How many times have you gone in to work when you’re really not up to it? It’s called ‘presenteeism’ and it’s on the rise. A recent study has found that… read more »

I recently had the honour of spending a day with some head teachers; people who live with pressure. In the afternoon, we were thinking about what gives us uplift in… read more »

When does someone become an adult? Society isn’t absolutely sure. You can join the army at sixteen; start driving a car at seventeen and buy a drink in a pub… read more »

There’s no right way to lead; different personalities lead in different ways, bringing both strengths and weaknesses to the task. So the good leader will know what they can and… read more »

When the space man arrives in the busy city, there are problems. He is a strong man, and needs to be, as he carries this wonderful space from town to… read more »

A hostage counsellor was speaking recently, after a victim had been released. The hostage had endured a great deal in captivity, including several mock executions; yet he seemed relatively strong… read more »

And so we start again, that’s what the calendar says. Everything in the media is about hopes for the New Year, the plans we have. ‘Best wishes for the new… read more »

There are some things we don’t have to do at Christmas. We don’t have to exchange laughter for stress. We don’t have to take responsibility for everyone else’s happiness. We… read more »

There are times for quick thinking. Perhaps you discover your house is on fire; or you need some mental maths in the supermarket. Quick thinking has its place…but it can… read more »

We’ve all had a bad day at the office; even soldiers have them. The former soldier was speaking to an interviewer on Armistice Day. He had served in Afghanistan, but… read more »