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Catch up on my thoughts and reflections here…. If you’re interested in leadership, life balance, burnout avoidance and recovery, this is the place to be!
Success Without Sacrifice: Rethinking Leadership Goals
Leadership can be exhausting, leading to many of us finding ourselves running on empty.
This blog explores how redefining success, prioritising well-being, and embracing coaching can help leaders thrive - without burning out.
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Burnout in 2025: Why Coaching Is More Vital Than Ever
The 2025 Burnout Report from Mental Health UK paints a sobering picture: stress and burnout remain at record highs across our workforce. This blog explores the findings and looks at coaching as a way forward.
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Empathy in Leadership: A Buffer Against Burnout
Burnout is becoming increasingly common in all areas of work. Empathy in leadership is a much under-rated tool that helps us to combat burnout.
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How Coaching Can Shield Leaders from Burnout
Stress and burnout are increasing in organisations and amongst leaders. Coaching is a truly effective tool that supports burnout prevention, so this blog explores all things related to burnout coaching
Mindfulness on the Move: Quick Practices for Leaders
We can either simply react to life and risk burnout, or we can take steps to manage our well-being. This blog explores simple mindfulness exercises and how to weave them into busy lives.
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Self-Care for Leaders: How You Can Avoid Burnout
Leadership is demanding. The constant pressure can take a heavy toll - often at the expense of our well-being. This blog explores the top tips for leaders to avoid burnout
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The Power of Trust: Empowering Your Team
Trust is the foundation successful teams are built upon. This blog covers the importance of trust, transparency and empowering autonomy for team delivery.
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Effective Communication for Resilient Leadership
Effective communication is a core part of resilient leadership, as it enables leaders to navigate challenges with clarity and confidence. Clear communication, active listening and managing difficult conversations are all essential skills.
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Emotional Intelligence in Leadership: Success Through Self-Awareness and Empathy
Emotional Intelligence is a critical component of effective leadership, impacting on decision-making, team dynamics, and resilience. This blog delves into the essence of emotional intelligence, its importance, and practical tips on how to cultivate it.
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Building Resilience Through Accountability: A Leadership Imperative
Accountability stands as an essential pillar for building resilience, fostering trust, and preventing burnout. This blog explores how accountability can breed resilience - and offer steps on how to achieve accountable leadership.
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The Leader as Coach: Unlocking the Power of Coaching Leadership
Leadership is changing, and the coaching leadership style is fast becoming the recognised approach. This blog explores the science behind why coaching works, what it entails, when to use it, and how to develop this transformative approach.
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Burnout in Female Leaders: Unique Challenges and Building Resilience
While burnout can affect anyone, research suggests that women in leadership positions face a unique set of challenges that put them at higher risk. This blog explores the causes of burnout in female leaders and offers strategies to build resilience.
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Leadership Conflict: Understanding, Managing, and Resolving Workplace Disputes
Conflict is a part of life, and an inevitable part of leadership and organisational dynamics. Conflict – when managed well – can be positive. In reality however, conflict is often a negative experience for all parties, and has wide-reaching effects.
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Navigating Burnout in Healthcare Leadership
Within the healthcare setting, leadership roles carry immense responsibility and pressure. Burnout among healthcare leaders has reached critical levels, with far-reaching implications for both individual well-being and organisational performance. This blog focuses on the prevalence of healthcare leadership burnout and the steps individuals can take.
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Giving Feedback as a Leader: A Comprehensive Guide
Giving feedback is an essential leadership skill - but why is it so hard to get right?
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The Art of Delegation: Empower Your Team and Boost Productivity
One of the most critical skills a leader must master is delegation. It isn’t just about shifting tasks off your desk and onto someone else’s; it’s a strategic approach to leadership that benefits individuals, teams, and organisations.
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Leadership Prioritisation: The Key to Unlocking Success and Reducing Stress
Prioritisation is not just about managing time; it's about managing focus, energy, and resources. The ability to focus on what truly matters can make the difference between thriving and merely surviving.
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Learning to say no in leadership
As a leader, it can be tempting to say “yes” to every request that comes your way. However, learning to say “no” is a necessary and valuable skill for any effective leader. This blog covers why saying no is important, and gives top tips on how to do it well.
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The Power of Societal Contribution in Burnout Recovery and Resilience
In this final blog in my burnout recovery series, it's time to explore a crucial element that often goes overlooked: societal contribution. Discover how giving back to society can be the missing piece in your long-term resilience strategy.
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