Mental Health for Managers

13/12/2024

As 2024 draws to a close, I have something for you and your team! 🎁

I’m sharing my 2025 AWARENESS DAYS CALENDAR—
your go-to guide for staying ahead of key dates
that will inspire reflection, action, and growth.

By staying informed about these days, you can:
✅Foster a more inclusive and understanding workplace
✅Promote positive mental health initiatives
✅Contribute to global causes

As a Mental Fitness coach and advocate for mental health and global causes, I believe in the power of awareness and intentionality to create lasting change.

📥Check out this free 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿
and start planning for a year of connection and purpose.
Message me and I'll email you a copy.

𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: What’s one awareness day you’re excited to celebrate next year?

Drop it in the comments—I’d love to know.

26/11/2024

"The better leader is not necessarily the one who does the most talking, but the one who gets the most talking out of others."

Do you agree with this?

This shows the power of active listening.

Did you know that leaders who actively listen are 𝟯𝟯% 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲𝘀?

This is because employees who feel their voices are heard are more empowered to perform at their best in the workplace.✨

If you’d like to strengthen your leadership and relationship skills,
our Positive Intelligence® Coaching Programme is designed
to help you achieve that with your team.

Through this programme,
↳ you'll develop mental fitness,
↳ improve communication, and
↳ create stronger connections with your team—
all while fostering an empowering
and productive workplace culture.

Contact me today to learn more about how
NOVA can help you transform your leadership style.

©️Adam Grant

18/11/2024

How can be the key to unlocking better ?

To find out, tune into this week’s 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀 as we kick off our series on BOUNDARIES AND SETTING EXPECTATIONS!

I had the pleasure of speaking with two fantastic experts:

🎧 Paul Orrock, Director of Taipan Solutions, shared how effective boundaries can transform staff retention. With his extensive experience in the tech industry, Paul reveals how boundaries build clarity, respect, and loyalty within teams—boosting retention and morale.
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fKVGP6zsi8&t=30s

🎧 Michael Tripp, Non-Executive Director, Actuary & Consultant, explained why boundaries are essential for retaining top talent. Drawing on years of experience in insurance, Michael shows how boundaries empower employees, drive engagement, and cultivate a healthier work culture.
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQGPWTSApgk

𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂: How do you think boundaries shape workplace culture and influence retention?

Share your thoughts below ⬇️

👉 For more insightful discussions like this, subscribe to catch our upcoming episodes focused on optimising teams and improving staff retention.

13/11/2024

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙣 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨….

I’m excited to extend an invitation to a select group of HR Directors and C-Suite leaders for an exclusive, by-invitation-only roundtable discussion this November.

We’ll be gathering one last time this year to share powerful insights and strategies for fostering positive cultures, boosting productivity, and retaining top talent.

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Here’s what past attendees are saying…

𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙪𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙣 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙛𝙛 𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘋𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘴. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘣𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘢 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘋𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘏𝘙 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘷𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳.

𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘦'𝘴 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢 𝘥𝘺𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘵𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙛𝙚𝙡𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜.

“𝘐 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘭𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘋𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘳 𝘏𝘙 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙛𝙛 𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙨…”

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I’m thrilled to offer you two final opportunities this year to participate:
📅 Thursday, 21st November | 1pm - 2:15pm
📅 Friday, 22nd November | 1pm - 2:15pm

If you’re looking to strategise for better staff retention in 2025
and connect with like-minded leaders, this is for you.

Spots are limited, so please message me to secure yours.

See you there!

11/11/2024

This quote resonates deeply with me 💯%— perhaps because I know firsthand the challenges of keeping employees engaged, loyal, and happy. Thank you for sharing, Daniel Abrahams.

When you step into leadership, getting caught up in targets and outcomes is easy.

But think back to your early career: 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙚𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙝?

Was it the manager who listened,
the mentor who guided,
or the senior who believed in you
when you were still finding your feet?

As leaders, you have the opportunity to pay it forward.

Supporting your teams, especially newer members,
doesn’t just make for happier workplaces—
it’s key to 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 and
𝗳𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 .

When we lead with empathy and invest in others, we build cultures where people want to stay, grow, and contribute more deeply.

𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: What’s 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 thing you wished your senior did for you when you were a junior and how are you making that difference today?

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If you need someone to assist you in improving staff retention in your organisation, let’s chat over a virtual coffee. I’d love to help.
↳ https://calendly.com/novaassociates/virtual-coffee-with-clare-davis

08/11/2024

Did you know that unresolved anger can ripple out to impact, not just our well-being….

…And it can also affect not just the entire team, but even the broader work culture?

Dr. Mario Denton’s recent blog, "How to Apply the 10-Step B.O.U.N.D.A.R.I.E.S. Technique in Solving Anger," highlights how emotions like impatience, irritability, and tension can damage team morale, reduce productivity, and create a negative work environment.

His 𝗕.𝗢.𝗨.𝗡.𝗗.𝗔.𝗥.𝗜.𝗘.𝗦. Framework offers a proactive way to address these challenges.

Each step represents a character quality essential for building respectful relationships and setting clear boundaries:

Dr. Denton suggests rating ourselves from 0-10 in each area—an exercise that helps us see where we can grow.

What boundaries do you find most valuable in managing your team’s well-being?

I would love to hear your thoughts! 👇

Guest Blog by Dr. Mario Denton Let me get the ball rolling with a question. Do you recognise any of the following symptoms: impatience, irritability, raised voice, glaring eyes, hurtful words, explosive actions, an attitude of superiority, tension from anger, increased heart rate, arguing, or cuttin...

