Pride & Sadness – How to manage emotional setbacks in the workplace
Anzac day this year was an incredibly difficult one for me, my emotional reaction to being at a service took me by surprise. Dad passed away a little less than […]
Executive Endurance – Have you got what it takes?
Photo: Shutterstock Being an Executive is like running an ultra-marathon on trails, you start out full of excitement and anticipation at the opportunity and adventure ahead. But how do you […]
Is your mind (set) for success?
Whether or not your job title includes ‘Sales’, its likely that ‘selling’ is part of your professional role. All workplace interactions and many encounters outside of work are a chance […]
5 lessons my dad’s dementia taught me
I learned almost everything I know about dementia from my dad. At 74 his Alzheimer’s disease is very advanced and he lives in a brilliant care home. But the story […]
Employee Engagement – buzz phrase or business essential?
I’m not a great fan of buzzwords and frankly the term ‘employee engagement’ comes with a bit of a hum. However, despite its buzz worthy moniker, in practice, successful ‘employee […]
8 ways to get set for a stellar year
I love New Year. It’s a clean slate and a chance to reflect on the year that was. It delivers the rush of optimism and energy we need to review, […]
Creating a culture of health at work
Hands up if you offer your staff a workplace wellness program. Congratulations, you’re one of around 30% of Australian employers who recognise the value of creating a culture of health […]
4 ways to survive and thrive in the festive season
As the official ‘season to be jolly’ looms large, lots of us feel less than confident about our chances of keeping calm let alone making merry. If you’re at risk […]
4 ways to build a flexible mindset
Here’s the second of my two blogs based on my recent interview with ABC South West. The first one looked at neuroplasticity – our brain’s amazing capacity to support new […]
You can change your mind (set)
This is the first of two blogs that grew out of the notes I made for a recent interview with ABC South West. Supporting resilience and adaptability is at the […]