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What’s the biggest challenge facing people in lockdown?
From conversations I’ve had with clients and friends and from information shared on social media, it seems to me that the biggest challenge facing everyone right now is… BURNOUT. If […]
The pain of exercise…how do I get motivated?
When you’re juggling work from home (and potentially home schooling), it’s easy to neglect yourself. Normal activities go by the wayside, and healthy eating and exercise may not feel like […]
Do you see the value in peer learning?
According to the National Training Laboratories Institute, the average person retains just 5% of the information they hear in a lecture. But they will retain 50% of what they hear in a […]
Do I need a coach or a psychologist?
Throughout my years as a professional leadership coach, I’ve encountered many situations where a prospective client is unsure if they need a coach or a psychologist. Perhaps they have been […]
The one skill you need no matter where you work
A recent article from McKinsey on the future of work stated that up to 25% more workers than was previously estimated will potentially need to switch occupations in the not-too-distant […]
Save the environment? No – I want to change it!
I work with many highly technical professionals who are at the top of their game within their field of expertise. These are brilliant people who have given their all to […]
How restorative practice can help solve conflict in your workplace
When conflict arises, what happens in your workplace? Is it ignored? Are people separated? Or does everyone just hope it will resolve on its own? Workplaces are such unique environments, […]
Do you suffer from information avoidance? Yes, it’s real!
Late last year, a nurse in the US spoke out about her concern that people who had contracted COVID and landed in intensive care refused to believe it was real. […]