As the only member of the Wellbeing Collective from a 3rd sector background I couldn’t accept the invitation to write a blog without saying something about how it is to be standing alone, a stranger in a strange land full of NHS (or ex NHS) people: different traditions, different behaviours, different language. I joke of … Continue reading Celebrating Partnerships
My desire for harmony, life experiences and slight tendency towards avoidance means that I have to work hard at ensuring I actually say what I mean and say it when it matters. Several years ago, I decided that I would concentrate on this aspect of my development and reflected intensively into what scenarios had led … Continue reading Meaning what we say and saying what we mean…
In recent weeks, I have been reminded of how the connections we make in our day to day life can have all sort of significance. From kind words with a colleague, to perhaps a more meaningful discussion with a course participant, each interaction for me should be purposeful, positive, helpful and enabling. Of course, this … Continue reading ‘I-thou’ – how we connect
Some weeks it’s all about lemons! We have all had days and weeks where it feels never ending, the stress levels rise, and you live for the weekend. This can put additional pressure on you, your team and business - testing relationships to their limits. So how can you maintain a cohesive, productive team … Continue reading When life gives you lemons, make cake…
First, we are human. This phrase has been in my mind in recent weeks as I work with others to deal with their day-to-day challenges to help and support others. Our relationships are the vehicle through which most of us work, whether as a manager, a peer, a customer or a loved one. It is … Continue reading Only Human!
Over the past couple of months, as part of my personal development, I have had a great opportunity to attend a number of interesting workshops. The facilitation of these has been professional and informative. Whilst the workshops have offered ideas and signposting to resources, the most valuable aspect has been the opportunity for reflection. Being … Continue reading A mutual mindset
Ever since setting up The Wellbeing Collective almost four years ago I have been planning to start a blog and now that I am working with a fantastic team of colleagues we are able to represent our Collective by taking it in turns sharing our thoughts with you. I have been asking myself why it … Continue reading In conversations – where is your focus?
Last month Amy, Co-Founder of The Wellbeing Collective compiled our first newsletter for all the Consultants involved in the delivery of programmes to our many customers in 2017. In it she reminded us all of one of our key values: ‘Every conversation counts, so be courageous and compassionate’. She was reflecting on the powerful micro … Continue reading Every conversation counts
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