A couple of months ago a trip to the Scottish Highlands reminded me, once again, how stepping away from screens and into nature isn't just a luxury, but rather an essential ingredient for our wellbeing. Spending time surrounded by blue spaces (water) and green spaces (forests, parks) can quiet mental chatter, spark clearer thinking, and restore the calm we lose in our busy routines. Today, I want to go further and explore something I've been learning more about, and implement

For years, I was that person who never said no. Every one ‘great job’ led to three more projects. Every compliment fueled my drive to take on even more. I was caught in what I now recognise as the dark side of excellence: the more competent you become, the more work finds its way to your desk. I thrived on the praise and fed that part of me that had always sought approval through achievement. I'd show up to work even when I was unwell, convinced that was what dedication looke

Empathy is often misunderstood, especially in a professional setting where emotions are thought to be best left at the door. But what if empathy could be the key to creating a more innovative, collaborative, and resilient team? In this article, I want to explore the true power of empathy, both as a tool for better leadership and as a skill that can significantly impact workplace dynamics. As I mentioned in a previous piece , empathy is one of the five components of emotional