Open Conversations : Lisa-Marie Sikand

Coinciding with Time To Talk Day, we’re launching our ‘Open Conversations’ interview series with business leaders talking openly about their mental health experiences. So grateful to Lisa-Marie Sikand, formerly a global law firm C-suite leader & now Exec Coach for sharing in this first interview in the series.

7 reasons why men can struggle to talk about their feelings

For Movember — Men’s Health Awareness Month — we’re looking at why men can struggle to talk about their emotions, including some less obvious reasons…‍

5 ways that therapy can help you to beat stress

For National Stress Awareness Day 2022, we’re looking at the mental, physical and behavioural signs of overwhelm — and what you can do about it.

Stop the bickering — the ‘6 Cs’ of resolving conflicts at work

For Conflict Resolution Day 2022, we’re looking at workplace tensions from a psychological perspective — and offering key steps to dealing with it

5 reasons why you might be struggling with a work-life balance

Burnout at work can have many underlying causes, including mental, emotional and cognitive. For National Work Life Week 2022, we are exploring a few of them.

How to handle difficult conversations at work — 7 tips to make it easier

Preparing for a difficult conversation with an employee? Here are some psychologically informed tips on how to make it a lot less painful and awkward.

Hate having difficult conversations at work? Here are some deeper reasons why

Difficult conversations at work — why do we dread them so much? Maybe because there’s often more going on beneath the surface than the issue at hand.

How can you support an employee who is dealing with grief or trauma?

Grief, trauma or shock can affect any of us at any time. Here’s how you can best support the wellbeing of staff members who are experiencing it.

Quick Guide: How to deal with workplace bullies — the smart way

Experiencing bullying at work? In this quick guide, we take a look at five ways to put a stop to it for good…

Beating imposter syndrome — how to stop feeling like a faker

Imposter syndrome can make you doubt your abilities and feel like a faker. Find out how to overcome it…

Want better relationships at work? The secret might be in your communication style

Confused by colleagues? Struggling to assert yourself at work? Here’s how to understand the different communication styles while also improving your own

Feeling like a fraud at work? It might be imposter syndrome

Imposter syndrome can make you doubt your abilities and feel like a faker. Find out what causes it.

How do I talk to my boss about mental health?’ Here are 5 smart tips

Feeling like you need mental health support at your job? Not sure how to bring it up with your manager? Here are some practical steps you can take.

10 smart and effective ways to deal with workplace bullying

Workplace bullying can be a devastating experience. Here’s how to deal with it and also understand the dynamics behind it.