Even before COVID-19 hit our shores, every Australian had a one-in-four chance of ever experiencing anxiety, with two million people reporting anxiety in any one year. I haven’t seen the …
Kuchisabishii and Lonely Mouth Syndrome
Last week I came across ‘Kuchisabishii’, a Japanese word that perfectly describes the loss of control that many, otherwise-in-control leaders experience when it comes to their snacking habits. Kuchisabishii: ‘When …
Revenge Bedtime Procrastination
When you get to the evening after a long day’s work do you mostly: A) Feel tired and take yourself to bed for an early night. B) Feel tired and …
Do Tooth Fairies Get Coronavirus?
I won’t lie. The last few weeks have been hard. Really hard. Not hard in the capital H Hard sense that many people less fortunate than me have been experiencing. …
Are Your Wellbeing Efforts Sabotaged By A ToxicOrganisational Culture?
Recently I had the pleasure of coaching the Vice President of Capability for an ASX listed company. Hard-working, dedicated, with an outstanding professional ethic. She applied the same commitment to …
How Your DNA Affects Your Resilience
In the field of behavioural psychology there is plenty of evidence that the way in which we view stress – either as enhancing or debilitating – can change our physical, …
You’re Only A Pilot When The Engine Fails
Yesterday my 11-year old daughter ‘landed the plane’ in spite of technical difficulties. She had been preparing for her singing performance at the yearly music soiree (a big deal in …
If It Looks Like A Duck And It Quacks Like A Duck…
Earlier this year, President Trump was given a clean bill of health despite having gained enough weight to move him from the overweight into the obese category. I’m not here …
Why We Feel Tired After Events
Last week my 11yo daughter attended a 5-day school camp with gruelling hikes, caving, tough-mudder-style assault course and night-time team challenges. She is an extrovert and always enjoys both school …
The Bookend Technique
This is one of the ten Executive Toolkit strategies I teach my high performance clients. The Bookend Technique is designed to: Help you increase your capacity for energy and resilience …
