A Centre for Mental Health study found that presenteeism from mental ill health alone costs the UK economy £15.1 billion per year, and absenteeism costs £8.4 billion. To combat this, lots of workplaces have implemented wellbeing policies to help employees manage their own health positively. However, not every organisation has these policies in place. And…
How often do you take the time to just think? I don’t mean a momentary pause before you make a big decision. How often do you take the time to sit with your thoughts, without distraction, to come up with new ideas, and to reflect on your personal goals and achievements? If you’re like the…
As leaders, we’re always busy. Always on the go, juggling goals and priorities on a daily basis. In the early days of your leadership role, the motivation and passion for your job carries you through. Over time, this motivation can start to wane. Leaving you wondering if this is really the right role for you….
One of the books I frequently recommend to my executive coaching clients is Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. It’s as relevant now as it was on publication thirty years ago. I think Mr. Covey hit the nail on the head when he identified that good habits are the cornerstone of success. Building…
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Stress. It’s a word we hear a lot these days, and for good reason. We live and work in a fast-paced society where we’re constantly connected and constantly contactable. In many ways, it makes getting things done easier and faster. Unfortunately, it’s also a double-edged sword. A little stress isn’t a bad thing. In small…
It’s that time of year again where the sun starts to make a more regular appearance. It’s also when we start to spring clean our homes and plant seeds in our gardens ready for the spring months. But what do you do as a leader to prepare for the new season? With my executive coaching…
Over 20 years ago, my eldest son was born, and I remember my Grandma saying to me “you can’t be a great mum, wife, daughter, friend, neighbour, boss etc; if you’re not a great you.” This was her way of telling me to look after myself, but it was done in a way that provoked…
As 2019 comes to a close, it’s that time where we begin to reflect on the past year and our achievements. In between the many Christmas lunches and parties, that is! There’s something about the darker nights and the comforting lights of the Christmas tree that gets me into a more introspective mood. It’s the…
