But for a long time, I didn’t believe that. I thought it came with the territory.
When running faster didn’t fix things.
I neglected relationships.
I neglected myself.
I stopped doing things that made me happy.
Each day felt heavier.
And then the fear started.
Dread at the thought of the next day or even…
30 years in leadership positions. Career progression and responsibility.
Dad was proud, so was I.
From the outside I had it all together.
On the inside I was exhausted.
Worn down by the 24/7 availability, the politics, the endless emails, the back-to-back meetings and the relentless pressure to do more.… Believing I just had to run…
Last week I found a letter at my Mum’s house, written when I was about seven. It’s full of spelling mistakes, crossed-out words and dodgy grammar, but it gave me something to think about. Forget the “what would you write to your younger self?“ exercise and try “what can I learn from my younger self?”. …
Where real conversations begin
For over 30 years, I sat in countless meeting rooms, boardrooms, and offices, without fully realising how many of us were being silently worn down by the constant pressure to perform. Until it happened to me and I burned out.
To truly support leaders and professionals in breaking free from the…
I’m sick of the busyness competition. Busyness is not a scout badge. We are not here to be busier than everyone else. The answer to the question “How are you?”used to be:
“Good thanks am really enjoying life since …” “Going through a difficult time but otherwise….” “Ok but work is a challenge..” ….
And…
Many life experiences have made me “who I am“ a few have made me “why I am”. In 2017 I lost all my possessions in a fire and then later that year my husband through illness. Both, in their different ways, shook my definition of a Life lived.
People in large Corporates often become different…
