Giving yourself permission to be a work in progress means recognising the foundation you're building on and acknowledging that growth is an essential part of becoming a more effective leader.

Think of yourself as a lighthouse. Just as a lighthouse must maintain its light to guide ships safely to shore, a leader must take care of themselves to effectively guide and support their team.

Maintaining integrity and long-term satisfaction sometimes requires making choices that may disappoint in the short term. Navigating these situations with compassion and clarity is essential for personal growth and fulfilment.

What small steps can we take to create a culture where we see others and ourselves?

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.

Never before, have the pressures of dysfunctional systems been so impactful.

So, what skills do we need and what strategies can assist us in navigating the leadership and self-leadership required in different sized teams?

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.

In an ideal world, we want our supervisees to bring an enthusiastic and open approach to supervision.

Along with our need for safety, belonging, fulfillment, and love, feeling valued is undoubtedly one of our core human needs.

Integrity is a fundamental pillar of any successful workplace. It shapes the environment in profound ways, influencing not just individual behaviour but also the overall culture of an organisation.

Grab your apron and your favourite spatula, because we’re about to blend, whisk, and bake the most delectable dish for effective and engaging supervision.

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.

Balancing the need for being efficient alongside the costs of efficiency is a continual juggle in our workplaces.

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.