Resilience is often spoken about as if it’s something you either have or don’t have. But the truth is far more empowering: resilience is a skillset and like any skillset, it can be strengthened, trained and nurtured over time. I teach this every week in businesses, schools, colleges and organisations. Whether I’m working with teams facing burnout, staff managing vicarious trauma, or young people
As an educational speaker, one of my greatest privileges is being invited into schools and colleges to contribute to their PSHCE, health & wellbeing and life skills programmes. These days are often packed with essential topics, such as resilience, mental health, positive choices, relationships, exam stress and preparing for adulthood. But the real
Modern life places extraordinary demands on our minds, bodies and emotions. Whether it’s the relentless pace of work, increasing responsibilities at home, or the emotional weight of supporting others, especially for the ‘sandwich generation’ who are looking after children living at home for longer periods and ageing parents, often living with ill health. Feeling overwhelmed has become
In November, I was a speaker at the Imara Conference — but not an uncommon one in the life of a small charity CEO. Trying to keep costs as low as possible, I travelled to and from Nottingham in a single day to attend — and speak at — the
