“Guilt and conscientiousness can be two sides of the same coin. Is guilt and a harsh inner critic an inevitable companion to conscientiousness? Well, no. While they are commonly conjoined, by recognising this pattern and spotting that regular pang of guilt, we can learn to disrupt the habitual negative self-talk."

“When things are out of kilter, we often behave in ways that get us more of what we don’t want. Managing a team and leading an organisation can be a lonely and stressful place. Failing to be popular and respected, failing to command authority, and failing to feel as though we’re creating followership, can lead to an aggressive response. Which can quickly spiral into bullying.”

“Setting boundaries and saying no is at the heart of developing our resilience. Consciously managing what we’re prepared to take on and where we are prepared to say no to increased workload or responsibility can feel alien. Saying no and avoiding further responsibility can feel potentially catastrophic and career limiting and yet, paradoxically, it can be just the opposite.”