Mental Health at Work: Who’s Really Responsible?
Mental Health at Work Commitment: Where Does Accountability End? Recently, I spoke to an organisation whose absence at work problem is costing them over £100,000 a week. They’re a UK company of around 1,500 people. And in one particular sector of the workforce, which accounts for about half the employees, the absence rate is sitting at 10.9%. […]
Why Traditional Leadership Programmes Aren’t Delivering Lasting Change
Leadership development training is often seen as the solution to creating confident, capable, and impactful leaders. For leaders, however, these programmes often fail to address the deeper issues driving burnout, self-doubt, and limiting beliefs. When I worked in HR, I saw thousands of pounds poured into these programmes, with very little to show for it. […]
The Hidden Thoughts That Sabotage Women in Leadership
Limiting beliefs don’t just hold women in leadership back; they shape how they lead, communicate, and cope under pressure. As a woman in a leadership position, you’re likely familiar with the pressures and challenges that come with your role. Yet, underneath the demands of day-to-day leadership, many women find themselves facing a more internal battle: […]
HR Burnout Is Not What You Think. Here’s What’s Really Causing It
You didn’t step into HR to feel like this. You started because you care. You believe in people. You wanted to make a difference. Somewhere along the line, things started to shift. You’re showing up every day. You’re doing your best. And it still feels like you’re barely keeping your head above water. You feel […]
The Confidence Myth: Why Confidence Training Fails Women
You’ve done the course. You’ve kept the wins file. You’ve stood in the loo before the board meeting with your hands on your hips because somebody told you it changes your hormones (which is true by the way!). You’ve written the affirmations. You’ve been told to take up space, speak up more, stop apologising, fake […]
The Hidden Cost of Perfectionism in Leadership
I hear it all the time – ‘I’m a bit of a perfectionist.’ For many women in leadership, it’s almost a badge of honour, a sign of high standards and commitment to excellence. Maybe you’ve said it yourself, brushing it off as a throwaway comment. Or maybe, deep down, you sense that there’s something more to […]
Behind Burnout Is a Woman Trying to Be Enough
I still remember the excitement of landing my first leadership role at just 24 years old. I was working for Debenhams on Oxford Street, the heart of London, and I was over the moon. At the time, Debenhams was the Queen of the High Street, and I felt like I had made it. I was […]
Why Your Employees Are Still Burning Out (Despite Your Wellbeing Initiatives)
You’ve Done Everything Right, So Why Are Your Employees Burning Out? As an organisation, you’ve invested in employee wellbeing webinars, launched stress management training, encouraged mental health support, and created a culture that promotes wellbeing in the workplace. And yet… burnout is still rampant. Employees are still overworking.They’re struggling to switch off.They’re pushing themselves to the limit, despite having […]
Why So Many Women in Leadership Feel Like They’re Failing
Burnout in women in leadership often stems from unaddressed imposter syndrome and the hidden need to prove worth. For many women in leadership positions, there is an invisible force that drives them forward while simultaneously holding them back. These women are ambitious, accomplished, and passionate about their careers. Yet, beneath their success lies a gnawing […]
Mental Health Training for Managers: A Guide to Getting Started
If you’re tasked with arranging mental health training for managers within your organisation but are unsure about where to start or what to include in that mental health training, then this guide has been designed for you. We have trained hundreds of managers all across the globe in how to manage mental health within their […]