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Workplace empathy shown as team members listen and offer support

Empathy vs Sympathy

by Michelle | September 23, 2025 |

We often use the word empathy in workplace conversations, yet it can mean very different things to different people. More critically, it’s often confused with sympathy. That confusion can undermine the very connections we’re trying …

Silhouetted person sitting alone at a desk with head bowed — symbolising workplace loneliness and emotional disconnection in a professional setting.

Leadership and Loneliness

by Michelle | August 6, 2025 |

Leadership

Are you missing the signs of loneliness in your team? Picture this: Sarah leads a team of eight professionals. From her perspective, things are ticking along nicely. The quarterly numbers look good, deadlines are being met, …

Female Billionaires

by Michelle | July 22, 2025 |

Leadership

Why the 13% Matters: Gender, Leadership, and Business Potential The revelation that only 13% of the world’s billionaires are women may initially seem like a stark reflection of inequality, and in many respects, it is. We’re not …

Motivation Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All

by Michelle | July 7, 2025 |

Effective Teamwork, Leadership

Motivation at work doesn’t look the same for everyone. Some people jump at new challenges, while others feel drained by the same task. Deadlines might energise one person but overwhelm another. We often treat motivation at …

Fatigued female employee, staring mindlessly at her desk, as she is expected to work extended hours

When is enough, enough?

by Michelle | May 15, 2025 |

Leadership

In a significant shift for global financial markets, Nasdaq, a financial institution, has announced plans to move to 24-hour trading. Currently, Nasdaq operates from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, but its proposed expansion …

A Young male manager, reflecting on whether he is trusted as a leader

Are you trusted as a leader?

by Michelle | January 29, 2025 |

Leadership

Are you a trusted leader? Trust and empowerment are essential for fostering a productive and engaged team, yet many leaders and managers in the UK grapple with creating an environment where these qualities can flourish. The …

Picture of the electrical activity within a brain, as new insights are formed.

Neuroscience Insights Into High-Performing Teams

by Michelle | January 15, 2025 |

Effective Teamwork

Neuroscience offers valuable insights into team dynamics and how leaders can create environments where teams thrive. The acronym DOSE refers to four key neurochemicals that influence motivation, trust, and collaboration: Dopamine: The 'reward' chemical, boosted through …

Manager and team member having a one to one conversation

Asking necessary questions

by Michelle | September 26, 2024 |

Communication

So, how are things working out for you?Employee Feedback: Cultivating Success Through Open Dialogue UK companies are constantly searching for ways to stay ahead of the curve while creating a positive work environment. Despite being incredibly …

Image of a young women who has a sense of purpose in the workplace

Building Purpose in the Workplace

by Michelle | September 4, 2024 |

Leadership, Wellbeing & Resilience

In the continually changing landscape of the workplace, the quest for meaning and purpose has emerged as a powerful driver of employee engagement and organisational success. Gone are the days when a steady pay packet …

Can your employees afford to come to work?

by Michelle | August 20, 2024 |

Wellbeing & Resilience

Despite the cost-of-living crisis being a factor in the UK for coming up to a couple of years now, I’ve had a few conversations with individuals and businesses lately that suggest the hard-hitting choices some …