Today's episode is for you, if burnout is on your radar - whether it's for yourself, or whether it's for team members. If you've found it almost impossible to get people to 'hit the ground running' in January, this episode is going to guide you through: How to spot the warning signs Why most of what we're doing to prevent burnout at work is back-to…

One of the things I'm asked most often by leaders, at the end of a keynote, is how to bring up the subject of Imposter Syndrome with a colleague or team member - and then what to do to help them. It's so easy to freeze, or talk ourselves out of broaching it, or worry that the other person will react badly, or that we won't know what to say or do ne…

As people are heading back into the office, bringing with them the impact of 18+ months of chronic stress, anxiety, and burnout warning signs, there has never been a more important time to proactively support mental health in the workplace. In fact, in the near future, UK employers will be required to take action to create a culture that supports p…

Do you feel like you're running on empty, and that nothing seems to top up your batteries any more? Is it getting harder to concentrate and easier to make mistakes? Do you find your fuse is shorter than ever and that smaller things are stressing you out? And if one more person tells you to be resilient they might find that the 'bouncing back' is at…

Joanna is a champion of the cause to remove 'extraversion bias' from organisations. She has seen first-hand how it can undermine engagement, productivity and performance, as well as impacting mental health. In her interview, she'll be covering the myths about introversion and why this is so vital for hybrid working, how to include introverts natura…

HR Directors are telling me that burnout is one of their biggest concerns for the rest of 2021. Companies are trying everything from wellbeing days to free mindfulness app subscriptions to beanbags in meeting rooms, but they're not seeing results. In this episode, you'll discover why. And what we need to be doing, instead. Today's Soul Led Leaders …

A senior consultant specialising in internal communications and managing change, Annique Simpson is passionate about creating true inclusion by helping make sure we "listen with the intention of taking action". In this inspirational interview, she shares the practicalities of how to do this, as a leader or line manager, how to avoid the common pitf…

Wondering how to keep your hybrid team motivated, when they feel like ships-in-the-night? Or how to build consensus on what hybrid working should look like when everyone has different needs? Or how to build flexibility into your leadership style, so you can inspire your team to get results, no matter what is going on, without leaving them feeling b…

Want to know how to handle difficult conversations, when you're not in a room together? Or how to communicate your return-to-the-office policies without triggering people job-hunting? Or how to prevent the conflict that's looming for two of the hottest - and most-ignored - topics that are facing offices? In today's Lockdown Leadership Conference in…

Sue Phillips knows her stuff when it comes to creativity and innovation. As Ipsos MORI's Global Head For Insight, she has needed to lead teams, worldwide, during the pandemic to keep innovating and making a difference for their clients. In this inspirational interview, Sue shares what she has learned about consciously creating innovation in remote …

Lack of flexible working was found in the 2019 Imposter Syndrome Research Study to be one of three hidden drivers of the gender pay gap. The increased out-of-hours commitment so often required in senior roles and the difficulty in fitting work around family was shown to disproportionately disadvantage women with school-aged children. So Zurich Insu…

Janet Hitchen's career has seen her advising leaders at companies from Apple to Nespresso, as a trusted guide in creating best-in-class communications strategies. Known as a 'rebel woman', she asks the questions that create breakthroughs, in ways that get everyone on board. In this inspirational interview, as part of the #MakingHybridWork Lockdown …

The second #LockdownLeadershipConference starts today. And this year's theme is #MakingHybridWork. We're kicking off with a fabulous panel discussion on the topic of: Putting wellbeing and preventing burnout at the heart of your culture, without sacrificing the KPIs. I can't wait to talk to: * Nicholas Corrigan of Societé Generale * Susi Fish of Bo…

In today's third episode in our burnout-prevention mini-series, I want to talk about why positive thinking can make stress worse, and what you could be doing instead! This one is for you if you have an inner critic that has been highly resistant to becoming a genuine cheerleader, or you ever find yourself swamped in that negative self-talk that dra…

There are two types of fear - and one of them plays a major role in overwhelm, anxiety and burnout. But which is it? And what can you do about it? This episode of the Soul Led Leaders podcast is for you if you ever find yourself feeling exhausted after your inner critic has taken you into the boxing ring, or if your 3am self-talk leaves you feeling…

Lockdown burnout has millions on their knees - exhausted, overwhelmed and stressed. The 'togetherness' that got us through the spring 2020 lockdown has disappeared. And those juggling work-from-home with school-at-home have dipped well below empty. Shownotes & resources: http://www.clarejosa.com/soulledleaders/12/ Whether this describes how you're …

