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 →
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 →
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 you think about coaching, what do you visualise? Is it a focus on getting that next promotion? Focus on improving your performance at work? Maybe learning how to step... read more →
I'm a real advocate of making changes to behaviour through the use of habits. They’re very small and take very little effort - but they also achieve great results over... read more →