How to speak up without sparking conflict
Whether it is a partner, friend, colleague or family member, one of the...
Life is the best teacher: Thoughts from our director
When I recently shared 11 hard lessons life taught me, I wrote from...
Rock bottom is a firm foundation: Thoughts from our director
“Rock bottom is a firm foundation” is a phrase from Andrew Ripp’s song...
Leaders can be mental health allies: Thoughts from our director
Talking about mental health isn’t always easy, especially at work. However, as a...
Toolbox talk: Feeling flat? Simple steps to lift your mood
We all have days when we feel flat, like a car running on...
Toolbox Talk: Managing and coping with aggressive customers
Dealing with an angry or aggressive customer can be tough. Raised voices, rude...
Why self-awareness is a leadership superpower
There’s a moment I see time and time again in my leadership development...
11 things I’ve learnt through life’s hardest lessons: Thoughts from our director
There’s truth in the old saying that life is the best teacher. While...
When our resilience is tested… learning to rest, not quit: Thoughts from our...
A while back, I delivered a presentation on how to foster strong mental...
Want to start therapy, but not sure what type will be right for...
Have you been feeling persistently sad for weeks or months? Perhaps you’ve been...
Toolbox Talk: How to start a conversation about mental health
Talking about mental health can feel awkward, but it doesn’t have to be....
Strength is not synonymous with invulnerability: Thoughts from our director
Sam Fischer’s song Carry It Well encapsulates in just a few lyrics the...
When our mental load is too heavy: Thoughts from our director
Moving house can be a physically demanding and tiring task, and there are...
Why meaningful connection with others matters: Thoughts from our director
As we approach Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 in New Zealand, with its...
What’s beyond ‘R U OK? Day’? Thoughts from our director
Content warning: References to suicide.
Those of you who know me well know I’ve...
Six effective ways to have that difficult conversation at work
Employees want more feedback. Gen Y employees in particular, want constant feedback. Managers...
End-of-life conversations can be hard, but your loved ones will thank you
Death – along with taxes – is one of life’s few certainties. Despite...
How to navigate difficult conversations with your teenager
Important conversations with teenagers are among the biggest challenges of parenting. They can...
