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‘Tis the season to be… reflective
As the calendar year comes to a close I find myself once again drawn to this natural opportunity for reflection. Â Cultural traditions...
Kim Newton-Woof
Dec 31, 20242 min read
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The under-appreciated power of the checklist
Frequently dismissed as mundane or overly simplistic, checklists can be powerful tools that offer significant benefits – from...
Kim Newton-Woof
Dec 1, 20242 min read
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The case for crying
I’m acutely aware of the stigma attached to crying. That it’s a sign of emotional instability or lack of strength; something socially...
Kim Newton-Woof
Nov 17, 20243 min read
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Want psychological safety? Get psychologically flexible.
Are you able to to adapt to changing circumstances, thoughts and emotions while staying aligned with your values and long-term goals? If...
Kim Newton-Woof
Oct 24, 20243 min read
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A formula to help choose better responses
The well-known E+R=O model is a simple but powerful framework for understanding how our responses to events shape the outcomes we...
Kim Newton-Woof
Oct 5, 20242 min read
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Recommended Read - 'Genius Gut' by Emily Leeming
Exploring the powerful connection between gut health and brain function, Genius Gut by Dr Emily Leeming advocates for the idea that the...
Kim Newton-Woof
Sep 19, 20241 min read
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Leading strategic change in HE in challenging times
New insight from Advance HE and Wonkhe about what it takes to lead change in higher education when the environment is tough is available...
Kim Newton-Woof
Sep 9, 20242 min read
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Questions to foster greater neuro-inclusivity
Neurodiversity specialist Jess Meredith shares 22 questions that can be asked of new team members to promote neuro-inclusion. Standard...
Kim Newton-Woof
Aug 12, 20241 min read
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Recommended Read - 'The Man Who Mistook His Job for His Life' by Naomi Shragai
Journalist and psychotherapist Naomi Shragai's book The Man Who Mistook His Job for His Life explores how personal histories and...
Kim Newton-Woof
Aug 1, 20241 min read
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How to cope with post-holiday blues
There's risk as well as reward when taking a break, which journalist Rebecca Knight explores in her HBR article for those seeking to...
Kim Newton-Woof
Aug 1, 20242 min read
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Exploring seven types of rest
When we feel fatigued most of us focus on sleep problems. But proper relaxation takes many forms. Emma Beddington spent a week exploring...
Kim Newton-Woof
Jul 27, 20241 min read
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Olympics inspiration - why slow helps faster
Taking a slower, more deliberate approach can actually boost your speed and success accordingly to Keith Sharpe, Head of Coaching and...
Kim Newton-Woof
Jul 27, 20241 min read
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No time to stop? Try "micro-mindfulness"...
In his article in HBR this month, Michael D Watkins reflects that mindfulness practices can help leaders manage stress, improve...
Kim Newton-Woof
Jul 18, 20241 min read
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How the body keeps the score on trauma
Dr Besslel van der Kolk's book The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma is firmly in my top 10 most...
Kim Newton-Woof
Jun 30, 20241 min read
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How to get your team to actually speak up
In an HBR article posted on 10 June 2024, Elaine Lin Hering explores how a common leadership misconception is that simply encouraging...
Kim Newton-Woof
Jun 10, 20242 min read
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How low spirits and guilt may be anger in disguise
Another fabulous provocation from Alan de Botton and the team at The School of Life to help us become more curious and less fearful of...
Kim Newton-Woof
May 1, 20241 min read
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How to overcome psychological barriers
Humans are deeply vulnerable, especially in childhood, where psychological wounds are often inflicted due to a lack of love or care....
Kim Newton-Woof
Mar 1, 20241 min read
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Beyond bananas - the power of organisational memory
During a recent learning set with university leaders, thoughts turned to how the emotional memory of an organisation and the scars it...
Kim Newton-Woof
Feb 17, 20241 min read
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Close 2023 and plan 2024 with YearCompass
YearCompass is a free booklet that helps you reflect on the year and plan the next one. With a set of carefully selected questions and...
Kim Newton-Woof
Jan 1, 20241 min read
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Your workplace isn’t a family – and that’s a good thing
We spend so much time at work, frequently with cultures and relationships that might mirror what’s found within a family context....
Kim Newton-Woof
Dec 1, 20232 min read
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