Why Emotional Intelligence Training for Leaders Matters More Than Ever
To Create a Thriving Workforce, Emotional Intelligence Needs to be a High Priority Emotional intelligence training for leaders isn’t a luxury; it’s the foundation of conscious, high-impact leadership. Here’s what real transformation looks like. The concept of emotional intelligence training for leaders isn’t new in the corporate world. Over a decade ago, when I was […]
Christmas and Emotional Landmines – How to Stop Getting Blown Up
I know Christmas is still a month away (although I’m willing to guess the odd mince pie has made an appearance!), but when you finish reading this, you’ll see why I’ve chosen to publish this blog now. You see, one of the core elements we teach in our resilience training is the understanding of what’s […]
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 […]
Why HR Teams Can’t Afford to Ignore Emotional Resilience
Discover the value of emotional resilience training to create HR teams who stop firefighting and remain calm under pressure. When I first started delivering emotional resilience training, I had no idea just how much it would resonate with HR teams. But I shouldn’t have been surprised. After all, I’ve walked in those shoes. I’ve sat in the […]
From Pigeons to Dead Bodies – The Epidemic of HR Burnout!
Working in Human Resources isn’t just about policies and procedures. It’s about navigating the most challenging, unexpected and emotionally demanding situations an organisation can throw at you, and it’s one of the reasons why HR is a high burnout profession. From disciplinary hearings involving pigeons to tragedy and trauma, HR professionals face scenarios that would […]
Why Resilience Is Important for HR Leaders
Why Emotional Resilience is Crucial for HR teams When I first began to deliver training, one of the first programmes I created was emotional resilience training for HR teams. The reason for this was twofold. I’d worked closely with several forward-thinking HR leaders who had heard me talking about everything I was learning while studying solution-focused psychotherapy. […]
Why Stress Management Training Isn’t Stopping HR Burnout
If you’re an HR professional who’s attended stress management courses, downloaded mindfulness apps, and tried every wellness strategy in the book, and you’re still experiencing overwhelming fatigue, emotional reactivity and that crushing sense of burnout, you’re not alone. And it’s not your fault. There’s a critical missing piece that explains why traditional approaches fall short. […]
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 […]
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 […]