Why burnout remains so high and one really simple solution for it
While the pandemic is officially over, the ‘burnout epidemic’ shows no sign of slowing; reports of worker stress and burnout in 2023 continue to indicate high levels. While healthcare workers and teachers tend to have higher rates of burnout, and were even more...
Toxic cultures CAN change – with the right kind of leadership
In FlexAbility, I write about the continuing challenges of adopting flexible work practices: at the root of the challenges are leaders who are ambitious, competitive and overconfident. These are the leaders chasing continuous growth whatever the cost, seeking ever...
Avoid work’s hidden burnout crisis
There’s no question that COVID-19 has increased the level of anxiety and burnout in our lives. UK research showed that levels of distress in the community doubled in 2020. The rate of mental distress in the Australian community was 2.5 times the rate prior to the...
Avery is achievement-oriented, conscientious and agreeable
She’s a high potential, ready for promotion to the next level. But she’s not sure if she wants that. She’s not just a leader, she’s also a human. She has a partner, two kids, a dog, a father who has just been diagnosed with early onset dementia. Life is full –...
Welcome
The global pandemic has increased the burdens on high achieving leaders, and my focus is on helping you to reset the way you work. I help leaders to challenge overwork, rediscover their purpose, and rebalance their life to beat chronic stress and burnout.
