by Karen Gillespie | Nov 20, 2018 | Authentic Relationships, Measuring Wellbeing, Wellbeing, Wellbeing Strategy
In the run up to the festive season, it seems timely to focus on the positive wellbeing benefits that come from ‘giving back,’ or volunteering and contributing to something greater than our own self-interest. We’re not suggesting you give all your time to volunteering...
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 Audrey | Nov 13, 2018 | Authentic Relationships, Self Help, Wellbeing, Wellbeing Strategy, Work-Life Balance, Working
Like every other aspect of leaders’ wellbeing, ‘work-life balance’ is a subjective and dynamic phenomenon. At GLWS we’re well tuned into this space – both professionally (as psychologists and coaches) and personally (as working mums,...
by Audrey | Nov 7, 2018 | Authentic Relationships, Business, Wellbeing, Working
Organisations are promoting collaborative, flatter, less hierarchical and more inclusive workplace cultures for many fine reasons. Consultation, empowerment and engagement are in, autocratic authoritarianism is out. And mostly we say that’s a very good thing, but...
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 Karen Gillespie | Oct 25, 2018 | Authentic Relationships, Business, Wellbeing, Working
What are we learning about gender differences in leaders’ wellbeing? This week, we’re sharing some of our research findings and considering the implications for leaders and those designing workplace programs. We’ve been working with the GLWS in organisations for 4...
