Change is inevitable. Without it, life would become stagnant. While change and uncertainty have always been a fact of life, it hasn’t always felt so omnipresent. In our modern world, we are constantly bombarded with headlines that make us feel uncertain about the...
Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone. In this time of great uncertainty, anxiety can lead to avoidance and procrastination – it’s a catch 22 because avoidance creates stress and anxiety about whatever it is you’re avoiding. We all need strategies to break this...
Ever feel like there are just not enough hours in the day? You’re likely to be juggling work, family and many other commitments every day. If your life is super busy, your mind could be too! In order to live a life driven by values rather than fear, we need to learn...
If you’re like most of us, you probably don’t particularly like conflict and you may go out of your way to avoid it. In fact, conflict often sits below the surface, taking days, weeks or even years to truly surface. While it’s a part of life, it can be deeply...
It’s R U OK? Day. The day when we are reminded of the importance of a simple, yet powerful question to ask ourselves and those around us – are you ok? If the answer is “no, I’m not ok”, there are two things you need to know: It’s ok not to feel ok. You’re not...
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...
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?...
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,...
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...
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...