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Self-Care: Indulgent or Investment?
Self-care and the commitment we each make to create a sustainable career is critical.
Do leaders need psychological safety too?
It’s a familiar scene, but one that raises an important question: who ensures that leaders feel psychologically safe?
How do you build psychological safety when hiring new employees?
Creating psychological safety in the workplace is more than a “nice-to-have” quality; it’s a foundational necessity for team cohesion, high-quality client care, and retention.
How do you build your bandwidth?
As we expand our capacity to be present and effective in our personal and professional lives, we not only navigate challenges with grace but also unlock the potential for genuine fulfilment and impact.
What hinders your ability to build bandwidth?
Our bandwidth is like the foundation of a house, you can’t see it directly, but if it is not solid, the house is shaky and unsustainable.
Finding Anchor Points Amidst Overwhelming Systemic Challenges
Amidst the chaos, finding and engaging with our anchor points helps us stay grounded and reminds us why we do what we do and that there is a future beyond this present moment.
Addressing the Cost of Caring: Caring for our Overwhelmed Healthcare Warriors
Never before, have the pressures of dysfunctional systems been so impactful.
What does excessive self-criticism cost you?
Excessive and unnecessary self-criticism undoubtedly costs us dearly. Yet we are often unaware of the degree to which it impacts us individually and collectively.
Are you feeling valued?
Along with our need for safety, belonging, fulfillment, and love, feeling valued is undoubtedly one of our core human needs.
What Type of Leader Do You Want to Be?
Let’s explore the facets of becoming the leader you want to be, the leader you can be, and the leader your workplace needs you to be.
Are you over-functioning for your workplace?
Too often, we fall into the trap of excessive selflessness, feeling under significant pressure to equate personal depletion with effective professionalism.
Celebrating International Women’s Day
Happy International Women's Day to everyone celebrating the day!
Fostering Self-Awareness
The demands of both our professional and personal lives make self-awareness absolutely critical to our capability, our development, our ability to thrive and work sustainably.
Creating Professional and Personal Sustainability
As we are starting to gear up for the year ahead, it’s critical to reflect on the habits and practices that support our wellbeing and capacity to thrive.
Are you ahead of the curve and shaping the future?
Have you ever had an idea that was ahead of its time? How did you navigate it?
From WOW, THAT’S FANTASTIC to WTF
Life, hey? One moment you’re basking in the ‘WOW, THAT’S FANTASTIC!’ glow, and the next, you’re blindsided and it’s WTF!!
The Importance of Self-Compassion During Challenging Times
Self-compassion is a critical component for navigating life's challenges. By extending kindness and understanding to ourselves during times of hardship, we can embrace imperfections and confront challenges with a balanced perspective. This article outlines the many advantages of self-compassion and practical steps to embrace it.
Navigating Moral Injury
In today's complex world, we are confronted not only with ethical dilemmas within our own areas of expertise but also with broader societal concerns that deeply affect our moral compass. It is crucial to expand our concept of moral injury to encompass the effects of external events, such as the Australian Referendum and global events, as they can significantly contribute to our mental and emotional stress. In this article, I delve into the intricacies of moral injury, outline its indicators, and offer actionable steps to mitigate its effects.
Outer progress starts with inner work
Career development isn't just about acquiring skills; it's about strengthening our inner foundation of self-leadership to cultivate fertile soil for our growth and development. In this piece, I've outlined key steps to help you build your sense of self, self-belief, and self-trust to provide the groundwork for outer progress.