PUSH PERSPECTives

Many new managers struggle not because they’re unfit to lead, but because they’ve never been taught how. Here’s how to set them up for success from day one - and why your support in those early months matters most.

How you see your team shapes how they perform. Discover how small shifts in focus can change everything, and how a leader’s attention can build confidence, strengthen culture, and drive better results.

Many of us rush through life without realising our true significance. When you pause to recognise it, you’ll see that your greatest impact often comes from the experiences and strengths you’ve already lived and learned. Here’s how to reconnect with your kavod - the weight, wisdom, and purpose of your life.

Delegation isn’t just about efficiency - it’s emotional, human, and vital for growth. It challenges our instincts to control and pushes us to build trust. Here’s why doing it all yourself can actually hold your team back.

A workplace where people feel safe to fail, be themselves, and enjoy the process inspires creativity, connection, and success – just like a great team game. When that happens, results naturally follow.

AI will never replace human connection - but it can support it. Combining human insight with technology could transform mental wellbeing. Together, they have the potential to make coaching and therapy more personal, accessible, and effective than ever before.

Resilience isn’t about pushing through at all costs. True resilience is choosing how you respond, reset, and thrive under pressure. It starts with choice - and those choices can shape how you feel, perform, and lead every day.

Life’s turning points often come when we least expect them. Unexpected moments can spark clarity, change, and new possibilities. They may even lead us closer to who we really are.

Most people dread giving feedback - but what if it wasn’t about fault, but potential? Learn how to re-frame feedback into a tool for growth and trust. The right words can inspire confidence, build stronger relationships, and unlock real performance.

Strong communication isn’t about big strategies but everyday moments. Discover the one powerful question every manager should be asking their team - it can transform relationships and results.

AI isn’t the revolution - we are. Discover the human skills we must build to use AI wisely, creatively, and with integrity. Our choices will shape how AI impacts work and life.

Struggle to say no? Learn a simple 3-part framework for setting boundaries with kindness - protecting your time, energy, and focus as a leader. Saying no clearly is a strength.

Global workplace engagement has dropped to 21%, and just 13% in Europe. Managers are at the heart of the issue, and supporting them can boost team performance, motivation, and culture.

Step into your next chapter with intention. Take time for self-reflection, embrace reinvention, and explore what it truly means to live a life that reflects who you are. Pausing, asking the big questions, and aligning your actions with your values can bring clarity, flow, and a deeper sense of fulfillment.

Millennial managers are under pressure to lead across generations. Here’s how to adapt without burning out – with practical tips for sustainable leadership. Discover what Gen X and Gen Z really need from you.

Feeling like you're never doing enough? Learn why that voice in your head exists, and how to quiet it with self-compassion and perspective. It's time to challenge the belief that more is always better.

Discover how clarifying your personal values can transform the way you work, make decisions, and lead with authenticity and purpose every day. When you know what truly matters to you, it becomes easier to show up with clarity, confidence, and impact.

Fear holds many leaders back from delegating - but what if the worst-case scenario isn’t as bad as it seems? It might be your brain creating barriers that don’t truly exist. A reflection on fear, failure, and moving forward.

Feeling overwhelmed by uncertainty? Discover what real resilience means - and how to adapt, shift, and thrive when everything feels up in the air. It’s not about pushing through, but about finding new ways forward with clarity and intention.

Everyday assumptions can quietly erode trust, but small, intentional shifts in communication can make all the difference. With more awareness, curiosity, and clearer conversations, teams can build stronger, more trusting relationships.

Why does your boss sound like your mum? Discover the ego states secretly running the show, and how to dodge drama with smarter, calmer communication. Once you spot these patterns, you can start changing them.

Struggling to delegate? It’s not just logistics, it’s your brain. Re-frame delegation as a tool for growth, empowerment, and real leadership. Learn why letting go feels hard, and how to lead by lifting others.

Why is change so hard, even when it’s clearly better? Learn how to help people embrace new ways of thinking and working before crisis strikes. It all comes down to overcoming our deep-rooted preference for the familiar.

We all see the world through our own stained glass. Learn how better listening helps us understand others' unique perspectives and connect more deeply. It's a reminder that true communication starts with curiosity, not assumption.

Turn big goals into clear, achievable actions. Discover how strategic conversations can boost clarity, unity, and collaboration within your team. When teams come together to map out the ‘how,’ they unlock fresh ideas and a stronger sense of shared purpose.

Struggling to juggle managing your team with getting your own work done? Discover tips to find balance, delegate better, and reclaim your time. It all starts with honest reflection and clearer communication!

How do you stay helpful without burning out? When you set limits with intention, you protect your energy and empower others with clarity. A look at emotional load in the workplace and the power of setting clear, sustainable boundaries.

