Like you, I work in a busy environment.  Stress can creep up on us. One moment we can manage things and the next it all gets a bit too much.

Depending on our own levels of awareness, and how much we ...

It’s a common feeling in the workplace. We all want to be appreciated, to be noticed and valued for what we contribute, what we bring, and who we are.

When we’re appreciated we feel good.  The drive ...

For a long time I thought I was just one of the team supporting our prisoners. I am an Exam Officer and I didn’t claim to have any clout in decisions that could affect those I worked for. 

But a w...

Introduction
I've often heard it said that we have two ears and one mouth because we should listen twice as much as we speak.

Whether that's true or not, it does make us stop and think.

Thought to Co...

Ego is our sense of self, and it can trip us up when it gets too big for itself.

We’ve all known colleagues – friends and family, with big egos.  There’s nothing wrong with feeling confident and prou...

When we feel disgruntled, ignored, unappreciated, misunderstood and disappointed, its human nature to share our upset.  But in our work environment this can be toxic.

It’s all too easy for others wit...

We all know the challenging times we’re living through.  So much has changed for all of us.  Education has experienced great turmoil and our young people (and us) have much to come to terms with as we...

Like many of us, I’m about to walk into my usual working environment this week. I’m going back to Prison.

I wouldn’t say I’m stressed about it, but I anticipate it will be different. Obviously our le...