Post-Holiday Blues—or a Workplace You’re Exhausted to Return To?
Post-holiday blues may be temporary—but when the benefit of annual leave disappears within days, leaders must examine the workplace people are returning to.
When the World Keeps Moving and You Feel Left Behind
Why being fed, led and loved still matters in a rapidly changing world A note before reading: This article discusses suicide, unemployment and emotional distress. If you are struggling or feel unable to keep yourself safe, support is available at the end of this article. September has arrived. After a glorious summer of soaring temperatures, […]
Leave Your Problems at the Door: The Hidden Cost of Silence on Workplace Mental Health
Why ‘bring your whole self to work’ still feels risky—and what we need instead. The Unspoken Rule Still Haunting Workplaces By Mike Lawrence “Leave your problems at the door.” That’s what I was told starting out as a young lad in Sheffield. Turn up. Crack on. Don’t complain. Don’t share. And for a long time, […]
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 […]
💼 Why Ignoring Mental Health at Work Could Land You in Court
The legal risks, rising claims, and missed commercial opportunities your business can’t afford to ignore At a recent networking event, a business owner asked what I do.I explained I help organisations build a stronger, safer mental health strategy. They gave me a polite smile and said:“There’s a lot of people doing that sort of stuff […]