Trust is the foundation successful teams are built upon. This blog covers the importance of trust, transparency and empowering autonomy for team delivery.

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Effective communication is a core part of resilient leadership, as it enables leaders to navigate challenges with clarity and confidence. Clear communication, active listening and managing difficult conversations are all essential skills.

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Emotional Intelligence is a critical component of effective leadership, impacting on decision-making, team dynamics, and resilience. This blog delves into the essence of emotional intelligence, its importance, and practical tips on how to cultivate it.

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Accountability stands as an essential pillar for building resilience, fostering trust, and preventing burnout. This blog explores how accountability can breed resilience - and offer steps on how to achieve accountable leadership.

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Leadership is changing, and the coaching leadership style is fast becoming the recognised approach. This blog explores the science behind why coaching works, what it entails, when to use it, and how to develop this transformative approach.

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While burnout can affect anyone, research suggests that women in leadership positions face a unique set of challenges that put them at higher risk. This blog explores the causes of burnout in female leaders and offers strategies to build resilience.

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Conflict is a part of life, and an inevitable part of leadership and organisational dynamics. Conflict – when managed well – can be positive. In reality however, conflict is often a negative experience for all parties, and has wide-reaching effects.

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Within the healthcare setting, leadership roles carry immense responsibility and pressure. Burnout among healthcare leaders has reached critical levels, with far-reaching implications for both individual well-being and organisational performance. This blog focuses on the prevalence of healthcare leadership burnout and the steps individuals can take.

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Giving feedback is an essential leadership skill - but why is it so hard to get right?

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One of the most critical skills a leader must master is delegation. It isn’t just about shifting tasks off your desk and onto someone else’s; it’s a strategic approach to leadership that benefits individuals, teams, and organisations.

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Prioritisation is not just about managing time; it's about managing focus, energy, and resources. The ability to focus on what truly matters can make the difference between thriving and merely surviving.

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As a leader, it can be tempting to say “yes” to every request that comes your way. However, learning to say “no” is a necessary and valuable skill for any effective leader. This blog covers why saying no is important, and gives top tips on how to do it well.

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In this final blog in my burnout recovery series, it's time to explore a crucial element that often goes overlooked: societal contribution. Discover how giving back to society can be the missing piece in your long-term resilience strategy.

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As we move into the new year, it's a good opportunity for leaders to pause, reflect, and strategically plan for the future. This blog explores the benefits and approaches to taking the principle of resolution setting and applying these to leadership, to bring about meaningful goals and tangible action in the year ahead.

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With Christmas now upon us, I’ve been reflecting on the unique set of challenges this brings to leaders in healthcare and across wider public services.

This blog explores the importance of leadership resilience during this critical period and offers practical strategies for both individual leaders and their teams to weather the storm.

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While sleep and exercise are obvious and crucial roles in burnout recovery, there are many other aspects of self-care that are equally important. This blog explores how prioritising yourself and your well-being is essential, and is step 6 in my burnout recovery series.  

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We all have busy lives, and are exposed to varying amounts of stress in our everyday lives with many of us experiencing burnout.

As we continue our exploration of burnout recovery, let's delve into the transformative power of mindfulness – blog 5 in my burnout recovery series.

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In the world of leadership, burnout looms as a constant threat. In Deloitte’s 2021 survey, 77% of executives reported experiencing burnout in their current job.

The pressures of guiding a team or organisation can overwhelm even the most experienced leaders. However, accountability can be a powerful safeguard against burnout, building resilience throughout individuals and teams.

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Burnout has become a pervasive issue affecting people from all walks of life and is increasing in prevalence. While often attributed to work-related stress, its impact extends beyond the workplace, affecting mental, emotional, and physical well-being. In the burnout recovery journey, there is a critical recovery step: social connection.

Blog 4 in my burnout recovery series

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Memory is an essential part of our daily lives, from recalling important information to performing routine tasks. However, for those experiencing burnout, memory loss can become a debilitating symptom that significantly impacts their quality of life. This article explores the connection between burnout and memory loss, its effects, and strategies for recovery.

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