Organisational change is consistently identified as a common source of job-related stress. Whether it's poor communication, ambiguous timelines, or the threat of job insecurity - there's plenty to be concerned... read more →
Comparing ourselves to other people is one of the most common sources of workplace unhappiness I come across in my coaching practice. It rarely announces itself directly - people don't... read more →
Self-compassion is a topic that tends to divide opinion the moment it enters a workplace conversation. Say the word compassion in a meeting about performance and someone will usually push... read more →
Self-care has a bit of an image problem. Ask most people when they last did something to look after themselves, and they will think back to a holiday, a spa... read more →
When the subject of self-care comes up in my work with clients, there's a pattern I notice almost immediately. The moment I mention it, eyes glaze over, shoulders tense, and... read more →
You remembered to make the coffee. But you left it at home. You forgot to charge the car. You meant to stop at the supermarket and only realised your mistake... read more →
Your calendar is one of the most powerful tools at your disposal, but only if you’re the one in charge of it. Open up your calendar right now. What do... read more →
In my last blog post, I made the case for regularly pausing to reflect. Reflection contributes to our self-awareness, helps us keep on top of our commitments, and allows us... read more →
We live in a culture that prizes doing. Full calendars, crossed-off to-do lists, back-to-back meetings. These have become markers of a productive professional life. But there's a quiet cost to... read more →
Most of the popular advice about procrastination is frustratingly useless. "Just make a start." "Stop putting it off." "Grit your teeth". It's the productivity equivalent of telling someone who's anxious... read more →