Leaders have it tough. We expect a lot of them. And while they navigate their ever-growing todo lists, they're under pressure to fulfil employees' expectations. And be a positive role-model... read more →
The world right now can seem like a chaotic and frightening place. Especially if we allow thoughts about what's going on to permeate our waking hours and take us away... read more →
In my last post, I outlined some of the risks in over-relying on employee resilience, including unwelcome interpersonal behaviour, erosion of the organisational reputation, and eventual burnout. If this left... read more →
Introduction Resilience often features on the syllabus for management and leadership development programmes. Organisations generally view as a positive attribute in the workplace - for good reason. Resilient responses to... read more →
In the first two posts in this series, I explained what self-care actually is, and flagged some common self-care pitfalls to avoid. In this final post, I want to share... read more →
This is the second post in a series focusing on self-care and its role in our wellbeing at work. For a reminder of why self-care is so important, you can... read more →
When you imagine self-care, you may well visualise someone easing themselves into a hot bubble bath, a glass of wine in their hand, and a big smile on their face. ... read more →
When exploring ways to boost your employees' wellbeing at work, it can be tempting to scan the horizon for new solutions and products; that one thing that will make all... read more →
I've always been interested in our perceptions of the passing of time. Personally speaking, the past summer practically flew by, while I know the upcoming 'dark and wet season' is... read more →
I've recently been discussing the essentials of coaching and coaching skills at academic conferences and in client meetings. These discussions have revealed a real lack of understanding about what being... read more →