UK managers receive a Wax treatment

British-based American comedienne Ruby Wax has made a career change from interview show host and TV series writer to management coach, The Times reports.

Aside from being a funny lady, Wax is also a trained psychologist with a desire to 'untrain' managers by helping them focus on the following four emotional intelligence-based principles:   

• Self-awareness - leaders need to know themselves in order to understand others
• Self-management - the value of self-control and keeping a lid on impulses during a crisis
• Social awareness - being able to measure the emotional state of others
• Relationship management - adjusting leadership style to reflect the emotions of staff

But if workshop attendees are expecting a comedy show they will be disappointed; Wax makes every effort not to be funny during her workshops because she says it can alienate some attendees.