Excessive and unnecessary self-criticism undoubtedly costs us dearly. Yet we are often unaware of the degree to which it impacts us individually and collectively.

Along with our need for safety, belonging, fulfillment, and love, feeling valued is undoubtedly one of our core human needs.

Integrity is a fundamental pillar of any successful workplace. It shapes the environment in profound ways, influencing not just individual behaviour but also the overall culture of an organisation.

Balancing the need for being efficient alongside the costs of efficiency is a continual juggle in our workplaces.

In this article, we'll explore some common barriers to providing effective feedback and conclude with three practical tips that can help us refine our feedback skills.

Authenticity is a word often bandied around, but do we reflect adequately on what authenticity truly means?

Well-being isn’t a solo act. It’s a symphony, complex and interdependent, with leadership setting the beat, individuals crafting the melody, and the collective ensemble adding the harmony.

In our fast-paced world, where the line between work and personal life can often blur, establishing and maintaining strong professional boundaries is paramount. These boundaries not only safeguard our well-being but also ensure we can sustainably offer the highest level of care to our work.

Do you invite feedback from others as a way of modelling the skills of receiving feedback? This is a hugely impactful way of building psychologically safe relationships. Read the full article to learn more about the 11 principles of receiving feedback well.

Feedback conversations are powerful. They can be a wonderful or terrible experience for all parties involved. So how can we ensure we provide feedback to our colleagues and teams in a psychologically safe manner?

In the realm of our work in the health and community sector, the ability to effectively manage emotional interactions is paramount. Individuals who are skilled at managing emotional responses and fostering a positive workplace culture can be referred to as 'amygdala whisperers'. In this article I share the traits of amygdala whisperers and tips on how we can practice these skills in our workplaces.

As a leader, being able to step into the shoes of others, both individuals and well as our teams and to see things from their experience and emotional perspective is a game changer. One of the best things we can do as leaders is to intentionally cultivate compassion within our team. Here I provide some practice exercises to help you get started.

It takes considerable time, thought and investment to build a healthy, above-the-line and psychologically safe workplace culture.

Self care should always be a priority.

It needs to be a proactive focus at a team and individual level, not just when an individual is getting burnt out. Self-care should also not just be a priority because of covid.

The workplace can often feel like a hectic and exhausting place to be, and with the line between work and home being constantly blurred, considering steps to remain resilient through your working day is critical.

There are some key tips that I carry around

I love good questions. They make us think, grow and learn.

Good questions invite us to go deeper, to reflect and analyse, to consider new perspectives and insights.

Today is a great day to remind us each year that we need to genuinely connect with and care for one another.

We need to do this every day, not just on this day.

There is nothing I enjoy more than seeing a team thrive together, feeling safe to share thoughts, ideas, questions and learnings. How we interact and the sense of belonging we feel with one another is key to our experiences at work.

While it doesn’t happen instantaneously, we can create great teams if we understand the key ingredients of a thriving team ecosystem.