Positive deviants are people who diverge from the norm in constructive ways. They make the world a better place. If you’re a positive deviant, this blog is for you.

Is fast thinking slowing you down?

Is fast thinking slowing you down? When you’re too busy stressing over everything, you lack …

Your brain on stress – it’s scary

We all know that stress is not a good thing. But did you know that …

‘Your brain doesn’t just ‘fog’ under stress: it shrinks

Don’t let stress get to you. Stress kills brain cells and impairs your thinking. A …

7 surprising habits of resilient people

Are you struggling to grow in your personal or professional life? If so, looking at …

Busy leader or wise leader? Which are you?

Task overload, crisis control, interruptions and on-the-fly decisions. They come with the territory when you …

The 4 types of social support leaders really need

Feeling stressed? You may just need someone to talk to. Research suggests that social support …

What to do when you have too much to do

Everyone feels overwhelmed occasionally. Unfortunately, sometimes the feeling doesn’t go away. This can bring about …

4 proven ways to stop overworking: I use them every day

Are you a workaholic? Do you find yourself working every hour of the day and …

Conflict coaching for leaders

Leaders need to know how to deal with conflicts. Unfortunately, low confidence or self-esteem may …

7 benefits of a ‘mental fitness’ routine

A physical fitness routine helps you maintain your physical health, but what about your mental …

Why leaders should focus on hope, not resilience

Resilience is an important part of positive psychology, but it’s not everything. Maintaining optimism and …

Lead with HOPE – not goals – in tough times

In Year 8, my friend Gavin and I wrote a science fiction play about a …