Becoming unwell in the environment you work in does not make you weak or a failure. (Though it might be a sign that you would benefit from changing your work environment). When you are vulnerable and show up as you are, the fears you had about being judged rarely materialise. The most common response …
A key part of my journey over the past year has been to redefine what success means to me. For so long it was what others had suggested – the possibility of partnership, of promotions, of status. The problem was that in going through the motions, I was left cold – I may have been …
Lawyers – this one is for you! I have been there, I worked in the City for over a decade in some really big firms so I understand the pressures of the job. The deadlines, the last minute requests, the challenging clients, quirky team dynamics, the competing demands and inevitably a certain level of stress. …
We hear a lot of messages about the need to remove the stigma attached to mental health. We all have it, it’s a pretty crucial part of having a brain. I would argue that the vast majority of us experience some form of adverse mental health at some point in our lives. Stress, anxiety, …
Life is busy, really busy. And work is no different. Everyone rushing to meet the next deadline, or the demands of the client, the boss, of colleagues. The result? Leaders become disconnected from their teams and colleagues become disconnected from one another. Decisions are made reactively. Opportunities get overlooked. Everyone is working frantically, but the …
How much of what you think is real and how much is just made up in your head? Example. You see a neighbour in the supermarket. You smile at them by way of acknowledgement. They walk straight past you and do not make eye contact or speak to you. The FACTS in the scenario are …
I believe we only get one life and that it is important that we enjoy the work we do – not least because we spend so much of our time being at work (and/or thinking about it). I believe that, on balance, the experience of work should be rewarding and positive and that everyone is …
