Why Relationships Shape Your Mental Health More Than You Think
Workload isn't the full picture. Research shows relationships shape mental health at work more than we realise. Here's what actually moves the needle.
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10 Ways to Shift Workplace Negativity and Improve your Culture
Workplace negativity can spread quickly, dampening morale and productivity. Research from positive psychology shows that a more optimistic environment fosters better well-being, creativity, and engagement. Positive emotions, according to the Broaden-and-Build Theory, expand our capacity to think, learn, and solve problems, helping teams thrive. Here are ten ways to shift…
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Building Community Wellbeing – A big idea in a little town
In March 2020 I began work on an incredible community wellbeing project. I didn’t know it at the time but staying in Tasmania when covid-19 hit would be a pivotal point in my life and change the lives of many people in the small community of Break O’Day. My…
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“Local is Our Future” by Helena Norberg-Hodge – A book summary
“Local is Our Future” by Helena Norberg-Hodge is a compelling book offering localism as a solution to the world’s most pressing issues. Norberg-Hodge is an advocate for local economies, communities and sustainable living. She presents a thought-provoking argument for the importance of returning to a more local way of life.…
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Scary Smart Book Review – Exploring Our Future with AI
This “Scary Smart” book review will give you a snap shot of the ideas that really resonated with me from Mo Gawdat. In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), Mo Gawdat, an author with a deep understanding of both AI and human emotions, brings us a thought-provoking journey through…
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What is Humble Inquiry, and How Can It Improve Workplace Culture?
In this blog post, we’ll explore what is Humble Inquiry, its principles, and how it can play a vital role in improving your workplace culture. The concept was developed by renowned organisational theorist Edgar Schein… who’s kinda a hero of mine. In the ever-evolving landscape of modern workplaces, fostering effective…
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Why Hope is Essential and How to Nurture It in Our Complex Modern Society
In our fast-paced, complex modern society, hope is essential. Perhaps, more essential than it’s ever been before. I’ve been reading Humanity’s Moment by Joëlle Gergis, which is a climate scientists case for hope. It’s terrifying and optimistic. Devastating and inspiring. Overwhelming and exciting. To say there’s some conflicting emotions as…
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Trendier than Tic-Tok – Why doing stuff is better than watching stuff
Parenting is hard. Perhaps harder than it’s ever been before. While our kids are much more likely to survive than they were hundreds of years ago, raising them ‘well’, is becoming overwhelmingly challenging. Why? Because the world we live in is different now. Most kids have access to everything, all…
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Elevate Your Success: Executive Coaching in Wollongong with Jodie Cooper
In today’s fast paced and demanding professional world, the need for executive coaching has never been more critical. The challenges and pressures faced by professionals are continually growing, making it essential to manage stress, rebuild confidence, and achieve a better work life balance. Jodie Cooper’s executive coaching program in Wollongong…
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Conflict, compassion and commitments – the delicate dance of every leader
There’s a delicate dance that every leader must do. While running a business or home, there are functional requirements. Things have to get done in order to make the whole thing work. But there’s a conflict that happens when we introduce people and their complexities into the mix. If you…
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Nurturing Hope in a volatile world –Jane Goodall’s quest for hope
Jane Goodall is a hope merchant. She is nurturing hope in a volatile world and has recently published ‘The book of Hope.’ This was the perfect start to 2022 for me. I’m a big believer in the right book at the right time, for the right person and Jane Goodall’s…
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Play can help us deal with stress and become more resilient
Last year, Narelle Lemon and I graduated from our Masters of Applied Positive Psychology together. Funnily enough, on that first scary day at Uni almost three years ago, Narelle sat next to eachother and just clicked. We helped eachother through Uni and became firm friends in the process. Narelle has…
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