31/10/2024

In a recent poll, I asked what factors contribute most to team motivation.

The resounding answer? How they're treated!

It's no surprise that employees who feel valued and appreciated are 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙮 with an organisation.

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄- that 82% of employees are more motivated when they feel appreciated and supported, and teams with a strong sense of belonging can see up to 56% lower turnover rates?

How we treat our teams doesn’t just affect daily motivation; it’s a cornerstone of staff retention.

The link to 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 is undeniable.

When employees feel respected and supported, they’re more likely to stay, reducing turnover and creating a thriving environment that fuels growth.

If you are ready to take the next step in improving your company’s staff retention, I invite you to a chat over virtual coffee. ☕

Send me a message to set up a time, and let’s explore how we can strengthen your team’s loyalty and motivation.

29/10/2024

Hiring mistakes are costly! 😲

That moment when you think you've found the perfect hire…only to realise a few months in that they weren’t quite what they seemed.

The cost of losing a great team member is HUGE—from the money spent on recruitment, onboarding and training, to the time (and headaches) of managing a bad hire out.

But what if we could stop that cycle in its tracks?

In my latest blog below, I’ll share with you how investing in your current team can save you from these recruitment nightmares and keep your top talent happy, motivated, and engaged.

Because I believe happy teams equal higher productivity and less disruption.

QUESTION: What’s one thing you do to keep your top talent motivated and engaged?

Share your best tip below.

How can we ensure we keep staff happy and motivated to retain them? Employers need to mitigate the risk of recruiting the wrong person into their organisation. The costs of losing staff and replacing them with a potentially bad appointment become significantly higher if you take the disruption and m...

28/10/2024

Are you concerned about 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 your top employees?

I know the feeling... I understand the frustration…

As a former team member turned manager, I know firsthand the challenges of keeping employees engaged and happy.

I remember when I first stepped into my leadership role, I was overwhelmed by the pressure to grow my team.

No matter how many new hires were brought in, others seemed to be leaving. It was a vicious cycle that left me feeling exhausted and unsure of what to do.

It finally hit me: the problem was deeper than management strategies or policies.

It was about truly understanding 𝘸𝘩𝘺 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨…

And what I needed was an outside perspective.

✨This is where 𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗔’𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁 comes in.✨

This tool helps leaders uncover the underlying issues driving employee turnover.
By investing in this audit, it will help leaders:
↳ Identify the root causes of employee dissatisfaction.
↳ Develop a targeted action plan to address key retention challenges.
↳ Improve employee retention and foster a more positive, productive work environment.

Our 𝗦𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘 𝟯-𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦 makes it easy:
1. Schedule a Strategy Call to discuss your challenges.
2. Choose how you’ll complete your Staff Retention Audit.
3. Stabilise your team and grow your organisation.

Don’t let high staff turnover hold you back.

Invest in understanding your people and build a stronger, happier, and more loyal workforce.

Talk to me about our 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁.

23/10/2024

"If you always do what you’ve always done, you will always get what you’ve always got."

When it comes to , doing more of the same just won’t cut it anymore, especially in this competitive work environment that we are in.

That’s why it’s crucial to create new strategies, hear fresh perspectives, and engage in meaningful discussions with other leaders tackling the same challenges.

If you’re ready to make a change, I’m excited to invite you to an
𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚, 𝙗𝙮-𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣-𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮, 𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙪𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 in November.

This is going to be the 𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧.

Our other roundtable discussions this year have been successful!

You’ll have the chance to connect with like-minded HR Directors and C-Suite leaders, sharing ideas on fostering a positive culture and productivity while retaining your best talent.

Be part of this engaging session to help you strategise for better staff retention in 2025.

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𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 to secure your spot.

You can choose from these dates and times:
📅 Thursday 21st November | 1pm - 2:15pm
📅 Friday 22nd November | 1pm - 2:15pm

This is turning fresh ideas into powerful action!

22/10/2024

When you thought anonymous meant ‘𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭’ ....but now you’re sweating in the next all-hands meeting.😲

We’ve all been there—getting a little too honest on company surveys and wondering if it was really anonymous…

While transparency is key, employees must feel secure in sharing their honest thoughts without repercussions.

This is especially so when you're dealing with high employee turnover in your organisation and you want to get down to the root cause.

→ If you’re concerned about losing top talent, it's time to uncover the hidden factors driving your people away before it gets out of hand.

✨ 𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗔’𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁 goes beyond surface-level surveys to provide a deep,
100% INDEPENDENT AND CONFIDENTIAL analysis of the
underlying issues affecting staff retention in your organisation.

We identify and address these pain points—while ensuring your team’s feedback stays under wraps.

Create a work environment that 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙠𝙚𝙚𝙥𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢.

Interested?

Talk to me about our 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁.

✅ Book a chat today.

17/10/2024

‘Concentration issues... Confidence issues… Recall issues...‘

These are just some of the key topics that Lauren Chiren and I will discuss in this latest 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀 episode. As we are aware, tomorrow is WORLD MENOPAUSE DAY.

Work can be stressful but for women going through menopause,
it can be even more challenging.

From hot flashes to brain fog,
the symptoms can significantly impact
productivity and morale.

And it impacts women differently!

That's why I'm excited to share a special episode of 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀 with the amazing Lauren Chiren, CEO, Founder & Course Director of WomenofaCertainStage.

We'll discuss how leaders can create a more menopause-friendly environment that supports employees,
fosters a positive work culture,
and promotes inclusivity.

Leaders, this episode has something valuable for you and your teams.

Let’s support women and men going through this natural life stage.

Don’t miss this episode! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boNP-OPRaG8