Self Awareness and Leadership

When we’re stressed or tired, we can act in ways that push away the people we love. We tell ourselves they should’ve anticipated our needs, or that they don’t appreciate us. This is probably a sign that an underlying core need isn’t being met. Understanding these needs can help us avoid misinterpreting situations and blaming

Many of us feel are working in an overstretched system where our colleagues are exhausted. And we’re feeling the strain. We know the vicious cycle of stress leading to team members going off sick, which leads to more stress… but what can we do to break this cycle? Instead of trying to fix the system, we

It’s nice to be nice – but that niceness is stopping teams from dealing with healthy conflict when it comes up. This leads to poor decisions, hidden resentments, and a lack of accountability. When we’re afraid of conflict, we don’t say what we really think, and problems stay hidden. In this quick dip episode, Rachel

Some of us are guilty of practicing toxic leadership, without even knowing it. This isn’t the overt, aggressive bullying we often associate with poor management, but something more subtle and more insidious. When we’re in hero mode, we’re constantly stepping in, solving problems, and rescuing our team members. It feels good – we’re the saviours,

In the search for “success” – however we define it – we tend to overlook our own physical wellbeing, which can lead to stress and other issues. We don’t necessarily think about our bodies in these moments, instead focusing on the head or the heart. But as leadership coach Anne Hartslief argues, focusing on the

We’re so often stuck in a cycle of simply “coping” with our workloads, especially in healthcare. We’re not thriving, and it’s mainly because we’re missing the human connection that comes from working closely with other people. We need to re-establish the connections we once had, both formally and informally. And we can start by aligning

Lots of us struggle to express ourselves in the way we want to at work. It can be down to a lack of confidence or not quite knowing how to order our thoughts. What we first need to do is understand what it is we want to say, and why we want to say it.

We all experience moments of feeling stuck. Sometimes we have the motivation, but something’s in our way. On other days the simplest things can feel like pushing a boulder up a hill. Now matter how competent we know we are, that feeling of inertia can wreak havoc on our self-confidence. If we’re going to get

Managing your energy can be a challenge at the best of times. But if you’re a highly sensitive person, you might be more prone to burning out due to your unique traits and the demands of your work. Being highly sensitive doesn’t mean being touchy, but having a high degree of empathy and a particular

In the words of today’s podcast guest, “Everyone can benefit from neurodiversity”. But how much do you understand about the way it impacts you and your colleagues? Neurodiversity can be a real strength in high-stress roles like medicine. Different ways of thinking can allow us to cope with high pressure situations, handle complex information, and

It’s a fact of life that we can’t please everyone. That’s why one of the hardest things to do is say no and try to keep everyone happy with our decisions. Even if it’s against our will, we try to give a piece of ourselves to everyone. The thing is, that takes a toll on

High-stress and high-performance professions like healthcare often push people beyond their limits. When this happens, stress and burnout are often the unfortunate consequences. In this episode, Dr Sarah Coope joins us to discuss how to avoid burnout by embracing your capacity. She delves into finding your optimal stretching point for each of your limited resources.