Are old beliefs haunting your mindset? Explore how subconscious "ghosts" shape your thoughts, connections, and self-view – and how to reclaim your power. Start recognising the patterns holding you back and gently shift the way you show up in the world.

Are unspoken expectations running your relationships? Discover how to spot silent assumptions, avoid resentment, and foster healthier communication. Bringing these hidden "contracts" into the open can shift the way we connect with others.

How do childhood experiences shape our work behaviour? Explore how awareness and boundaries can break old patterns and boost workplace wellbeing. With the right tools, we can transform unconscious habits into empowered choices.

Stories build trust, connection, and stronger teams. Discover how sharing personal experiences can transform your workplace and relationships — and why even simple stories can make a big impact.

Empathy in leadership is key, and senior managers must lead with compassion, patience, and emotional intelligence to support and empower their teams. This creates a safe space where people can grow, learn from mistakes, and truly thrive.

Clear expectations build strong teams. Contracting aligns you and your team on needs, goals, and communication, allowing you to boost trust, collaboration, and success.

We’ve all encountered toxic behaviours in the workplace. But what if, instead of just calling them out, we got curious about why they act that way? Let’s uncover what’s really going on beneath the surface.

Feeling frustrated by others? It might not be them - it might be you. Discover how shifting your perspective can give you more control over your reactions.

Why do we so often wait for a crisis to make a change? Take time to dream, get clear on what you want, and start creating the life you truly desire.

High-achieving leaders love their work, but that passion can lead to burnout. Balance isn’t about doing less - it’s about making space for what matters. Learn how to reclaim your time, manage guilt, prioritise joy, and build a life beyond work. Life is happening now - don’t miss it!

Want to know what your team really think about your leadership style? Learn how to get honest feedback, spot unrealistic demands, and keep your team motivated.

What can Lady Gaga’s management style teach us about leadership? And how should you respond when your boss’s demands go too far? Discover how to set boundaries, handle tough managers, and navigate workplace challenges!

Taking a break from work? Here’s how to make it truly restorative - on your terms. Learn how to plan a break that works for you and supports your wellbeing.

What are sub-personalities? They’re the different 'selves' within us, shaped by experiences and playing unique roles in our life’s story. Understanding them can help us understand ourselves and our colleagues better. It also improves our interactions, allowing us to make conscious choices and manage our responses more effectively.

How often do the patterns we face in our personal lives repeat themselves in our work? More importantly, how can we break the cycle and manage them more effectively?

Trust is the foundation of any strong team. Without it, collaboration becomes challenging, communication breaks down, and productivity suffers.‍ So, how can we build trust within our teams?

Setting good boundaries is a fundamental part of being a brilliant manager, but we don't always feel comfortable setting (or sticking to) them. How can you set boundaries and empower your team in the process?

How can you overcome the pressure of time, ensuring a better balance in how you operate as a leader? When the chips are down, our best practices tend to falter.‍ So, what can we do about it?

What happens when strengths are overused? Overdoing them, even with good intentions, can lead to conflict. So, how can we recognise and balance this?

The ‘call of self’ - a feeling that maybe the old you and your old way of doing things doesn’t quite fit anymore. It starts as a whisper that you might ignore at first, but it grows in volume and frequency until you can’t ignore it any longer.

On the surface, the expected metric of success is 'completion of everything', but what if it was your wellbeing? Sometimes good is good enough.

Ever feel like you have too many tabs open in your brain? This week I'm sharing key insights that I've picked up from working with some brilliant managers (and from my own slightly jam-packed brain too!)

Why do we work? For money? To buy all the things that we attribute success to? But what if that means that we miss out on all of the things in the meantime that come for free? Love, peace, joy, nature, family or freedom?

The role of a manager is vital. Yet more often than not, no training is given for it. So, how can you support your managers with the training and development they need?

We all know how uncomfortable it can feel to have honest conversations. More often than not, we just don’t do it, avoiding the conversation entirely because we assume that it will lead to confrontation. So, what can we do about it?

When we doubt ourselves, it really doesn’t matter what external proof we have of how well we're doing because we can’t see it, don’t believe it and we certainly don’t feel it. So, what can you do to stop self-doubt creeping in and enjoy your successes?

Worry takes more out of us than we imagine and often does nothing to change the situations we're worrying about. So, what can we do about it?

If you want to get ahead, and quickly, making the right impression is absolutely crucial. So, if you're thinking "what's next?", here's how to take the next step in your career.

Working beyond your capacity leads to burnout. The Delegate and Elevate method breaks down how you can do more of what you love and less of what you don't.

Is it important to think about your personal brand when you’re a manager? It's how you want people to see you. It's about visibility and the values that you outwardly represent. And here’s the wonderful thing - you have the power to define your brand by aligning your intentions with actions.

