I like them for a few reasons. Firstly, they make me smile! Secondly, I like that they show the division between what our heart wants and what our brain wants. And to ruin the punchline - they often want different things.

With uncertainty rife in a rapidly changing world, we as leaders need to support our teams to cope and thrive.
In psychotherapy there are four states of uncertainty and I think these are relevant to life in corporate.

I expect you’ve heard the phrase: you can’t fix a problem with the same thinking that created it. This idea rings true for me, and last weekend, I got the evidence WHY it’s true.

If you're unsure how to get over your big but, think around it instead. Answer this question: If anything was possible for me I would...

As well as looking after ourselves, we need to educate ourselves about how to support others. As a line manager, you can be proactive about supporting the well-being of your staff…

I often share with you ideas, tips, strategies to manage your mindset and develop your career. Knowing HOW to create a positive mindset doesn't mean I am perfect at managing my own all of the time…

I think that you know the best answer for you. Rather than seeking external validation, look for people that challenge your thinking and empower you to make choices that you know are right for you. 

Research shows that workers are far more willing to be optimistic and embrace change than their employers assumed…

What other questions would you ask to get under the skin of a company culture? 

In my experience, people have lots of ideas about things they would like, but often aren't taking action towards them. The phrase 'this isn't the right time' is a common reason shared.⁣..

Having a growth mindset is about believing you can develop new capabilities and learn. This means you're likely to take on new challenges, accept feedback and learn from mistakes. 

733 multi-millionaires were interviewed and asked to rate the factors (out of 30) most responsible for their success. IQ was only 21st on the list - giving a strong case for just how important emotional intelligence is.

Constructive criticism, particularly if it’s a surprise, triggers your fight/ flight response.

I think this teaches us two things, 1) contrast exists to show us what we want and 2) everything changes with time.  

Where we wrap our identity too tightly around being helpful we can run ourselves into the ground trying to be all things to all people. People won’t hate us if we say no occasionally.

There's hardly a week and a half left until the end of March - where has that first quarter of the year even gone?! As quickly as that has come around, it’s a good time to check in, finish a couple of things and get your plan sorted for Q2.⁣

Feeling like you're at the top of your game? It could be time to pick another game.

A classic technique for deciding whether to say yes and go for it,,,

Our environment where we work can chip away at us. At our concentration. Our focus. Even our wellbeing. Here are some tweaks you can use to boost your productivity.

If you're not consistently getting the results you want, there could be a few things at play. It could be because you're trying to do something you're good at, not great at.