Resist-mas: a survival guide for the season (and the start of 2025)
For everyone who already knows they’ll be clinging to their sanity by a fraying thread come mid-December, this article is for you. Resist-mas is my rallying cry for those who’d rather not roll into the Christmas hols with nerves stretched as tight as overstuffed stockings. Here’s my advice on resisting ending the year deep in […]
Watch: what is failure? A reflection on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s response
In the aftermath of the Milwaukee Bucks’ surprise playoff loss to the Miami Heat, NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was asked a question he’d heard before: Was this season a failure? His answer—both thoughtful and spirited—offered a window into his mindset on the nature of success and failure, and it brings a refreshing perspective that resonates […]
The Silent Pandemic: Burnout
I hungrily demolish articles (often written by those much more clever than myself) on the impact living in an emotional overdraft has on business leaders. I loved this article on LinkedIn from Chen Hascalovitz, a PhD candidate in Population Health, who is brilliant at addressing the complex challenges at the intersection of economic policy and mental […]
The 20% Rule: Reclaim your time and energy
I recently took on a PA (Hello brilliant JJ!). Over the last few weeks I’ve spoken about her involvement going forward with my clients and other people in my life. The reaction has been interesting.
High Performance Anxiety – Five Signs of Functional Freeze
Functional freeze is particularly prevalent among those with high-functioning anxiety. These individuals often seem calm and efficient but are battling significant internal stress. Here are five signs that you, or someone you know, might be experiencing functional freeze
The Blessing and Curse of Resilience
A simple reminder on resilience. Two things can be true: When leaders constantly operate in an emotionally overdrawn state, the cost is their resilience, risk of burnout, and diminished effectiveness. Changing the systems that require resilience Rather than focusing solely on building resilience, there’s a need to change the systems that demand it. Leaders often find […]
The 12 Stages of Burnout: A Guide for Leaders
Burnout is the result of being in a constantly emotionally overdrawn state, but how can you spot the signs before things get too far gone?
Psychologists Herbert Freudenberger and Gail North outlined the 12 stages of burnout, which can give you an idea of where you stand. Take a look, how many apply to you?:
“For A Leader” by J. O’Donohue
May you have the grace and wisdomTo act kindly, learningTo distinguish between what isPersonal and what is notMay you be hospitable to criticismMay you never put yourself at the center of thingsMay you act not from arrogance but out of serviceMay you work on yourselfBuilding up and refining the ways of your mindMay those who […]
6 D’s Framework – how to prioritise tasks that need you attention (and protect your energy)
Managing your emotional overdraft has a lot to do with making sure you are prioritising the things that matter paying attention to tasks that feel like they’re moving you closer to important work/life goals. When it comes to productivity, one of the most essential skills to master is prioritisation. It’s not just about managing time, […]
Set up red team. Here’s why…
The Concept of a ‘red team’ is essentially a group tasked with a singular, intriguing mission: to design a hypothetical competitor capable of outperforming or even obliterating the current organisation.
