtenay Botha

24/03/2025

✨𝙋𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚. 𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝. 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙩⏪
You're not alone! Many of us are noticing exhaustion creeping in as we push harder to meet demands, but what if working more isn’t helping? Neuroscience reveals that stress impairs logical thinking, creating a cycle of overwhelm.

Tomorrow, we’ll share insights on how you can reclaim your clarity and rational thinking—even when stress peaks—using practical strategies from Transactional Analysis, SCARF triggers, and CBT techniques.

Stay tuned to learn how to move from merely surviving to truly thriving.

Cindy Squair Courtenay Botha

21/03/2025

✊🏽 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 | 𝟮𝟭 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵

Today, we pause to reflect on the power of dignity, equality, and freedom. Human Rights Day in South Africa is more than a public holiday—it’s a tribute to the resilience of those who fought for justice, and a reminder of our responsibility to protect and uphold human rights in all spaces, especially the workplace.

At Circle & Square, we believe that every person deserves to be seen, heard, and respected. Whether in leadership, teams, or systems, creating inclusive, psychologically safe environments begins with a commitment to human rights and shared humanity. 🌍

Let’s use today not just to remember—but to recommit to building workplaces and communities where everyone belongs.

20/03/2025

✨𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙍𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚🚀
At Circle & Square, we offer a range of customised programmes designed to meet the unique needs of our clients.

Our foundation is built on providing deep insights into the importance of building relationships, using Eric Berne’s Transactional Analysis as a toolkit to explore what meaningful connections and effective communication truly entail.

Our Approach to Relationship Building:
- 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 through the Three Circles model
- 𝙃𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣-𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘 𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 with Transactional Analysis
- 𝙀𝙣𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛-𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 and workplace interactions using the Egogram
- 𝙐𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙨𝙮𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙄𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 and managing emotions for stronger relationships
- 𝙄𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙪𝙣𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙚𝙜𝙤 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨 to foster intentional connections
- 𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙩, 𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 across diverse environments

How much value does your organization place on relationship building?

Let Circle & Square guide you on a transformative journey to make relationship-building a top priority in 2025.

📩 Let’s start the conversation today!

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