The heavy cost of a ‘Boy Who Cried Wolf’ culture in the workplace
A peculiar incident that took place a few weeks ago in which a friend found a unitentified and potentially dangerous object buried in their garden. The discovery triggered a chain of events that spiraled into a frenzy of false urgency and unnecessary disruption. Police cars blocked the street, neigbours were evacuated, and the bomb squad […]
Leading Through Burnout: Strategies for Ambitious Business Leaders and Their Organisations
In the relentless pursuit of success, ambitious business leaders often find themselves walking a tightrope between achievement and exhaustion. I know, because until recently, I walked this tightrope myself, with unpleasant consequences which I discussed in a previous WiseTalk article. The drive to excel, coupled with the demands of leadership, can lead to burnout. This […]
Navigating the Expatriate Experience: A Guide for Employees and Employers
Since moving to a new country for the 2nd time in my life, I’ve been reflecting on the unique challenges and opportunities the expatriate life brings. Having left the UK in the summer of 2012, I have never had a desire to go back. I did however, have the curiosity to try expat life elsewhere. […]
Beyond the Paycheck: Rethinking Career Priorities for Lasting Happiness and Health
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it’s all too easy to fall into the trap of prioritizing career success above all else. The pursuit of higher earnings, climbing the corporate ladder, and achieving professional milestones often takes precedence, leaving little room for other aspects of life. But as we strive tirelessly for career […]
The end of year burnout risk, it’s costs to the following Q1, and how to avoid both
I’m the Workplace Wellbeing Strategist who burnt herself out in 2023. I’ve only myself to blame because I work for myself and frankly, given my knowledge and expertise, I should have known better. Fortunately, I was able to spot the signs relatively early and avoid a full-blown catastophe, but I confess, I got pretty close. […]
Adapting Recruitment and Corporate Culture for Today’s Younger Generations and Why this is increasingly Essential for Business Success
Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of business, one significant shift has been the growing inclination of younger generations towards entrepreneurship. Empowered by technology and fuelled by their desire for autonomy and purpose, millennials and Gen Z are increasingly drawn towards the prospect of starting their own businesses or pursuing side-hustles rather than opting for traditional […]
The Storm Before the Calm in HR: Navigating Employee Challenges and Embracing a Brighter Future
This article has been somewhat inspired by the 2020 book by noted forecaster and bestselling author George Friedman who examined the cycles through which the United States has developed, upheaved, matured, and solidified, and how for the first time, these cycles have reached a simultaneous crescendo causing significant turbulence. Cycles in the USA peak simultaneously […]
What business, leadership, and management should learn from activism
The ideal employee I’m going to attempt to describe the ideal employee. Play along by considering if you agree with the characteristics I’ve listed below. In addition, if you think I’ve missed anything, then please add it to the comments, so we can grow this list together. The clearer we can get on what characteristics […]
Creating the Business Case for Investing in a Strategic Approach to Workplace Wellbeing
One of the most common questions I get asked by HR, culture, and employee experience professionals is ‘How do I persuade the senior leadership team in my company to invest in a strategic approach to workplace wellbeing?’. This is no surprise given that the subject of wellbeing continues to dominate HR conferences, articles, conversations, and […]
The lightbulb moment around the leadership crisis and its impact on workplace wellbeing
I’ve discussed the leadership crisis and its connection to wellbeing in my posts, articles, podcasts, and events extensively over the past 2-years. I’ve continued to emphasise that workplace wellbeing is about the organisational conditions that foster thriving, not just free gym memberships and stress-management webinars. However, I’ve continually struggled to define or explain how we’ve […]