I am often asked, ‘Do nice guys finish last? Or, in other words, do jerks get ahead? Why does it matter how I show up? Well, it turns out that in the long run, they don’t. According to research by Morgan McCall and Michael Lombardo when they were at the Center for Creative Leadership. They…
The well-being and mental stamina of many of us have been challenged over the past three years. The good news is that research into neuroplasticity (the brain’s ability to rewire and function differently) shows we never stop learning. When enabled to succeed, our brains can build new and lasting behaviours that improve well-being and performance,…
The Neuroscience of stress and how to reverse the damage to your brain. The last few years have been incredibly stressful for many. The uncertainty of the ongoing pandemic, overwhelming information, unrest with organisation restructures, and the growing cost of living impact our mental health and well-being. Long-term ongoing stress can have harmful consequences for…
Our everyday lives can be stressful, with long hours and a recent pandemic that impacted globally. How can we flourish and thrive in times like this when there are high levels of stress and uncertainty? In my experience, having a resilience plan in place helps you identify the steps while you are calm and before any obstacle happens.…
The stress mindset is the overarching belief that stress is either enhancing or debilitating for cognitive, psychological, affective, and hormonal outcomes. Individuals with a “stress-is-enhancing” mindset see daily life stressors as challenges for which they have adequate resources to meet expected demands. What impact does stress have on our brains? Whilst there can be some…
October 2022 – I have the privilege of celebrating nine years in business. In that time, I have added value to my clients by staying true to my WHY of improving the lives, productivity and performance of individuals, teams and organisations. All while positively impacting their health and well-being even in times of significant change. …