Struggling with tough emotions at work?

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Perhaps you’ve noticed a drop in your motivation and productivity? Or are you dealing with a high level of uncertainty, stress and pressure?

The last thing most people want to do is acknowledge these difficult feelings in the workplace, especially when they’re in a leadership position.

Are you sick of hearing about ‘resilience’?

Most people agree that resilience is important, but it’s become overused and can have different meanings. One definition of resilience is ‘bouncing back’ from adversity, almost like nothing bad happened. The problem with this definition is that it tends to prevent people from experiencing and expressing their emotions, which is counterproductive in a situation which requires resilience.

A better way to cope with adversity is to focus more on those tough emotions, not less. You might be thinking this sounds counterintuitive.

You’re not alone

In my 20 years of working with clients from a variety of industries, they tell me that they are reluctant to express feelings at work lest they be perceived as, "weak, a job risk, or unworthy of projects and leadership roles."

The unfortunate byproduct of people feeling psychologically unsafe to speak up at work about how they actually feel or what's really going on is reduced performance, productivity, loyalty, because people don't feel seen, heard or respected.

How I can help

The good news is, there are appropriate, proactive ways to create a workplace of trust and mutual respect: a workplace which is emotionally safe, where people can bring tough emotions to work in an appropriate way.

I help people increase emotional safety at work by sharing simple, practical strategies. These strategies are built on the latest academic research in psychology and neuroscience, and they boost your emotional flexibility, your ability to adapt and your well-being.

The techniques I share are part of my step-by-step methodology and an ongoing process that can create an inclusive, rising-tide culture that serves all involved.