How to Reduce Stress — Even When Life Feels Out of Control

How to Reduce Stress

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 […]

✈️ Berlin Notebook: Test the Trainer’s Patience

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 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 […]

🚨 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, […]

How to Stop Doomscrolling and Reclaim Your Mental Space

A lady in bed doom scrolling

Breaking the Habit of Consuming Negative News and Creating Room for Positivity in Your Life Let’s be real—how many times have you picked up your phone to check one thing, only to find yourself scrolling endlessly through bad news? This habit, known as “doomscrolling,” is more than just a waste of time—it’s actively harming your […]

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