There’s a problem with high performance
High performance is everywhere. We see it advertised on sports clothes, in training programs, its all-over social media including LinkedIn, and it’s rife in our workplaces. “We’re a high performing organisation.” “I lead a high performing team.” “Our focus is on building on a high performance mindset.” I was first introduced to high performance many […]
How are you?
When was the last time you checked in with yourself to see how you’re going? Really going… Often we focus on those around us and their wellbeing, yet we forget to take the time to ask ourselves “how am I?” Perhaps you could do it now. So, “how are you?” The answer we’re trying to […]
Is quiet quitting a cure for burnout?
Have you heard of quiet quitting? I came across this trend a few weeks ago when it was hard to escape it – featuring on the morning shows and social media channels, and dominating headlines in publications such as HuffPost, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian etc. If you’re not familiar, the term relates to the […]
How big is your passion pie?
If you were to draw a circle with segments that represent different aspects of your life, how big would the slice for your work take up? It doesn’t really matter what the answer is, but the question is whether you’re happy with the size of the slice? Or do you want it to be bigger? […]
What do your workers want?
How to win the war on talent is the million dollar+ question that many leaders are trying to answer right now. We’ve been talking about the Great Resignation for months. Many are still convinced it’s a myth rather than reality. But myth or not, the fear of its fallout is certainly very real. Recently, 100 CEOs met […]
Are you prepared for hybrid working?
After two very long years, this March we saw the return to the office for many and a glimpse of the hybrid working model. Some were counting down the days until they could reconnect with their colleagues face to face. Yet others have been reluctant to give up the flexibility they’ve become accustomed to whilst from working from home… So […]
2022: The Year of Action
And just like that we’re saying hello to February! That first month flew and I don’t think many could have predicted what we have experienced over the past few weeks… After some timeout, I’ve kicked off this year feeling refreshed and ready for whatever is thrown at me. But I know not everyone is feeling this way… Most were […]
5 ways to best rest and recover
Do you feel like you’re crawling towards the finish line? Counting down the days until you’re able to take a break? If so, you’re not alone. Many are feeling exhausted right now. Yet we shouldn’t be starting our holidays feeling this way… Our time-off should be when we’re energised to have fun, celebrate and show up to loved ones in […]
Why optimism is good for you
Whilst we continue to face pandemic-related challenges, optimism can help us cope better. Yet optimism comes with a whole range of other benefits and is great for us, not just good. What is optimism? According to Simon Sinek, “optimism is not the denial of the current state. Optimism is the belief that the future is bright”. As Sinek […]
Are you languishing?
If we rewind to the start of this year, you may recall there was a sense of excitement about; anticipation that 2021 surely had to be better than the previous 12 months. The COVID-19 vaccines were being rolled out and with that came the prospect that postponed celebrations and overseas holidays were within our reach. But here we find […]