by Audrey | Jan 31, 2019 | Living, Physical Wellbeing, Wellbeing
A dummy’s guide to the new science on body-brain health and why it changes everything Warning! Buckle in and hold on tight, it’s a fast and unfamiliar ride this week. As the driver, I’m attempting to take you places and explain stuff that even the field’s top experts...
by Audrey | Dec 18, 2018 | Balance and Boundaries, Business, Living, Measuring Wellbeing, Wellbeing, Work-Life Balance, Working
Actually, it’s not really the chairs that are killing us, it’s the act of sitting on them for extended periods each day. And it’s not really ‘breaking news’ either – the phrase ‘sitting is the new smoking’ has been...
by Karen Gillespie | Nov 22, 2018 | Authentic Relationships, Empathy, Living, Meaning, Measuring Wellbeing, Purpose and Direction, Wellbeing
One of the defining elements of ‘wellbeing’ as it is generally considered today is the focus on thriving, flourishing and living life to its fullest. It’s no longer about simply surviving and avoiding ill health for most people (in the developed world). This is good...
by Audrey | Nov 15, 2018 | Authentic Relationships, Living, Meaning, Wellbeing
Having just had a month away from everything and everyone, I can report back… the solitude was sublime. Far from being lonely, I revelled in the space and freedom each day presented. Released from the everyday treadmill of ‘doing’ and the chains of habit, I could feel...
by Karen Gillespie | Nov 1, 2018 | Authentic Relationships, Empathy, Living, Meaning, Wellbeing
Two of the more common reasons behind requests for coaching are: “This person is very smart and technically able, but poor on people skills and general emotional intelligence.” “This person has great people skills but has difficulty with tough conversations.” In the...
by Audrey | Oct 24, 2018 | Living, Meaning, Measuring Wellbeing, Nature and Environment, Physical Wellbeing, Resilience and Equanimity, Sleep, Wellbeing, Wellbeing Program, Wellbeing Strategy, Working
Plan your breaks, before you break. The science is clear: professionals who factor in micro, mini and longer breaks ahead of time not only feel better but also perform and stay at their peak and are more successful. In Boston Consulting Group’s enviable...