How to Handle Stress At Work
Effective Strategies to Manage Work Stress and Improve Focus A big part of learning how to handle stress at work starts with self-awareness, recognising that you’re in the stress response in the first place. And while that might sound obvious, the truth is that many people have been operating from the hormones of stress for years. It’s […]
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 Nervous System Regulation Is the Missing Link for Women in Leadership
If you’re a woman in a leadership position, you’ve probably felt the weight of the expectations that come with it, always needing to have the answers (a form of imposter syndrome), always appearing composed, always delivering results. But beneath that exterior, how often do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or doubting your abilities? Here’s the truth […]
How to Help Employees Overcome Anxiety at Work
How to Support Employees to Thrive (Not Just Survive) This might sound odd, but I love training people in the workplace on the subject of anxiety. As someone who has also been a therapist for over a decade and worked deeply with anxiety more than anything else, I’ve seen firsthand how transformative clarity and practical […]
The Power of EFT Tapping | A Conversation with Dr. Peta Stapleton
Introduction Host (Sara Maude):I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Peta Stapleton today, all the way from Australia. Dr. Stapleton is a clinical and health psychologist, a researcher, and a leading expert in the field of Emotional Freedom Technique, which is one of my favourite modalities. She has also just been awarded the Distinguished Contribution to […]
Why a Fear of Failure Doesn’t Exist
Why the Fear of Failure is an Illusion Having sat across from hundreds of people in my work as a therapist, I’m no stranger to hearing stories about “failure.” But what I’m sharing here might invite you to see the topic of fear of failure in a completely different way. For me, one of the […]
Discover the Secret Weapon Against Workplace Stress and Burnout
Reduce Workplace Stress and Burnout Immediately If you’ve ever looked around your workplace and felt concerned about the number of tired eyes, tense shoulders, and overwhelmed faces, not to mention high absence rates and presenteeism, you’re not alone. Stress and burnout have become the modern workplace epidemic, impacting productivity, engagement, morale, and employee retention. Many […]
How to Make Mental Health Training Stick
Why Is Mental Health Training Becoming Essential in Every Organisation? Mental health training, mental health awareness training, and mental health training for managers are fast becoming staples on the learning and development calendars of many organisations, and rightly so. More businesses are beginning to understand that mental health is not just a “nice to have” […]
Why Does International Women’s Day Matter for Women in Leadership?
What Is International Women’s Day Really About? International Women’s Day (IWD) isn’t just a date on the calendar. It’s a moment to pause, reflect, and ask: What are we still not saying about the lived experience of women in leadership? Because in truth, many organisations still approach IWD as a single day of celebration, a talk, […]