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 […]
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 […]
Why Confidence Feels Like A Phantom
Is confidence something you build? Are people naturally confident? The topic of confidence has had people scratching their heads for many years, so if you’re wondering how confidence works, here’s our insight and wisdom on the topic. Having worked as a psychotherapist and hypnotherapist for more than a decade, confidence is one of the top […]
Are Your Thoughts Holding You Hostage? How to Break Free and Lead with Confidence
As a woman in leadership, you’re constantly balancing responsibilities, doing your best to lead your team and get the most out of them and being a key part of the leadership team. But beneath the surface, there’s another battle at play, the relentless inner dialogue that questions your worth. You might recognise some of these […]
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” […]
How to Talk to Your Team About Mental Health.
Do you feel confident and calm when a team member opens up about something personal? Or do you find yourself in your head, wondering what to say, how to say it, or whether you need to fix something? From my experience training hundreds of managers across industries, you’re not alone if you feel unsure. When […]
What Signs Are You Sending Out as a Manager?
When I run mental health training for managers or deliver emotional intelligence training, there’s a question I love to ask early on: What signs are you sending out as a leader? It’s a powerful moment. You see the flicker of realisation behind the eyes of people who haven’t stopped to reflect in months, maybe years. Because here’s the […]
Can Happiness Be Measured?
After more than a decade of working with thousands of clients in one-to-one sessions, there’s one theme I’ve heard over and over again: “I just want to feel happier.” It sounds so simple. And yet, when I gently ask, “What will let you know that you’re feeling happier, more of the time?” …there’s often a […]
January is a Great Time to Kick off Your Workplace Wellbeing Programme
Why January Matters for Employee Wellbeing The holiday season, with its abundance of festivities, can often lead to indulgence in rich foods, alcohol, and relaxation. As we bid farewell to the last traces of our holiday treats and the calendar flips to January, many people find themselves facing the challenge of returning to work with […]