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Knowing 40% of doctors are burnt out, should worry us all

In findings just released this week, more than 40% of doctors—and 50% of female doctors—are burned out, according to Medscape’s 2019 research. Every Australian should be horrified by this. Having a son about to graduate from medical school, I am very angry. Although this is USA research, as I reveal below – Australian research and anecdotes, suggest […]

10 Commandments of Truly Caring Leadership

Many people are overwhelmed by the rate of change in the workplace. As we rush into the digital revolution, workplaces can seem less human, and yet we all yearn to feel accepted for who we are. Loneliness at work has become a significant problem. We want to be part of a caring team, have a […]

I CARE: How to support a colleague in distress

Since my recovery from a mental breakdown, I have been on a quest to create a relatively simple approach that anyone can follow to support a work colleague they are concerned about. Before I outline how this approach evolved, it is worth asking – “Is this a problem worth solving?” Why care? The bigger question […]

5 foundations of the best team ever

The secret to a thriving team in today’s economy is in our past. Severe volatility and ambiguity are challenging our wellbeing and performance. This is having a dramatic impact on productivity with Gallup estimating that only 13% of employees are fully engaged. Despite these challenges, I believe that most people can draw on their past […]

WeCARE July 18 launch – scaling a more caring and mentally healthy culture

We are proud to be launching a practical way to scale a more caring and mentally healthy culture. The WeCARE peer support eLearning and printed resources will help leaders and employees to care for a distressed colleague, ask R U OK?, and guide them to help. Based on what we have learnt from completing FactorC […]

Why positive thinking is overrated – and how to fix it

What does your heart desire for you in the next 4 weeks? What would make the biggest difference to your wellbeing and self-worth? Is it better sleep? Better relationships? Being more present? Being able to switch off? Completing an important work project? These are incredibly important things to consider. Once we have our answer, then […]

Do you feel compelled to join the CARE Revolution?

Do you wish communities and workplaces were more caring? What is the CARE Revolution and why should you consider joining it? I believe it is an idea whose time has come. Over the last 3 years I’ve taken thousands of people through a half-day workshop designed to increase leadership and team resilience. At the start […]

Enough’s enough – I’m as mad as hell and I’m not going to take this anymore

(from movie Network 1975 – video below explains the context) I’m mad about the shortcomings of our home and work tribe cultures. Over the Christmas break, I was contacted by more people seeking to help a distressed loved one than ever before. I have written previously about why this time of year can be challenging […]

5 Christmas Mood Vampires – and what to do about them

We’re supposed to be excited about going into this period, but a significant number of people find themselves dreading elements of the season. With its sparkly decorations, family traditions, and festive get-togethers, this is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. But for many of us, this period can be tough. These are […]

What I learnt from the wonderful Dept. of Justice NSW Peer Support Officers

The Department of Justice NSW peer support program involves people supporting colleagues who are experiencing difficulty at work and/or in their private lives. Support is provided by Peer Support Officers (PSOs) who are volunteers (image above). They receive training, guidance, and support about how to have caring conversations, and where appropriate, provide help seeking options. […]