R U OK to have the Conversation? RU OK? day is held in September each year. The day has been held annually since 2009. It is a national day of action dedicated to reminding everyone that every day is the day to ask, “Are you OK?” and support those struggling with life’s ups and downs. […]
Neuroscience
Overwhelmed by Addressing Psychosocial Hazards in the Workplace?
Are you seeing the new Code of Practice as an Opportunity or a Threat? Are you feeling under pressure to take action to fulfil the new requirements of managing Psychosocial Hazards? If so, you are not alone. Many workplaces are experiencing uncertainty and confusion as they try to come to grips with what this new […]
Love, Laughter and our Second Brain
In today’s high-pressured world, it is important for us to learn how to handle stress effectively and optimise our physical and mental wellbeing. One way we can do this is by developing our understanding of how our brain and body work together to help us. Learning more about our vagus nerve is a great place […]
Growth Mindset and Emotional Intelligence
Is there a Link between Growth Mindset and Emotional Intelligence?
We know that positive emotions ‘broaden and build’ whilst negative emotions ‘narrow and limit’ our mindsets. If we want our workplaces to be more innovative, agile and collaborative, how can we increase sef-awareness and enable people to shift their mindsets to be more effective?
6 Ways to Strengthen Inclusion in Teams
“Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance.” Verna Myers Recently I participated in a webinar for Team Management Systems on the topic of Cognitive Bias and Teams and during it I asked the participants a question – “Does your organisation focus more on Diversity or Inclusion?” The answer was […]
Gratitude – Give Yourself this Gift
At this time of year when our focus is on buying Christmas gifts, there is one special gift we would do well not to overlook, and that is – the gift of gratitude. This is an incredibly powerful gift that is available to all of us all the time, but it is often overlooked. The […]
