Mental Health at Work

When Anxiety Strikes: Simple Steps to Regain Control

When Anxiety Strikes: Simple Steps to Regain Control

Feeling overwhelmed about the future? You're not alone. Anxiety can creep up in all areas of life—whether at work, home, or in social settings. In this blog, I share three simple, practical techniques to help you recognise anxiety and find calm amidst the chaos. From breathing exercises to reframing your thoughts, these strategies are designed to help you manage anxiety whenever it strikes

When passion leads to burnout - Strategies for balance

When passion leads to burnout - Strategies for balance

We've all heard the saying, "Do what you love, and you'll never work a day in your life." But the reality is often quite the opposite. When you're passionate about your work, you might end up working harder and longer, pushing yourself to the brink of burnout. Passion-driven professions like teaching, healthcare, and leadership are especially at risk. So, how can you protect your well-being while still doing what you love? Recognizing burnout, taking regular breaks, and incorporating play into your work are just a few steps that can help.

Should you stay or should you go?

Should you stay  or should you go?

Deciding whether to leave a job is rarely straightforward. There are countless factors to consider, and the weight of these decisions can often leave us feeling paralyzed. However, when our mental health and overall well-being are at risk, it becomes crucial to evaluate whether it's time to move on or develop coping strategies to manage the situation effectively.

Beyond Band-Aids & EAP

Beyond Band-Aids & EAP

Organisations have been using EAP for many years now, but is this model working for the modern work environment? In this blog we look at two alternatives to EAP in how to create a workplace that is healthy and sustainable. Leadership development and Professional Supervision are two options that are both in the preventative and sustainable space.

How to be a good boss

How to be a good boss

Every good leader has been a bad boss at some point.

The truth is, we’re all a mixture of good and bad qualities and leadership often falls upon us by accident.

Managers - be they good leaders, or bad bosses - have a profound impact on their teams.

So what makes a bad boss, and what makes a good leader?

How can bad bosses become good leaders?