How to Reduce Stress — Even When Life Feels Out of Control
Free Live Webinar | Tuesday 19 November | 2:00 PM GMT Have you ever wished you could just get through a week — even a single day — without feeling stressed? You wake up tired.You go to bed wired.And somewhere between the constant pings, the bills, and the pressure to “keep it all together,” you […]
The November Budget and Your Mind: When the Numbers Start Messing With Your Head
“Budgets don’t just affect your wallet — they mess with your mind.” For months we’ve been told the same thing on repeat:“Come November, you’ll have to pay more.” The £20 billion black hole.The “we’ve inherited a mess.”The graphs, the panels, the pundits.One economist warning how much more your pint will cost, another dissecting mortgage rates. […]
“We Have Life, But We’ve Been Wiped Out”
A Personal Reflection from Westmoreland, Jamaica — and What the Diaspora Must Do Now Six years ago to the day, I stood in Westmoreland Parish, Jamaica, to bury my father. The land, the people, the stillness — it’s etched into my soul. I remember the warmth of neighbours, the weight of legacy, and the comfort […]
✈️ Berlin Notebook: Test the Trainer’s Patience
What do cancelled flights, double rainbows, and missed alarms have in common? Turns out, they all teach you how to lead. Four days. One cancelled flight (last year). Two alarms (this year). Countless lessons. September 2024 — Munich (The Wonka Ticket Week) Checked in. Sat down. Then the big neon boards flashed: CANCELLED. Cue the […]
What’s Going On With All These Migrants?
The UK’s migrant crisis is also a mental health emergency. A recent visit to my mum in Sheffield brought this question home—literally. She was settled on her favourite settee, the telly murmuring in the corner, and a stack of Sheffield Star newspapers balanced on the armrest. Then out of nowhere, she blurted it out: “What’s […]
Calmback: The Free Tool I Built So You Never Have to Feel Alone at 3am
What if you could have an honest, private conversation with someone who always had time for you? It’s called Calmback. And no, it’s not an expensive course or a slick app with hidden upsells. It’s a simple, free tool—powered by the latest version of ChatGPT-4—that I’ve carefully set up to help people feel a bit […]
The Eyes Have It: Unlocking the Cost of Holding It All Together
Leadership isn’t always a show of strength—it’s often an exercise in survival.Summary:Recently in Westminster, Rachel Reeves’ visible emotion sparked headlines calling her everything from weak to refreshingly honest. But behind the commentary is a deeper question: What does it really cost to hold it all together in public? This piece explores why leaders crack, why […]
What If Your Team Is Closer to Burnout Than You Think?
Why elite athletes get help—and why you risk losing your best people Every summer, Wimbledon serves up its familiar traditions: strawberries and cream, polite applause, immaculate grass courts. But this year, the headlines weren’t only about tennis. After a shock first-round defeat, German tennis star Alexander Zverev sat in front of the press and said […]
Mental Health Under Fire: What Burkina Faso’s Young President Teaches Us About Resilience
How mental resilience is forged in pressure, purpose, and isolation Ever wondered what leadership looks like when there’s no handbook, no holiday, and no backup? 🧑✈️ Who Is Ibrahim Traoré? Ibrahim Traoré is the 37-year-old President of Burkina Faso—currently the world’s youngest head of state.He came to power in 2022 through a military coup, stepping […]
The Magic ‘Mike’ Happens Outside Your Comfort Zone
Staying alive happens when you push past your edges 🎵 Want to feel more alive? Step outside your comfort zone.Recently, I did something I never thought I would do.And that’s saying something—I’ve jumped out of planes, walked across fire, and somehow kept my cool while giving a talk post-brain surgery. But this time, it wasn’t […]
🚨 Workplace Stress Isn’t “Just Part of the Job” – It’s a Crisis
Why April Matters: Stress Awareness Month 2025 April is Stress Awareness Month, a vital time to reflect on how we manage stress—not just as individuals but also as employers, leaders, and organisations. This year’s theme, #LeadWithLove, asks us to approach ourselves and others with kindness, compassion, and acceptance, even when things feel overwhelming. But first, […]
Only 6 in Every 100,000 People… And I Was One of Them
A Rare Diagnosis That Changed Everything 2.5 years ago, I was unexpectedly hospitalised. Disoriented, frightened, and unable to see clearly, I had just been diagnosed with pituitary apoplexy—a rare and serious condition involving sudden bleeding or loss of blood supply to the pituitary gland. The pituitary gland, often called the “master gland,” controls hormones that […]
The Mental Health Toll of Politics: What Donald Trump Reveals About Our Well-being
What the Mental Health of Politicians Reveals About Stress, Resilience, and Burnout Politics is a relentless, high-pressure world where leaders are expected to perform at their peak—no matter the cost. But what happens when that cost is mental health? Donald Trump has long been a divisive figure, known for his unapologetic style, aggressive rhetoric, and […]
Laughter Is Dying – And It’s Taking Our Mental Health With It
When Was the Last Time You Had a Proper Belly Laugh? I often ask this question in my work with company executives and private clients. Most people pause. Some chuckle awkwardly. And then there are the answers that stop me in my tracks. One client, a successful professional, came to me feeling completely burnt out. […]
Mental Health is the UK’s Biggest Health Crisis—Here’s Why You Can’t Ignore It Any Longer
The Silent Epidemic: Why Mental Health Has Overtaken Cancer and Obesity in the UK It’s official—mental health is now the UK’s number one health concern, surpassing even cancer and obesity. For years, we’ve been told that lifestyle diseases like heart disease and obesity were our most significant threats. But new data reveals something alarming: the […]