resilience Archives | Graeme Cowan

1 question that could transform your career (and why 457 people struggled without it)

Have you ever felt like you’re going through the motions at work, but something essential is missing? You’re not alone. The story that started everything My good friend Richard Boele’s journey to becoming KPMG’s Chief Purpose Officer began with a life-changing moment at 21. While traveling in Tibet, he witnessed a brutal murder during a […]

Retention Crisis: 46% of Managers Want Out – What’s your plan?

Are you feeling a little overwhelmed? You are not alone. After years of navigating hybrid work, layoffs, and increasing pressures, many managers are at their breaking point. The stress is relentless. This creates a vicious cycle. As managers struggle, fewer employees aspire to leadership, increasing the burden on those who remain. UKG research shows that […]

Strengthening the Core: 3 Essential Strategies for Resilient Teams

In today’s uncertain and volatile world, building resilient teams is more crucial than ever. Building a resilient team isn’t just about business goals; it’s about creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. Here are 3 essential tips to help you build resilient and mentally healthy teams. #1: Lead by Example As leaders, our […]

Invest one day – your best career and life awaits.

Ever considered a 12 hour walk? What about with no other human contact and with your phone in airplane mode? Me either….but Just before Christmas I was inspired to do this when I heard adventurer Colin O’Grady interviewed on a podcast – one of his many claims to fame is being the first person to […]

Anatomy of a brilliant workplace mental health event

“Hearing our leaders and people so openly share their story is such a powerful encouragement for other leaders to do the same – and create this safe environment that everyone can strive and perform in! THANK YOU.” Last week I was privileged to be part of a wonderful 90-minute workplace mental health event put […]

Today is World Mental Health Day. Why it matters

Employees now consider mental health the #1 issue they care about (pwc/Atlassian). No one is immune with Deloitte recently finding that one in three employees and c-suite are “Always” or “Often” struggling with fatigue or poor mental health. Reducing stigma at work is reported to be a top 3 priority by 80% of us (McKinsey), […]

How to do hybrid right – building team care and resilience

Do you think your team members would like to work in the office, work from home, or work hybrid? There are no easy solutions. Over 70 percent of workers want flexible remote work options to continue, while over 65 percent are craving more in-person time with their teams. Some workers are quitting rather than giving […]

The secret to an agile, fast learning, and resilient team

Every organisation I speak to is trying to do more with less, faster than they did before. This requires the capacity to try many things, fail a lot, learn quickly, and adopt the successful ideas fast. So what is the secret to an agile, fast learning and resilient tribe? Amy Edmondson, a Harvard Business School […]