Coronavirus: Do Not Fear the Bogeyman
How the Coronavirus Lockdown Reshaped Work, Burnout, and Mental Health Worldwide Back in 2020, I published a blog titled ‘Coronavirus: Do Not Fear the Bogeyman,’ inspired by a powerful message from Dr. Bruce Lipton, stem cell biologist and best-selling author of The Biology of Belief. Lipton wrote, “We are being programmed with the belief that this […]
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%. […]
They’re Just Playing the Mental Health Card
“They’re just playing the mental health card.” If you’ve worked in retail, chances are you’ve heard this phrase. Maybe even said it. I’ve heard it myself more times than I can count, especially when delivering mental health training for managers in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. It’s usually said with frustration. Sometimes with disbelief. Often with a roll of […]
Why Kindness Is a Powerful Tool for People Managers
In his book The 5 Side Effects of Kindness, Dr David Hamilton lays out the science beautifully. Kindness: Kindness really is the gift that keeps on giving. When someone shows us kindness, we feel it, and as David shares, that feeling spreads. The term psychological safety is one which is becoming well-known in organisations. In simple […]
Why Your Employee Wellbeing Strategy Isn’t Working
Why talk about mental health at work? Protecting and supporting the mental health of employees is no longer a nice-to-have but vital for the future of your business. Lockdown, COVID-19, economic uncertainty, and social unrest have impacted employees immensely, with a rise in stress, burnout, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), and substance abuse. The pandemic has […]
Understanding the Dimensions of Employee Wellbeing
What Are the Key Dimensions of Employee Wellbeing? Employee wellbeing includes physical, emotional, social, and financial health, as well as factors like resilience, work-life balance, and job satisfaction. There’s no single “right” model; what matters most is creating a wellbeing strategy that reflects the unique needs of your people and workplace. Depending on where you […]
Why Deep Listening Is the Hidden Skill Every Conscious Leader Needs
Conscious Leadership Begins with Deep Listening Deep listening is the most underrated leadership skill in the workplace. Learn how emotionally intelligent leaders use deep listening to boost wellbeing, trust, and performance, and why it’s central to mental health training for managers. “This is the problem with dealing with someone who is actually a good listener. […]
Resilience for Leaders and the Link to Clarity
What if the biggest breakthroughs in business performance, leadership, and wellbeing don’t come from working harder, but from less on the mind? In this episode, I sit down with Sunday Times best-selling author Jamie Smart, the man who trained me in Clarity coaching and helped shape how I now work with leaders and organisations. Jamie has coached […]
How to Make Workplace Wellbeing Strategic
Making Employee Wellbeing Strategic with David Blackburn How do you create a workplace where people can truly thrive? In this episode, we were honoured to be joined by David Blackburn, Chief People Officer at the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, and recognised as the 3rd Most Influential HR Professional in the UK by HR Magazine. With 25 […]
HR Burnout in the Workplace – What it is and How to Prevent
Burnout at work is on the rise, and HR is one of the hardest hit professions. Most leaders don’t understand the physiological and neurological toll HR burnout takes. Least of all on the people absorbing everyone else’s. This is what HR burnout is. What chronic stress does to the body and the mind. And why […]