Mental Health

Work-Life Balance: A Myth? Let’s Talk About Severance…

Work-Life Balance: A Myth? Let’s Talk About Severance…

Imagine if you could completely separate your work life from your personal life. No stress from deadlines creeping into your evenings. No personal worries distracting you from your 9-to-5. Sounds good, right? But then there’s Severance, the superb AppleTV series that...

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It’s not *just* your personal brand, it’s your legacy…

It’s not *just* your personal brand, it’s your legacy…

Hey everyone! Personal Branding has been everything to me, whether in my employed life or now as an entrepreneur. It’s reached the point where I get bookings simply because people recognise me as "the big guy with the cap and the beard." I’ve had clients say, “Yeah,...

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The Power of Honesty and Vulnerability…

The Power of Honesty and Vulnerability…

Last week at the CIPD Festival of Work 2024 in London, I had the privilege of delivering a session on the importance of honest, vulnerable conversations around mental health and well-being for people leaders. Little did I know that I would end up embodying this...

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Harnessing Stress: The Unexpected Path to Success

Harnessing Stress: The Unexpected Path to Success

Hey everyone! During this Stress Awareness Month, I want to challenge the usual narrative around stress. Instead of seeing it purely as a negative force, let’s explore how it can actually be a catalyst for growth. Stress is often perceived as an unwelcome guest in our...

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Given up on your 2024 ‘new rules’ already?

Given up on your 2024 ‘new rules’ already?

Hey everyone!  I saw a stat recently that had me raising an eyebrow – apparently, 80% of us have chucked our New Year's resolutions out the window by the time February rolls around. Bit disheartening, right? But here’s the thing, it’s not about the date on the...

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The Dance – my reflections on the past, present & future…

The Dance – my reflections on the past, present & future…

As we approach the festive season, I'm often reminded of Garth Brooks' poignant song "The Dance." Its lyrics, powerful in their simplicity, resonate deeply with me, especially during this time of reflection and anticipation. The song speaks to the heart of the human...

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What if? 🤔 Your catalyst for transformation…

What if? 🤔 Your catalyst for transformation…

Imagine waking up tomorrow with a clean slate. No predefined roles, no expectations, and no well-trodden path to follow. Ask yourself - in that liberated state, what would you truly want to do?In the hum of our daily lives, most of us are ensnared in routines, often...

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Magic in the Chaos – your right to Mental Health

Magic in the Chaos – your right to Mental Health

Hey everyone! Today, let’s bask in the universal truth that mental health is everyone's inherent right. Not a privilege, not a luxury, but a downright, non-negotiable right! However, even the term ‘mental health’ has a negative connotation - I’ve heard it used as a...

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Public Speaking – is it time to ‘Find Your Voice’?

Public Speaking – is it time to ‘Find Your Voice’?

Hey everyone According to Harvard - Public Speaking is a greater fear than Death! We fear ridicule more than we do dying! 😮 But, public speaking has been a total game-changer for me - for my self-growth, my mental wellbeing and my professional career. Through learning...

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