How do you let go of things at the end of the workday?

Too often, we fall into the trap of excessive selflessness, feeling under significant pressure to equate personal depletion with effective professionalism.

The adage “give someone a fish and you feed them for a day, teach them to fish and you feed them for a lifetime” rings so true when it comes to refining our role as professional and clinical supervisors.

Happy International Women's Day to everyone celebrating the day!

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.

In this article, we'll explore some common barriers to providing effective feedback and conclude with three practical tips that can help us refine our feedback skills.

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.