Today's episode is all about why we need to reset our lockdown response, if we want to avoid post lockdown burnout - in ourselves and in our teams. This one is for you if you are secretly on your knees - exhausted, overwhelmed and stressed - or if you've got members of your team who you think might be struggling, even if they're pretending everythi…

Today's episode is for you if you're the kind of leader who wants to make sure their team isn't just 'performing', but they're thriving emotionally. You want to be able to spot when someone might need emotional support, as we move out of lockdown. You'll learn seven secret signs that someone needs that emotional support. And you'll discover how to …

Today we're talking about why the post-lockdown 'new normal' way of working in businesses is looking so similar to the old version - and why that's such a big problem. At the Lockdown Leadership Conference we discovered that people were passionate about creating a new way of working as we exit lockdown. But it's simply not happening. And how can we…

Today's episode is for you if you are longing to be able to lead even more from your heart in a head-based world and you want to bring soul led leadership into your organisation or industry, but you know you're living and operating in a left-brained world. And you're not sure how to create that wave of change. You will discover: The two things that…

Today's episode is for you if you have ever beaten yourself up about not making enough progress, waiting until you hit that end goal before you celebrate. You know how that can demoralise you - and you end up having to use 'gritted teeth', willpower and determination, which is exhausting - and not much fun. I want to help you turn that around, fast…

Do you ever find yourself saying 'I don't have enough time'? Over the past 20 years of working with passionate world-changers, it's the single biggest excuse I have heard for us not taking the actions our dreams demand of us. And if we do take those actions, we end up in exhaustion and overwhelm. I want to share with you today some practical strate…

You want to change the world, but it's exhausting doing it on your own. How can you escape from superhero syndrome when everyone looks to you to lead the change? What You'll Cover Today On Escaping Superhero Syndrome: How we end up with superhero syndrome, even if we're not wearing our pants on the outside of our trousers (this sentence will confus…

Do you ever find yourself 'flinching' - holding back - when you want to find the courage and confidence to take massive action on a dream project? If so, you are not alone! In this episode I'm going to take you through how to take the actions that secretly scare us, without having to push on through the fear - and I'll spill the beans on why that o…

Discover my personal 7-stage secret for leading through change. In today's episode, we'll look at how you can take a team from struggling and coping, to going beyond 'surviving' into 'thriving', to achieve what felt previously impossible, without stressing and freaking everyone out. And I'll be spilling the beans on exactly how I used this 7-stage …

What does it really take to create a level playing field? One where everybody has the same opportunity to grow and thrive and shine, based on who they are and what they most love doing and their real inner talents, rather than the environment and culture around them? It takes more than inclusion. It takes more than doing what we've done before and …

Welcome to Soul Led Leaders, the podcast for corporate leaders who are making waves and changing the rules - with their hearts, not just their heads. But they know that their secret 3am self-talk is getting in the way. Where others stress about the status quo, you're the action-taker who drives the changes. Making a difference and being a crusader …

In this week’s Beat Exam Stress podcast we’re looking at why we struggle to get our teens to revise – and why there’s no point in your child revising when they’re stressed. We’re going to talk about: what happens in your child’s brain when they’re stressed why this means revising will be a waste of time 3 ways you can press ‘pause’ on this process …

In this week’s Beat Exam Stress podcast I’m talking about something we all like to pretend doesn’t happen – how we as parents, teachers or tutors can accidentally make exam stress worse for our kids. Plus, of course, I’m sharing what you can do about it. I’m taking you through the subtle ways our own worries, limiting beliefs and exam stress fears …

Today I’m taking you on a whistle-stop tour of the neuroscience of exam stress – demystified – so you can see how it’s not all in your child’s head. Plus, of course, I’ll be sharing what you can do about it. We’re going to talk about: the neural pathways that set tiny exam triggers off on the motorways in your child’s brain to become unconquerable …

So your kid is kicking off with exam stress, slamming doors, yelling, sulking, refusing to do their revision. Nicely-nicely hasn’t worked and you’re ready to yell. What can you do? We all know how easy it is to lose our rag when our kids kick off. But when exam stress is involved, the stakes are raised. We start telling ourselves stories about how,…

Some days can flow with revision going well, as your child feels excited (ish!) by what they’re learning and can feel the breakthroughs they’re making. Others, they’re drowning in self-doubt and hidden fears, lashing out and about as cuddly as a Texan cactus. But what if the difference between fear and excitement – or exam stress and exam confidenc…

Welcome to the How To Beat Exam Stress podcast. In this episode I share with you how the podcast can help you – and why I created it and the website. And the answer might surprise you. I take you through how to get the most from this site and ways that we can share this journey together. Podcast: Why How To Beat Exam Stress Is Here For You I’d love…