The Shadow Side of Leadership: Managing Power, Ego, and Responsibility
Leadership is often celebrated as a role of influence and inspiration, but it also carries significant psychological risks. The very traits that empower leaders to drive change are authority, confidence, and responsibility which can lead to unintended consequences when not carefully managed. To lead ethically and empathetically, leaders must remain vigilant about the shadow side […]
How Conflict Can Be Positive: Harnessing Diversity for Innovation
Conflict often carries a negative reputation, conjuring images of tension, miscommunication, and division. Yet, when conflict is approached with the right mindset and tools, conflict can become a powerful driver of growth, creativity, and innovation. Leaders who transform conflict into collaboration unlock their teams’ hidden potential, fostering a culture of inclusivity and progress. Functional Diversity: […]
Thriving in the Digital Age: Prioritising Digital Wellbeing
As technology becomes woven into every aspect of our lives, maintaining digital wellbeing has become crucial. Digital wellbeing encompasses the impact of technology on our physical, mental, and emotional health, emphasising the importance of balancing online and offline activities. The rise of remote work has brought new opportunities for flexibility and autonomy, but it has […]
From Reflection to Transformation: Leveraging Coaching for Growth and Success in 2025
As we approach 2025, it’s crucial to reflect on where we’ve been and where we’re headed. Reflection is the cornerstone of growth, offering leaders a chance to assess past achievements, identify blind spots, and re-align priorities. Employees who spend 15 minutes at the end of the day reflecting on their learnings see a 23% improvement […]
Building a Better Workplace: How Organisational Culture Enables Lasting Positive Change
Building a better workplace begins with understanding the role of organisational culture in fostering lasting, positive change. When businesses undertake organisational change – a process involving major adjustments to adapt or improve key operations – a strong, healthy culture can provide essential support. Culture creates a guiding framework for decisions, expectations and behaviours across a […]
From the Top Down: How Stressed Leaders Impact Teams and Organisations
In today’s fast-paced professional landscape, the role of leadership is crucial in navigating challenges and steering teams towards success. However, the pressure of leadership can often lead to stress, with 41% of senior leaders feeling stressed and 36% feeling exhausted. This impacts the wellbeing of the leader, but also trickles down into all levels of […]
Sleeping for success: The links between sleep, performance and wellbeing
We spend around 1/3 of our lives asleep, which for the average person translates into 9,733 days or 233,600 hours. This may seem like a big proportion of our lives that we “lose”, however quality and quantity of sleep directly affects the remaining 2/3 of our time that we are conscious. Quality vs Quantity When […]
Managing Uncertainty and Change in the Workplace
Managing Uncertainty and Change in the Workplace During periods of change, it’s normal for feelings of uncertainty to manifest in the workplace. In the last few years, the working world has had to continuously adapt in response to significant challenges; such as COVID-19, staff shortages, the socioeconomic climate and the development of technologies that redefine […]
Wellbeing in Winter: A Manager’s Guide to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
As the short days and gloomy weather continue, professionals in the UK and across the northern hemisphere face the annual challenge of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), with 1 in 15 people in the UK affected by it. In this article, we’ll explore the effects of SAD on workplace performance and provide insights on how managers […]
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