Stress

CEOs struggle with disruption and C-Suite complacency

Almost half of CEOs fear losing their jobs, a new survey has found, with a range of disruptive forces leaving them grappling with anxiety, insecurity, and uncertainty.

Lesley Cooper on stress and pressure at work

In this episode we discuss wellbeing at work with Lesley Cooper, including the issues of fear-based cultures and psychological safety.

Lesley Cooper on stress and pressure at work

In this episode we discuss wellbeing at work with Lesley Cooper, including the issues of fear-based cultures and psychological safety.

How AI can help prevent burnout in leaders

There's a quiet revolution happening in how AI supports human growth. It's not just about faster answers. It's about deeper alignment and smarter guidance.

Burnout at crisis point for UK retail workers

Almost a third of employees in the UK retail sector have experienced burnout it in the last six months, a new survey suggests.

Workers drinking more due to work-related stress and anxiety

Almost two thirds of workers are drinking more alcohol due to work-related stress and anxiety, new research has found.

Our top 5 books on stress and burnout

Our curated selection of the top five books to help you deal with stress, burnout and pressure at work

Chronic stress declines but workers are still struggling

Despite a notable decline in everyday work-related stress, a new report finds that fewer workers thriving in their roles.

Half of British employees feel anxiety at work

Half of British employees feel anxiety at work, a new report has found, with younger workers reporting the highest levels of workplace stress.

Combating burnout: five practical steps for leaders

In today's relentless workplace, tackling burnout among leaders is a pressing reality. Here are some practical strategies to help build a supportive and resilient work environment.

Pause and allow

Being 'busy' is normally seen as a positive thing. But being busy has a dark side - stress, poor sleep, never having enough time to stop and think. So how can we learn to be effective without becoming overloaded?

Financial worries fuel rise in mental heath issues

On World Mental Health Day, here are some simple initiatives to help support mental wellness in the workplace.

Stress and financial pressure undermine employee well-being

Amid financial pressures and budget cuts, more than a third of workers in the UK have experiencing adverse effects from job-related stress.

Brought down by the post-holiday blues

Post-holiday blues are sweeping the UK. New research has found that it takes, on average, just over one working day for all of the relaxation and joy from a holiday to disappear.

The best gift this Christmas

Want to do something nice for your team this holiday season? How about helping them do nothing at all - or at the very least, a bit less - even if you have to enforce it strenuously.

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Vish Alluri: The Enlightened Manager

Vish Alluri, co-author of ‘The Enlightened Manager', discusses a thoughtful approach to management which draws on the teachings of the philosopher, Jiddu Krishnamurti.

Steve Cockram: the Voice-Driven Leader

Steve Cockram, co-founder of Giant Worldwide, talks about his latest book, 'The Voice-Driven Leader' and explains how to create environments in which every voice gets heard.

What is Relationship Currency?

Keynote speaker and transformational coach, Ravi Rajani, talks about his new book, 'Relationship currency: five communication habits for limitless influence and business success'.

Hone - how purposeful leaders defy drift

We dive into the new book from Deloitte's Geoff Tuff and Steven Goldbach, 'Hone - how purposeful leaders defy drift'.

Why you need equanimity

For many of us, stress is a wrapper surrounding our lives. Surrounded by crisis and conflict, it is easy to be knocked off course. What we need instead is is equanimity - the evenness of mind under stress.

Fit enough to quit?

We all know that physical activity is good for us and that fitter employees are happier and more productive. But fitness can help with job mobility too - and that can be positive for both individuals, organizations and society as a whole.

Keep the rust at bay

We’re all familiar with the concept of burn-out that comes from facing excessive demands without the resources to cope with them. But being under-stimulated can be just as destructive. So let’s explore the effects of ‘rust-out’, burn-out’s less well-known cousin.

Dominance could kill you

If you think that that aggressive, competitive behaviour is the way to get ahead, think again. Because according to new research, a hostile-dominant personality increases the risk of heart disease and could shorten your life.

How stress impacts decision-making

Corporations do an admirable job of perpetuating the idea that they run on reason and that their executives are immune the emotional factors that impair the thinking of lesser mortals. But they're not. They're just as susceptible to stress as everyone else and equally prone to making hasty, ill-conceived decisions in the heat of the moment.

Stress, engagement and productivity

Employees suffering from high stress levels have lower levels of engagement, are less productive and have higher absentee levels than those not operating under excessive pressure, new research has found.

Are you on the road to burnout?

The road to burnout is paved with good intentions. So if you're an idealistic, hardworking, self-motivating achiever with high aspirations and expectations, don't make the mistake of thinking that it can't happen to you.

Time out: why leaders need vacations

Why do so many leader-types refuse to take proper holidays? Fresh back from a well-earned break, Duane Dike wonders what message that sends and explores the roadblocks – perceived or actual – that stop us leaving the office behind.

The fear of closing doors

Do you wear crazy-busy as a merit badge? Have you ever thought that it might be a good idea to slow down and not try to keep every possible option open? Or does that thought fill you with dread that you'll miss out on something?

Depression link to long hours and overwork

Employees who work long hours and are habitually overworked are a staggering 15 times more likely than average to develop depression, a new Japanese study has found.

How to manage a workaholic

Far from being desirable, workaholism can lead to stress, exhaustion and even death. So how can managers help workaholic employees stay healthy and effective on the job? A new study has some practical suggestions.

Managing stress at the top

Being a CEO means appearing positive and totally committed 24/7. Switching off is not an option, even outside office hours. So how can CEOs and senior executives learn how to thrive on daily pressure and to avoid it turning into stress or burnout?

The stressfulness of stress

How business leaders manage employee stress correlates directly to productivity and quality. But unfortunately, most stress in the workplace is not mitigated by managers' behavior, but caused by it.

The benefits of workaholism

A recent paper by a Rouen Business School professor argues that while it may be an addiction, workaholism can also lead to positive outcomes for individuals, business and society.

Stress of commuting worse for women

Daily commuting is more stressful for women than for men, a new study by researchers in the UK suggests.

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Relationship Currency

Relationship Currency

Ravi Rajani

In an era where AI can draft emails and manage our schedules, 'Relationship Currency' is a timely reminder of the importance of investing in genuine human connection.

Super Adaptability: How to Transcend in an Age of Overwhelm

Super Adaptability: How to Transcend in an Age of Overwhelm

Max McKeown

Max Mckeown's heavyweight new book draws from neuroscience, psychology and cultural evolution to develop a practical framework for human adaptability.

The Voice-Driven Leader

The Voice-Driven Leader

Steve Cockram and Jeremie Kubicek

How can managers and organisations create an environment in which every voice is genuinely heard, valued and deployed to maximum effect? This book offers some practical ways to meet this challenge.