Deafening Silence

Deafening Silence

What to do when no one is talking RiskDangerInsecurityFearPunishmentAvoidance These words popped into my head as I read a Psychological Safety focused newsletter from Psychsafety.co.uk. As I read the words now, I am struck at the weight of them. Each one is heavy in...
The Reason You’re Burnt Out

The Reason You’re Burnt Out

It’s not entirely your fault, but it is within your control I read a quote the other day that stayed with me for hours. “Burnout exists because we’ve made rest a reward rather than a right.” It was said by Juliet C. Obodo, HypnoSomatic Practitioner™ Trainer. She’s...
Talk to Your Team!

Talk to Your Team!

A sure fire way to engage them Part of me wants to stop this blog right here. I often think this is all that needs to be said if your team is experiencing friction, lacking motivation, missing trust, or failing to meet your shared goals – TALK TO THEM! They are...
Mid-Life Reflection

Mid-Life Reflection

From terror to excitement Mid-point, mid-career, mid-life … crisis? Crisis might be dramatic for some (for some, it’s real), but I think most people naturally start to reflect more and take stock of their life up to this “midpoint,” and look ahead, anxious about what...
Don’t Ask Me!

Don’t Ask Me!

Sidestepping: A misuse of power? We hear a lot about how people abuse power; taking advantage of it to get others to do what they want. In fact, it’s what I wrote about in my last blog. In reading more from author Julie Diamond and her work on the topic of Power in...
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