Five mood boosters to help beat the lockdown blues

Five mood boosters to help beat the lockdown blues

Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, worried or anxious? You’re not alone. Whether you’re the CEO of a big business or the CEO of your household, we are all riding the emotional rollercoaster of lockdown and experiencing heightened levels of stress and worry. The...
Am I feeling stressed or is this anxiety?

Am I feeling stressed or is this anxiety?

What’s the difference between stress and anxiety? How do you know which one you are experiencing? In this article, I explain stress – the good, the bad and the ugly, how it differs from anxiety, and share some helpful strategies to cope with it. What is Stress?...
The power of pause and how It can prevent CEO burnout

The power of pause and how It can prevent CEO burnout

There’s a long-held belief that great leaders work harder and longer hours than everyone else and taking time off can make them seem lazy or like they don’t care enough about their job. REALITY CHECK – this attitude of being relentlessly on can lead to stress,...
Managing change in a time of uncertainty

Managing change in a time of uncertainty

The global pandemic is a cloud of uncertainty that hangs over us and the exponential progress of the digital age has brought about this era of disruption. It is challenging to navigate this ever-changing landscape.  Being a leader in this environment comes with...
Finding the positives in a challenging year

Finding the positives in a challenging year

As we say goodbye to 2020 and hello to 2021, I’ve been reflecting on the year gone by. No doubt, 2020 has been challenging – for some more than others. Even in the most challenging times, it is important to find the silver linings and celebrate successes – it’s...
Setting yourself up for success in 2021

Setting yourself up for success in 2021

The new year is the ideal time to reflect on your progress over the past year and to set your goals for the year ahead. I have a big year ahead including the launch of my book, The Mind Strength Method: Four Steps to Curb Anxiety, Conquer Worry and Build Resilience,...
The courage to pause, slow down and recover

The courage to pause, slow down and recover

Many of us hold the belief that great leaders and high performing individuals work harder and longer than everyone else and don’t take time off. Research demonstrates that workplace performance improves after people take rest periods and recovery, even if the work...
How to make exercise a daily habit (and why you should)

How to make exercise a daily habit (and why you should)

Exercise is one of the best therapists out there! It stimulates dopamine, a feel-good neurochemical and helps to combat anxiety, depression and unhelpful stress.  But if you have trouble starting an exercise plan or sticking to one, you’re definitely not alone....