Coaching for stress management in the resources industry In the Australian Resources and Energy Employer Association’s most recent industry survey, managers reported the highest rates of severe anxiety and psychological distress of any job-role group. Across the surveyed workforce, high to very high distress rose to 22.2% […]
It’s not them, it’s the role Three years into Australia’s psychosocial regulations, the frameworks are in place, yet serious mental health claims jumped 14.7% last year and have grown 161% over the past decade, the fastest rise of any injury category. With AI adoption and restructuring […]
Will AI replace Executive Coaches? As AI becomes more embedded in our professional and personal lives, many people are asking the same question: Will AI take my job? As an organisational psychologist, it’s confronting to consider that the skills I’ve spent years developing could be replaced […]
Are bonuses driving the behaviour you want? Bonuses are everywhere, over 90% of organisations use them to motivate performance. But what if bonuses don’t just fall short of motivating and encourage the very behaviours leaders are trying to avoid? Research tracking more than 1,000 employees in […]
Is it really lonely at the top? Executive loneliness isn’t a side effect of leadership, it’s one of its defining risks. The National Mental Health Commission’s new guide on mentally healthy workplaces for executives and decision makers highlights that isolation at the top is eroding wellbeing, […]
Do you have the right people on your team? Have you ever wondered if you have the right people on your team? It’s a tough question, especially when you’re not able to build your team from scratch. Not having the right people on your team can […]
Mastering Leadership: Foundations of Influence and Impact In today’s human-centered work environment, developing your ability to communicate with influence is essential. You need to engage, inspire, and drive meaningful action, whether you are leading teams, managing stakeholders, or advocating for strategic initiatives. Yet, excellent communication isn’t […]
Is psychosocial risk hiding in your operations? Psychosocial hazards are aspects of work that can harm people’s mental, social and physical health. These include excessive workload, poor rosters, isolation, workplace conflict, or limited support from leaders. In high-risk and remote environments, many of these hazards are […]
Supporting remote teams: 6 conditions for team effectiveness It’s the age of remote and flexible work. Remote working has its advantages, however this way of operating also has its challenges. How do we best anticipate and address those challenges to set teams up for success? Scholars […]
Could your attachment style be linked to your career success? Most people have heard of attachment styles, but are you aware of how your own attachment style could be impacting your engagement and success at work? Bowlby’s theory of attachment styles is a way of […]
