Four Quick Exercises To Ground You In The Presence When You’re Busy
Mindfulness is an important part of developing self-awareness, which in turn is a critical part of Connect to Self. Here are five easy exercises you can do at (almost) any…
Posts by Sheila Wherry
What Does Inclusion Actually Mean?
The term “inclusion” can be open to personal interpretation, meaning different things to different people. This is an issue, because a shared understanding of inclusion is essential to good communication,…
How Can Leaders Respond To An Information Deficit During A Crisis?
One of the features of a global crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic is that information is unavailable, or at best inconsistent. More than 18 months into the pandemic, teams and…
Can diversity alone produce better organisations? (Spoiler: the answer is diversity alone is not enough.)
In recent years, more and more organisations have realised the importance of a diverse workplace. Countless studies and surveys have revealed that diverse teams (in terms of culture, background, and…
What is one of the most overlooked aspects of leadership during a crisis?
People react to crises in different ways, and this has become more apparent than ever in recent months. In the face of change and uncertainty, some immediately seek meaning from…
Is Compassion In Leadership More Or Less Important During A Crisis?
In normal times, compassionate leaders foster an environment of psychological safety, encouraging more loyalty and engagement from their team members, and so creating high performing teams. However, I would argue,…
How Connecting to Self Makes you a Better Leader
To develop the capacity to connect with others, we must start by understanding and connecting with ourselves. Being connected with self means becoming aware of our internal thoughts, feelings, behaviours…
Four things that make a great leader (the best is last)
Four things that make a good leader (the best is last). We all instantly recognise good leaders. These exceptional leaders inspire the best in others, and seem to have intangible…
Harness the power of emotional self-awareness and regulation
If you want to learn how to harness the power of emotional self-awareness and regulation, read on. Let me share an example. My client – let’s call her ‘Ainsley’ – had…
Cultivate inner presence
Think of the best moments of your life: the times you have felt the most alive, most joyful, most fully yourself, and ‘in the zone’. This is your ‘best’ self.…