Fear can get you moving. But it won’t keep you going. Ground yourself in values instead.
😧 Fear works fast. Anxiety gives you a short burst of adrenaline that sharpens focus. But it doesn’t last… Rely on it too often and the cost is steep: fatigue,…
Posts by Sheila Wherry
What habits and relationships keep you steady so you can be excited about both work and life beyond it?
“Success is being excited to go to work and being excited to come home.” – Will Ahmed, CEO of health wearables company WHOOP For leaders, true balance is about steadiness;…
The four Stoic virtues offer a steady foundation for leadership
‘We should treat our minds as we do our bodies; enjoy enough to keep them strong and healthy, but not so much as to make them weak.’ – Seneca A…
A Leader’s Habit
‘‘I pause and ask, is this decision mine to make, or mine to support?’ At a recent offsite, one senior leader shared a simple habit they rely on when the…
The power of being truly seen and understood?
🤔 As a senior leader, how often do you pause to consider the power of simply being present with those around you, whether as a mentor, a colleague, or a…
Gratitude is more than waiting for monumental wins.
“I make a point to appreciate all the little things in my life… By keeping my eyes open for unexpected joys, I find the world gives back more than we…
Don’t forget you have a body
My message today is a simple one: Don’t forget you have a body. 🧐 In today’s world of virtual work, it’s easy to forget that we are more than our thoughts…
ADHD in Teams: Moving Beyond the Misconceptions
How can we better support the different ways people think and work within our teams? In this latest episode, I’m joined by Sydney psychiatrist and neuropsychiatrist Dr Clinton White, and…
Burnout in Teams: Clarity, Connection and Cognitive Load
How can we better recognise and respond to burnout within our teams? In this latest episode, I’m joined by Sydney psychiatrist and neuropsychiatrist Dr Clinton White, and together we turn…
The Difference Between Busy And Effective
“It is not enough to be industrious; so are the ants. What are you industrious about?” —Henry David Thoreau If there’s one theme that comes up in every coaching conversation—pretty…