Thomas Walker Consulting

03/06/2025

We’ve normalised ending performance convos with this line:

“If you need support, our EAP is available.”

It sounds responsible. Measured. Safe.
But here’s the uncomfortable truth:
To the person receiving it—especially after a tough conversation—it can feel like a disclaimer, not care.

“We’ve done our duty. Now you’re on your own.”

💬 In cultures like ours—where performance is fast, feedback is frequent, and emotional load runs high—this one-liner can land more like a warning than a genuine offer.

Even with solid EAPs in place, uptake stays low.
Why? Not because people don’t need support.
Because they don’t trust it’ll be safe to access.

🧠 Support isn’t just about the tool.
It’s about the signals we send around it.

Real support sounds like:

“If anything here feels heavy, let’s keep the door open. I’m happy to chat—or you can access support confidentially if that feels better today.”

Same word count. Different message.
Now it feels like choice, not risk management.

We’ve pulled together a quick visual breakdown on how this plays out—and how leaders can shift the script.

Because even a well-intended message can create distance when trust hasn’t been built upstream.

👇 Have you seen this in your team? Or rephrased the line to land better?

30/05/2025

🧠 Trust isn’t built by titles.
It’s built by how leaders show up consistently.

According to Forbes, MIT Sloan, and Science of People, these are the habits teams trust most:

1️⃣ Follow-through: Say it. Do it.
2️⃣ Real listening: Not just waiting to respond.
3️⃣ Owning mistakes: Without blame or spin.
4️⃣ Creating safety: Emotional, psychological, human.

💬 Which one do you wish more leaders practiced?

👇 Tell us in the comments—or tag someone who models these daily.

28/05/2025

28/05/2025

26/05/2025

Most teams aren’t undone by one big problem.
They slowly wear down from small, unseen pressures:

😵‍💫 High job demands
🌀 Unclear roles
🧩 Micromanagement
📍 Isolation
🫥 Unfair treatment
🧨 Unresolved conflict

These are called psychosocial risks—and most workplaces don’t track them until it’s too late.

💡 That’s why we created the TWC Psychosocial Risk Audit Checklist:
✔️ A simple, practical tool to help you spot culture risks
✔️ Aligns with WHS laws + ISO 45003
✔️ Designed for HR managers, team leaders, and founders who care about their people

🧠 Want to know what’s quietly draining your team?

👉 Download the checklist here: https://bit.ly/43KTBQd

❤️ Because real safety starts with clarity, not just compliance.

22/05/2025

🌀 Stay Safe, Stay Supported — We’re in This Together 🌀

As wild weather impacts the NSW coast, it's more than just property at risk—it's our peace of mind too.

If you’re feeling the strain, remember: you’re not alone. Here’s how we’re standing strong together 💪

💧 Sandbags Available:
📍 Pateman Road, Erina (next to Council Depot)
📍 NSW SES Wyong Unit, Levitt Street, Wyong

🧠 Need to talk? Support is just a call away:
📞 Lifeline: 13 11 14
📞 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
📞 NSW Mental Health Line: 1800 011 511

🔗 Find more resources: Central Coast Council Updates https://thomaswalkerconsulting.com.au/Mental-Health-Resources.html

Let’s look out for each other. A message, a phone call, or even sharing this post can make a world of difference. 💙

22/05/2025

🌀 Stay Safe, Stay Supported — We’re in This Together 🌀

As wild weather impacts the NSW coast, it's more than just property at risk—it's our peace of mind too.

If you’re feeling the strain, remember: you’re not alone. Here’s how we’re standing strong together 💪

💧 Sandbags Available:
📍 Pateman Road, Erina (next to Council Depot)
📍 NSW SES Wyong Unit, Levitt Street, Wyong

🧠 Need to talk? Support is just a call away:
📞 Lifeline: 13 11 14
📞 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
📞 NSW Mental Health Line: 1800 011 511

🔗 Find more resources: Central Coast Council Updates https://thomaswalkerconsulting.com.au/Mental-Health-Resources.html

Let’s look out for each other. A message, a phone call, or even sharing this post can make a world of difference. 💙

SEVERE WEATHER AND IMPACTS - MAY 2025 Published On 19/05/2025 Update for Thursday, 22 May 2025During severe weather, Council aims to provide and share vital information with the community about how Council services or facilities are being impacted. Services include: Roads, Waterways, Water and Sewer...

21/05/2025

🌿 Why most 'wellbeing strategies' don't work for new managers

You’ve got the promotion.
New title. New team. New pressure.

But no one gave you a guide for staying grounded.

💥 Burnout isn't just about being busy.
It’s about leading without boundaries.
Pretending it’s all okay.
Feeling alone in the overwhelm.

👀 Most perks don’t prevent burnout.
✅ What works? Permission to pause, reflect, and reset.
🧠 Emotional intelligence > speed.
🧩 AI helps — but without boundaries, it drains.

🌱 You don’t need to prove yourself. You need to pace yourself.

🟩 Take the Burnout Self-Check:
👉 https://thomaswalkerconsulting.com.au/Resources-Pages/Burnout-Self-Check-Tool.html

📅 In support of National Volunteer Week (May 19–25)

20/05/2025

Not all burnout comes from doing too much.
Sometimes, it comes from giving in ways that no longer align with what matters.

As we mark National Volunteer Week, we’re honouring those who serve — and reflecting on how to better support them.

At TWC, we believe burnout is often a system problem, not a people problem.

💡 It happens when:
– Roles are unclear
– Values go unspoken
– Effort is seen but not felt

The fix isn’t just time off.
It’s structural clarity.
It’s realignment.

Let’s redesign how we support the people who give the most — whether they’re leading a team, volunteering their time, or holding up a community.

👉 What’s one small shift your team could make this week to protect purpose-driven contributors?

06/05/2025

🚨 Coaches & Leaders – Invitation to Be Coached 🚨
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I’m Thomas Walker – coach, counsellor, MHFA facilitator and soon-to-be ICF PCC accredited. I’m in the final stretch of completing my 500 hours, and I’m opening up 6 spots for a special coaching engagement.
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This is for:
✔️ Motivated leaders or experienced CEOs
✔️ Currently experiencing signs of burnout (Emotional exhaustion, De-personalisation / cynicism, Low sense of personal
achievement)
✔️ Ready to dive deep, reflect, and reconnect with purpose
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The program includes a free Awareness Prescription for B U R N O U T assessment at both the beginning and end of the journey – a valuable reflection tool I use to track meaningful change.
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💡 The commitment is 6–8 sessions
🎯 The focus: clarity, renewal, and building sustainable professional and personal momentum
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If you’re a coach, this is also a powerful chance to experience coaching as the client — and reconnect with your own growth edge.
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👉 DM me or comment below if this sounds like something you’re ready for.
Let’s make your next chapter one of renewed energy and grounded leadership.
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31/03/2025

At TWC, we know how hard it can be to prioritise people development when the day-to-day takes over. That’s why we offer flexible, high-impact training and coaching solutions—from 30-minute bite-sized sessions to 2-day deep dives. Ready to build a mentally fit, high-performing, human-first workplace?

🎥 Watch the video to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gWgaVPgY

Let’s connect and explore what support could look like for your team.