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You don’t have to be happy to work here but it helps - how to feel happier at work

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Feeling happier at work starts before you even walk through the door, says Kerry Leigh. So what can you do in those early hours to help you start each day with a smile on your face and a more positive outlook? We’ve got some FLIPping good ideas to help you… 

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Developing resilience and grit in the workplace

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The words resilience and grit are used a lot, especially in times of challenge and stress. But are we thinking about them all wrong? In this post, Stephanie Davies shares the difference between the two and how you can develop your resilience skills to flourish in the workplace.

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Does the thought of presenting to others give you the heebie-jeebies?

Science says Glossophobia, the fear of public speaking, impacts almost 75% of people. So you’re clearly not alone if the thought of talking to an audience requires a change of underwear. But what can you do about it? How can you feel more confident? Here are four practical tips to help you.

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5 lessons being in a band can teach you about teamwork

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Teamwork - it makes the dream work, right? Well, it certainly made all the difference to Lead Happiness Consultant and Rockologist, Dave Keeling, as he embarked on a lifelong dream of being in a band. Luckily for us - and you - it’s taught him a lot about teamwork too. Summer is often the best time for self-reflection. Whether it’s spent...

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6 stress-busting tips to get you through the summer holidays

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If the thought of the summer holidays has you feeling tense rather than zen, these six stress-busting tips will help you feeler calmer and more in control. And the best bit? They’re scientifically proved to work.

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Want to be inclusive? Be brave, curious… and listen up!

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In this blog post, Laura Drury reflects on a recent moment of unconscious bias and describes how to manage it through awareness and skilled communication. 


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5 simple ways to stay connected and happy at work

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With the new ways of working since the pandemic, it’s vital for leaders and managers to help their teams stay connected and happy at work. But what does that actually look like? Stephanie Davies has her tips to help you keep connection at the heart of your workplace culture.  One of the paradoxes of the new way of working is that...

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Lessons from Top Gun in toxic masculine leadership 

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Toxic masculine leadership is still evident, not only in workplaces but on the big screen. In this post, Stephanie Davies looks at how Top Gun can teach us a lot about changing the culture and bringing everyone together in positive, beneficial ways. Toxic masculine leadership - and a whiff of cheese This month Top Gun roared back to the screen in...

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Managing workplace culture to support mental health

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How inclusive is your workplace culture when supporting mental health? As the aftermath of the pandemic continues to affect the mental wellbeing of people in workplaces and organisations, it’s vital to consider what you could - and should - be doing to help. In this post, Laughologist, Laura Drury encourages you to look at mental health from a different perspective. She...

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