What stress levels should we work at? burnout changing work stress management well-being at work Feb 16, 2023

I used to think being a 8/10 stressed out was normal. That's what high performers do, right?!

I have changed my mind since I had a burn out. I had to take 4 weeks off in 2015 because my body collapsed one morning while getting ready to take a flight for a business trip.

I went to see an expert to...

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Was Rihanna actually practicing yoga live on stage at the NFL Half Time Show? mindfulness Feb 15, 2023

Hear me out.

Rihanna was actually practicing yoga live on stage at the NFL Half Time Show. Hear me out.

If we can park opinions around the appropriateness of her sexy moves (at least she was fully covered), all that was for show, an act, show business.

Check out this post from a yoga teacher...

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What does Rihanna's NFL Halftime Show and Mindfulness have in common? mindfulness well-being at work Feb 14, 2023

Show business is exactly that a show, but to deliver a performance in front of the biggest audience in the world you need presence and mindfulness skills. So what does that have to do with Rihanna. 

3 things I took away from Rihanna’s NFL HalfTime Show aside from the controversy:

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A tip to figure out what helps recharge your batteries stress management Feb 02, 2023
  • We can't perform at our best if we don’t understand what energises us psychologically. Most believe mental-health comes down to exercising and eating well. Yes this is important. But it isn't enough.

    Some of us will notice our energy levels go up when we are around certain people,...
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You don’t need to be a Zen Master to promote well-being in your team changing work well-being at work Jan 31, 2023

The biggest concern I hear about Leaders wanting to promote well-being in their team, is that they don't feel they are a good enough example.

They tell me:
• I don't take lunch breaks.
• I reply to emails late.
• I don't take holidays.

They fear not having credibility speaking of...

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Are team building days just ways to distract us from addressing the elephants in the room communication Jan 30, 2023

Team building days tend to involve fun activities to create a positive atmosphere for people to connect without needing to produce a work related outcome. The idea being to increase morale and motivation.

This is no longer enough. Low engagement is at an all time high. Silence is the...

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Join our 10 Day Meditation Challenge mindfulness stress management well-being at work Jan 10, 2023

Who is this for?

1. If you are curious and new to meditation
2. If you have tried on and off but don't have a daily practice
3. If you have a daily practice and you want too try something new

Meditation was very hard for me 5years ago, now that I have found a way to make it work, I'd like to share it...

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Why putting too much pressure on your team will backfire on your results leadership self-awareness well-being at work Jan 05, 2023

With redundancies, employees who have kept their jobs will be expected to produce more with less resources.

The problem with asking too much from your team all the time, is that they will eventually burnout, lose motivation and energy. And when you need them the most, they won't have anything...

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Start the 2023 new year with gratitude mindfulness self-development self-transformation Jan 01, 2023

Being grateful for what went well this year and celebrating our success are key to starting the new year with good vibes.

What are you grateful for about the past 2022 year?




What are you celebrating tonight about the past 2022 year?




In 2022, I am grateful for:
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The secret reason new year resolutions fail productivity self-transformation Dec 28, 2022

A new year, another chance to start over? No, not really

80% of New Year’s Resolutions fail before February
In fact changing our habits is very hard because …

95% of our thoughts, feelings and actions are subconscious.

Yes! You heard right.

We only have control of 5% of what we actually...

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3 Things to plan for your well-being leadership stress management well-being at work Nov 17, 2022

We don’t do what we don’t prioritise. Where is your well-being on your list in 2023?


(1) Book most of your holiday time off upfront to make sure you don't wait until you are burnt out to take time off. Encourage your team to do the same.

Taking holiday when completely depleted will not...

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You don't have to be charismatic to be a great leader leadership pcm Nov 08, 2022

Some Leaders tell me they aren't a great leader because they don't feel they are inspiring or can’t show up on stage and motivate a room of people.

That is not true.

Charisma comes with a certain part of our personality traits being more energised than others. Our ability to inspire will...

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