Mental Resilience – Discover What Keeps Teams from Cracking
The ancient Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, once said that you never bathe in the same river twice. Because it’s never the same river and it’s never the same you. Yet, why is it that we keep banging up again the same problems, experiencing the same reactions to situations and thinking the same thoughts? What happened to […]
Is Perfectionism Quietly Burning Out Your HR Team?
The Hidden Cost of Perfectionism in HR Leadership Perfectionism might appear as high standards, but in HR, it’s often a silent saboteur and one of the signs your HR team is burning out. Perfectionism: The Silent Saboteur in HR I’ve lost count of the number of HR professionals who’ve confided in me, sometimes laughing it […]
The Truth About Self-Awareness No Workplace Can Afford to Ignore
The link between high performance and self-awareness. If you’ve ever attended one of my employee wellbeing webinars, you might have noticed the bookcase behind me. It’s lined with over a decade’s worth of journals, each one filled with thoughts, breakthroughs, and the sometimes-cringeworthy evidence of my evolving self-awareness. Like many people, I once believed I was […]
You Are Already More Powerful Than You Know: A Love Letter to HR Leaders
I need to tell you something that might just change everything for you. You are already incredibly powerful. Not in some future version of yourself when you’ve “figured it all out” or when you finally feel “ready enough.” Right now. Today. In this moment. I know this because I see you. I see you showing up […]
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 […]
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 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 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 […]
Bridging the Gap Between High Performance and Wellbeing
The Secret to High Performance at Work During my time as an HR leader, the concept of ‘high performance’ was a significant focal point in our HR strategies. Back then, the term “high performance” often felt like a buzzword, and nowadays, it seems the spotlight has shifted to the notion of ‘agile working.’ During my […]
The Invisible Faces of Trauma in the Workplace
Rethinking Workplace Trauma: It’s Not Just About Big, Obvious Events When we hear the word “trauma,” most people think of major life events: car accidents, bereavement, abuse, war zones, and natural disasters. These are what society tends to label as “valid” traumas. But the truth is, trauma can be much more subtle and far more […]