Managing your mind through the wild emotional terrains of uncertainty is nothing short of terrifying. Here are my five fail-safe hacks to give your brain the space to be a bit more resilient.

The mark of a brilliant leader is self-awareness. So, if you’re feeling a bit under par yourself, here’s your sure-fire list for managing yourself (and others), when your brain is being very mean to you.

I have become obsessed with communication. ‍The things we say. The things we don’t say. The constant misunderstanding and misinterpretation between people. It’s the thing I see getting in the way of productivity and workplace performance every single time. So, how can we be better at communicating?

People are blocking each other when something comes up that they don't want to deal with or if they don't want to work past a certain time - but is it a good thing? Can we be better communicators?

I’ve got a theory that, for many of us, work is our biggest addiction. The most socially acceptable yet equally dangerous addiction there is.

More is needed than ever from managers but, more often than not, they have had little or no training and are facing more complex people problems than ever before.

Perfectionists are fuelled by an intense fear of failure. They set unrealistically high standards for themselves and others, believing that anything less than perfect is a failure. Here are some ideas if perfectionism is ruining all of your days.

57% of us will completely avoid difficult conversations if we can, ending up with seriously unhelpful communication styles that impact business and relationships, rather than saying the one thing that we really need to say.

Just because it’s easier to say “yes” doesn’t mean we should. Sometimes giving yourself a moment to pause, assess the situation, and decide if it’s really beneficial to you and others is a much stronger option. What if “no” would result in a better outcome for all parties?

Our childhood experiences affect how we communicate now. Because of this, dysfunctional communication styles are created, which can veer wildly between avoidance and aggression.

Pay freeze: the conversation bound to strike fear into any manager’s heart. As a manager, this is a perfect opportunity to work on your communication skills, deliver challenging news and use it as an opportunity to bring your team together.

If you’re feeling a little bit less than resilient as a manager, here are some tips for dealing with your team, so you can maintain that safety and trust.

Resilience. The old adage that ‘it’s not what happens but how you react to it’. It’s meant to be a positive sentiment. But is it?

It’s hard enough being a good manager - let alone when you haven’t had any training. As ever, we’re here to help if you want to upskill your managers in understanding and managing themselves and others.

In the corporate world, it is bred into us to work from a place of scarcity. This belief system is rooted in fear and anxiety. So, it often leads to a competitive and self-defeating work environment. If beliefs are understood, they can be overcome.

Good communication changes everything. From how we feel, to how we deliver, how we lead and, of course, how we connect.

Joy. 3 little letters. Often forgotten. But, ultimately, one of our greatest drivers. Why not try changing your team’s targets to a little bit more joy?

For Stress Awareness Month, our in-house psychotherapist, Stephanie Queen, ran a session on building resilience to help you navigate challenging situations.

Cate was joined by a panel of empowered people leaders to share insights into who should take responsibility for employee wellbeing in the workplace.

Cate presents the findings of our groundbreaking Make Work Better research, which gave a unique insight into how people truly feel about work.

Cate meets with Karen Aitchison to talk about connecting mind, body and human interaction to create safe spaces.

Cate talks to the infamous media powerhouse, Jonathan Durden, who is an author, board member and co-founder of PHD.

Cate talks to the dynamic Anna Whitehouse, aka Mother Pukka, an 'accidental activist' and the founder of Flex Appeal.

This month Cate spoke to dynamic Lightbulb Media CEO Lewis Kemp about flexible working hours and comparison-itis.

Managers are having to deal with more complex issues than ever from their teams, but is it their responsibility to step in and try to fix everything?

Cate sat down with Shahroo Izadi, the author of two internationally bestselling self-help books, tech entrepreneur and behaviour change coach.

Fostering work friendships in a new job has always been tricky. But now there's a new layer to work culture which is making things more difficult than ever – the post-pandemic culture of home and hybrid working.

Cate Murden chats with comedian, presenter, biohacker and all-around bloody great bloke Russell Kane for an interview that was every bit as insightful as it was surprising.

With the world of work turning on its axis, middle managers are experiencing more financial and emotional pressure than ever before. So, who is supporting the supporters?

Cate chats author Davinia Taylor about the importance of sharing, the AA learnings that have become a part of her everyday life and how great connections can boost your feel-good hormones.

Suppressed trauma, as a result of the pandemic, is causing elevated stress and unhappiness in the workplace, and it’s a problem that’s not going away anytime soon.

Over the last two years, the decades-old business model of rigid office-based working has been disrupted.

Cate speaks to Nicola Elliott, cofounder of wellbeing brand NEOM about the importance of choosing happiness.

Let’s be honest, well-being is just… well everywhere. But why does it matter?