As a leader, you will already know that some situations clearly call for Carrot, and some for Stick. But what about the AMBIGUOUS ones, when the solution is less clear?

Relying on the resilience of your employees is only going to take you so far. The recruitment industry ALWAYS bounces back, and I have no doubt that it will do so again in 2025. But...you HAVE to look after your people.

There are many stories of managers who behave inappropriately after someone on their team has resigned. How can you treat people the right way, despite uncomfortable feelings around their departure?

The amygdala controls our response to stress. It is thought that Anxiety stems from an overactive Amygdala - so what can you do if you experience anxiety yourself?

Counselling. Mentoring. Coaching. Therapy. What do they all mean? Sometimes it can be hard to know what you need.

As a counsellor who supports people in pressurised jobs, much of my work is in the "Unknown" box of the Johari Window.

The fact that some people want more counselling in the summer, while others want less, tells me that everyone is affected in different ways by the summer period.

Most teams have at least one high achiever. What can you do if you notice small signs that they might be struggling?

Every experience we had growing up helped create the blueprint for our lives today. The career you chose, how you work with others, how motivated you are to earn money - everything is influenced somehow by our past.

Death and Bereavement - the biggest taboo at work? It can be so difficult to think clearly and know what to do after losing someone, while trying to stay focused and motivated in your job.

It’s 10:12am and you have a meeting at 10:30am. What do you do with the next 18 minutes? Do you struggle to be productive during this ‘dead time’?

You have noticed some subtle signs that someone is struggling. So, what can you do help? It starts with kindness; but also remember that this person’s wellbeing isn’t YOUR responsibility.