Posts Tagged ‘wellbeing’
Dead calm – How I’ve lost the wind beneath my sails.
For the last four months, I’ve been stuck in a dead calm. It’s as if I’m in in a yacht, rudderless, with no waves or wind to carry me forward. There’s no island in the distance, beckoning me. I keep waiting for a gust of wind to propel me ahead to the next ‘big thing’:…
Read MoreThe first red flag of burnout: Chronic exhaustion
A bit like a candle burning down, burnout is a slow burn. It doesn’t happen overnight. That’s one of the challenges in spotting it. But learning to identify the early-stage signs helps us reduce the chances of burnout going undetected. There are three red flags that leaders can look out for in themselves and in…
Read More3 Common Leadership Myths About Burnout – And What To Think Instead
The following is a piece I wrote for the incredible Tanveer Naseer’s Leadership blog, republished here. There are so many myths surrounding burnout; in this article I break down three of them – and share what you can do to counter those myths and prevent burnout in your organisation. Enjoy! Although the word ‘burnout’ is…
Read MoreJust a week until you can discover how to go Beyond Burnout
Drum roll please… Next week, on 9 February, my book Beyond Burnout: How to Spot it, Stop It and Stamp it Out is being released into all good bookstores. If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ll know it’s been an epic journey to write and publish this book. And while it’s rewarding to…
Read MorePutting the spotlight on workplace wellbeing + your help with a survey
Understanding and supporting mental wellbeing is increasingly a priority for organisations – and with good reason. It has a profound effect on our workplaces – not only for employees, but also for overall organisational performance. But for leaders and organisations to make any substantial impact in this area, we need to go beyond simply paying…
Read MoreTips on health and wellbeing: Key learnings from the 2018 Corporate Health and Wellbeing Summit
Last week, I attended one of those fancy conferences where you wear a tag around your neck with your name on it and eat little canapes all day long. In this instance, the food was really yummy and healthy – because it was the Corporate Health and Wellbeing Summit. There were some pretty impressive speakers there…
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