Wellbeing & Mental Health
EQ isn’t enough: How CEOs are tapping into deeper wisdom
Modern leaders face more than just business challenges, they’re navigating purpose, pressure, and people in a world that often feels unmoored. What if the real leadership edge isn’t just empathy, but a deeper kind of awareness that connects values, meaning and resilience? Yosi Amram looks at a shift from within. In today’s hyper-speed, AI-driven, burnout-ridden world, emotional intelligence (or EQ) is no longer optional for leaders. They’re expected to be self-aware, empathetic, and emotionally attuned, not just to bolster workplace…
Forget quiet quitting! Revenge quitting is the new workplace wake-up call
Dr Ryne Sherman explores the rise of revenge quitting, where frustrated employees walk away, but with impact, not silence. Driven by unmet needs around purpose, safety, and leadership, today’s workforce is pushing back. Here’s what organisations must do to retain talent, and why quick fixes just won’t cut it anymore. We’ll wish for quiet quitting as we’ve entered a new era of bold exits where frustrated employees aren’t just handing in their notice—they’re making sure it’s heard loud and clear.…
The future of work is pressure-smart, not pressure-free
Pressure at work is not the enemy, but burnout is. Kimberley Rowbottom explores why businesses need to rethink outdated stress strategies and build smarter pressure management through learning. It’s time to equip people with the tools to thrive, not just survive, in today’s high-pressure world of hybrid work and uncertainty Navigating the post-pandemic workplace, it’s become clear that the line between healthy pressure and harmful stress has become even more all-encompassing. Employees face pressure from multiple sources – from hybrid…
The evolution of workplace wellbeing: It’s more than words, it’s a leadership practice
Back in the 1980s, it was all about toughing it out. Now, workplace wellbeing means so much more. Dr Lesley Aitcheson looks at how mental, emotional and physical health became business priorities. She explains why leaders make the real difference, and why it’s time to stop talking and start doing As a middle manager in the 1980s, I quickly learnt to acclimatise to the prevailing workplace ethos: tough it out, whatever the personal cost. Vulnerability was rarely welcomed. Admitting to…
Clear, kind and real: How to make communication count
Your communication skills can go from clunky to clear with just a few tweaks. From knowing what kind of chat you’re really having to handling tricky moments with empathy, it’s all about keeping it real and human. Jo Henwood explains how to keep your cool and make your message land Recently, I delivered back-to-back sessions on wellbeing, communication, coaching and feedback. While these were separate sessions, there are themes across all the topics that can make our communication more impactful. …
The role of training in overcoming imposter syndrome
Self-doubt doesn’t just live in your head, it’s hitting businesses hard. From lost productivity to rising staff turnover, imposter syndrome is more than a buzzword. In this piece, Mike Worley explores how targeted training and development can give employees the confidence and tools they need to overcome it and thrive Imposter syndrome – the persistent feeling of not being qualified, smart or confident enough for a role – affects nearly a third of employees. While it often manifests as self-doubt, stress, anxiety and burnout,…
Change fatigue: Why L&D should prioritise the human side of change
Change fatigue is feeling weary, indifferent or resistant towards increasing organisational changes. Steve Macaulay explores how L&D can play a pivotal role in tackling this issue by focusing on emotional wellbeing, resilience and communication, ensuring employees feel supported, valued and capable of navigating transitions successfully in today’s fast-paced business environment There is a widespread problem in organisations, manifesting itself as the exhaustion many employees are feeling as they face constant change. Companies often use neutral, even positive, managerial language to describe…
How to turn conversations about stress into meaningful interventions in the workplace
Stress is everywhere, particularly in today’s working environment. And when someone finally speaks up, what a manager says next can change everything. Joseph Conway explains why giving managers the tools and confidence to handle tough conversations isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s a business-critical skill that can protect employees’ wellbeing and performance Stress has been widely described as a modern-day epidemic – and the research is stacking up to prove just how true this is. According to Mental Health UK’s Burnout Report…
How to create a deaf-friendly workplace (it’s easier than you think)
To mark Deaf Awareness Week (5 to 11 May), Anna Park reveals just how easy it is to create a deaf-friendly workplace. From clear communication tips to clever office layout tweaks, small steps can make a huge impact. Inclusion doesn’t have to be hard, and it starts with awareness. #DeafAwarenessWeek2025 One in three adults in the UK are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus. This striking statistic underscores a crucial need that businesses and organisations cannot ignore. With this in mind, it…
ADHD isn’t the problem—being misunderstood is
🧠✨ Steve Ollington explores how misunderstanding shapes the lives of people with ADHD—from school to retirement. 🚀 Despite their strengths, many face barriers at work, in relationships, and beyond. The solution? Greater awareness, training, and willingness to learn as people with ADHD need your help to be better understood From childhood to retirement, one of the biggest challenges faced by people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the feeling of being misunderstood. This isn’t a minor inconvenience; it’s a…
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