I recently co-wrote an article with Dr William Bird MBE, GP & CEO of Intelligent Health on what it really takes to perform sustainably without burning out. We often talk about wellbeing and performance as if they’re separate, but in reality they’re completely connected. When people feel supported, safe and able to work sustainably, they do their best work. You can read the full article here - https://www.intelligenthealth.co.uk/harnessing-wellbeing-to-optimise-performance/

Time for a little story. In 1972, Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 was preparing to land in Miami when a small warning light came on. The captain became completely focused on figuring out what had gone wrong. While he focused on the light, the first officer and flight engineer noticed something far more serious: the aircraft’s altitude was dropping fast. Both saw the risk, but neither spoke up with urgency. By the time the captain realised what was happening, it was too late. The

One year on and my bullsh*t tolerance is close to zero. Why setting boundaries isn’t a luxury, it’s survival. October marked one year since I was diagnosed with ADHD. And, coincidentally, one year since I went 100% freelance (because why do things by halves, right? #ADHD). It’s been a wild mix of growth, fear, and freedom…so I wanted to share a few reflections on what I’ve learned about ADHD, self-employment, and setting boundaries that actually work. Getting my ADHD diagnos

In high-pressure environments, performance is not just about technical skill. Psychological safety enables people to speak up early, challenge assumptions, and learn fast. Build it before the crisis with trust, curiosity, and small, consistent habits that help people perform at their best when it matters most. Why psychological safety is the decisive edge under pressure In high-strength, high-pressure environments, even the best systems can fail if people do not feel safe to

In today’s world of work, it’s no surprise that so many people are operating in survival mode. There’s so much uncertainty, constant change, restructuring, redundancies, cost of living pressures. And when people are in survival mode, they can’t perform at their best. As a leader, you can’t control what’s happening in the wider world, but you can build trust and create an environment that helps people feel safe enough to do their best work - even when things are tough. That’s

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In today’s world of work, leaders are under pressure to deliver results while navigating complex challenges around stress, burnout, and employee engagement. At our recent breakfast event, hosted in partnership with Intelligent Health, we explored how organisations can create cultures that balance wellbeing with sustainable high performance. The discussion brought together perspectives from medicine, leadership, and elite sport. We unpacked the science of stress and why so man

When people feel safe at work, they thrive. When they don’t, they simply survive. At a recent breakfast event on harnessing wellbeing for...

The other weekend, my husband and I went to the Belgian Grand Prix. At one point, he took my phone with him because it had our tickets on it and he needed them to get back in. I suddenly found myself sitting alone with…nothing to scroll. OH THE HORROR. At first, I felt itchy. I wanted to check the weather. Message someone back. Double check a flight time. But after a few minutes, when I accepted I couldn’t do any of those things, my nervous system, which had been humming with

I’m proud to be an alcoholic. After 7 years sober, I share my story of addiction, stigma, and the Change Triangle, and how workplaces can create more inclusive cultures around sobriety.

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In today’s always-on world, creating space in your day can feel impossible! We’re constantly juggling back-to-back meetings, overflowing inboxes, and digital distractions - all while trying to take care of our wellbeing?! But you don’t need to wait for a quieter week or fewer emails. The truth is, no one will hand you space, you have to create it yourself. Here’s how to reduce distractions, set better boundaries and reclaim your time so you can thrive at work and feel better

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Let’s be honest, when people say “use data to shape your wellbeing strategy,” it can feel pretty daunting. What data? Where is it? Do we...

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It’s no surprise that uncertainty is one of the biggest challenges facing teams and leaders right now. In the past few weeks alone, I’ve...