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.

As we continue to navigate the ever evolving and demanding landscape of healthcare, the importance of effective supervision cannot be understated. It's not just about ensuring quality care for our clients, but also about the support of ongoing learning and fostering a supportive and thriving work environment for ourselves and our colleagues.

As we embrace the fresh start that 2024 offers, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on our past experiences and set our sights on the future.

As we approach the end of the year, it’s a natural time for reflection and contemplation. During the festive season’s hustle and bustle, it’s worth taking a few moments to ponder how we measure a year and what wisdom we can extract from it.

Have you ever had an idea that was ahead of its time? How did you navigate it?

Authenticity is a word often bandied around, but do we reflect adequately on what authenticity truly means?

The unfolding process of self-awareness is more than a mere journey—it’s an essential quest. The unfolding journey can be riddled with obstacles, that can distract us from the necessary work of taking a neutral perspective and learn and grow at deeper levels.

Life, hey? One moment you’re basking in the ‘WOW, THAT’S FANTASTIC!’ glow, and the next, you’re blindsided and it’s WTF!!

Well-being isn’t a solo act. It’s a symphony, complex and interdependent, with leadership setting the beat, individuals crafting the melody, and the collective ensemble adding the harmony.

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.

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.

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.

In our fast-paced world, where the line between work and personal life can often blur, establishing and maintaining strong professional boundaries is paramount. These boundaries not only safeguard our well-being but also ensure we can sustainably offer the highest level of care to our work.

Do you invite feedback from others as a way of modelling the skills of receiving feedback? This is a hugely impactful way of building psychologically safe relationships. Read the full article to learn more about the 11 principles of receiving feedback well.

Feedback conversations are powerful. They can be a wonderful or terrible experience for all parties involved. So how can we ensure we provide feedback to our colleagues and teams in a psychologically safe manner?

In the realm of our work in the health and community sector, the ability to effectively manage emotional interactions is paramount. Individuals who are skilled at managing emotional responses and fostering a positive workplace culture can be referred to as 'amygdala whisperers'. In this article I share the traits of amygdala whisperers and tips on how we can practice these skills in our workplaces.

As a leader, being able to step into the shoes of others, both individuals and well as our teams and to see things from their experience and emotional perspective is a game changer. One of the best things we can do as leaders is to intentionally cultivate compassion within our team. Here I provide some practice exercises to help you get started.

When transitioning from practitioner to leader, it helps to reflect on good leadership models and aim to emulate them.

Focusing on what we can control is crucial because it empowers us to take action and make a positive difference in our lives.

Welcome to the first instalment of my new blog series, where I reflect on the previous month and share some of the themes that are common in many workplaces, lessons learned, and what’s coming up.