In my professional field there is an increased focus on strengths and the impact of a positive mindset, which I love. However a focus on strengths does not mean being […]
The moments that bind us
There is a lot of talk about folk having lost a connection and belonging over the pandemic, to their teammates, to their wider working community, and to the organisation of […]
How can I work inclusively when people are annoying me?!
Okay, I admit it, it’s a little tongue in cheek but hopefully it got your attention!
Inclusive Leadership
What does inclusive leadership actually mean? There are so many unwritten rules about being at work, it can be hard to navigate them: the team norms, the different preferences for […]
Mindful Positivity
I do lots of thinking, reading, listening and talking about wellbeing and mental health. It is a core part of my role, a focus in my volunteering activity, and something […]
How to be a swot
No, not a teacher’s pet, always compliments the boss, gets work in ahead of time kind of swot. The title is, of course, a play on words which perhaps not […]
#KindnessMatters
We talk a lot about kindness, especially now in times of difficulty, and Mental Health Awareness Week. I want to dig underneath what we mean by kindness – how does […]
Too graphic?
That age old trope “I can’t draw” is often nonsense. Most people are fortunate enough to be able to mark make in some way – what we usually mean by […]
Learning to Learn
Hey Juliet, wanna be in my team? Err, yes, obviously. I’m no stranger to my need to be included, so this question rarely results in a negative response (unless it […]