Conflict – did you bring your compass?
Is there anything more heart-sinking or gut-wrenching than being in a conflict situation or conversation? Most of us would do anything...
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Coffee Time?
Catch up on the latest insights from Aslan Coaching founder Lisa Cresswell.
Themes include Resilience, Quiet Leadership, Restorative Circles, Just Culture and Psychological Safety.
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- Jul 3, 2020
When the wall seems too high
“Just when you think you’re on a roll…” “Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans…” “The Universe had different ideas…”...
- Jun 5, 2020
When a request feels uncomfortable
Here’s a ‘get out of jail free’ card: You don’t need to see a path forward for everything straight away. It’s often not possible. When...
- Nov 23, 2019
When life throws a curveball
All is well now, but last week I had a family emergency that needed my full attention. My diary had to be hastily cleared. I had to ramp...
- Nov 2, 2019
How to control public speaking anxiety
Public speaking is often listed among the top causes of anxiety, but you can totally manage those nerves using your own physiology. You...
- Oct 11, 2019
The Right to Disconnect – how to set boundaries today
It followed a survey of 2,000 workers which found that a quarter of them reported that their employer expected them to answer calls or...
- Sep 21, 2019
Flying trapeze – for brain health!
Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It has become so prevalent...
- Sep 7, 2019
Close the Gate
‘Closing the barn door after the horse has bolted’ is a common expression to describe the futility of closing the gate too late. Did you...
- Aug 17, 2019
You have what you need
The Resilience Hub will find a brand new section in there today, called ‘You Have What You Need‘ This will be a collection of short...
- Jul 27, 2019
Why we get sick on first day of holidays
There are many reasons for this but one cause is the stress of working harder to finish up before our time off. We’re in a state of...
- Jun 15, 2019
When you take on too much
But there’s coaching principle called ‘Pausing for Performance’… …and the best example of how it works is think how you’d feel if you...
- Jun 1, 2019
Helping your teenager through exams
There is plenty of guidance and advice for exam students at the moment online, but what about their worried parents, guardians, aunties,...
- May 25, 2019
A guided tour of your body during stress
We all know that stress doesn’t feel good, but did you know what effects it has on your individual organs? Here is a tour of your body in...
- May 11, 2019
Let’s visit the zoo! (or are you already there?)
You can imagine the scene. The noise. The screeching. Chimpanzees running around wildly. Some inconsolable. Youngsters huddling...
- Apr 27, 2019
The peace you seek is within you already
If you long for the peaceful vibe of this picture just look inside yourself. Mindfulness is the best way to do that, so download an app...
- Mar 16, 2019
Resilience Role Models (3)
In April 2001, Commander Chris Hadfield suited up and went outside the International Space Station with a colleague to do some work. A...
- Jan 19, 2019
Is your mindset ‘Open for Business’ for developing resilience?
To develop your level of resilience, your mindset must be programmed so that you are ‘Open for Business‘ in terms of personal growth....
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