This last few weeks, I have been supporting my son and his partner as they prepare to move house. My partner and I have visited on a number of occasions to take their boys out for the day so they can give packing and sorting a more concentrated effort. I was chatting to my son […]
Category Archives: Workplace Leadership
Everything needs a reason. Without a sense of a why, would you tackle a task? Human history is filled with stories of people creating amazing things out of need or necessity. When need is strong, human beings find a new level of resourcefulness, motivation and commitment. They find themselves working well with others as they […]
Introduction: A time for contemplation is always special. Perhaps in our lives, we do not take time enough for contemplation as the quieter moments seem to be filled with rapid thoughts of worry, doubt, regrets, and irritation. But taking quiet moments like the Dawn Service, or going for a walk in nature, can give us […]
Introduction: A time for contemplation is always special. Perhaps, in our lives, we do not take time enough for contemplation as the quieter moments seem to be filled with rapid thoughts of worry, doubt, regrets, and irritation. But taking quiet moments like the Dawn Service, or going for a walk in nature, can give us […]
Introduction: Wellbeing in the workplace is climbing closer to the top of the business agenda. Government regulations coupled with the risk of high compensation claims are bringing Wellbeing directly under the noses of the C-suite. In her regular bulletin, Katrina Walton from Wellness Designs in Brisbane wrote today: Now more than ever, employee wellbeing is […]
Introduction: Epigenetics is an incredible science, and perhaps the most exciting of all the human sciences over the past 20 years. For years, we have been told that so many diseases are genetic. Angelina Jolie famously endured a double mastectomy for fear of getting breast cancer because she carried the “brca” gene. She never had […]
Introduction: Financial Wellness is often overlooked. I am not sure why. Whenever I deliver a seminar that may relate to stress in some way, I ask the question: “Who here is highly skilled in worry?” Everyone has a bit of a laugh as most of them raise their hands. When I ask what they worry […]
Introduction: A quick update on the learning and podcasting. It has been incredible. I have been tuning in a lot to Jordan Peterson. I admire his intellect and his command of the English language. But even more so, some of his guests are brilliant. I’ve been taking a deep interest in Narcissism and am beginning […]
Introduction: This year I am turning off the radio. I’ve decided it is time to ramp up my education. So, I am reading more and I am replacing my daily radio habit with podcasts. Cultivating Healthy and Vibrant Workplaces by Lisa Kelly I have known Lisa Kelly for about 10 years. She and her company […]
Introduction: In this bulletin I want to put some attention on current times and current issues. I hope you find this helpful. Self-Fidelity and Workplace Thriving Cassandra Goodman is doing some great work. She wrote a book last year titled “Self-Fidelity” and it covers the topic of learning to be yourself and to live life […]