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In today's work environment, achieving a work-life balance can seem like an unachievable goal. The constant pressure to meet deadlines, juggle multiple tasks, and stay ahead in your career can lead to stress and burnout. However, integrating mindfulness into your daily routine can improve your work experience and help you maintain a healthy balance across all aspects of your life. Here are some tips for practicing mindfulness at work and how it can enhance your work-life bala

According to research by Harvard the number one skill required to be a great leader in an organisation today is emotional intelligence (EI). This skill is now seen as critical for effective leadership. Emotional intelligence refers to the ability of a leader to recognise, understand, manage, and influence emotions—both our own as leaders and those of whom we lead. It includes skills like empathy, self-awareness, self-regulation, our ability to motivate and to use our social s

Men’s mental health matters now more than ever —but many of us have been raised to bottle things up, to solve problems alone, to see vulnerability as weakness. The truth is, many of us are walking around with unspoken battles. We’ve learned to wear strength like armor, but beneath it, we’re often dealing with stress, self-doubt, or emotional exhaustion. You’re not alone if you’ve ever felt like you're barely holding it together while appearing to the world like you’ve got it

Success comes at a cost—but is it a price worth paying? In The Bulletproof Banker , Brian Kennedy takes readers on a gripping journey through the highs and lows of a high-flying career in finance, revealing the hidden toll of relentless ambition. If you’ve ever felt trapped in the grind, struggling to balance success with mental well-being, this book is for you. A Story of Strength, Survival, and Transformation Brian Kennedy’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. From s

For most of my career, leadership was defined by toughness, dominance, and never showing weakness. We Men were told:   “Be strong.”   “Don’t show emotions.”   “Winning is all that matters.” But the truth is: That version of masculinity is outdated. And in today’s male leadership that version should be seen as a weakness—not a strength. Today Great leaders lead by: Showing emotional intelligence, not just authority. Leading with empathy, not just efficiency. Building trust thr

Men often don’t talk about stress, anxiety, or burnout—not because we don’t feel it, but because we think we shouldn’t  feel it. Society has taught us to keep quiet, to “handle it.” But the cost of silence? It’s high. Stress doesn’t disappear just because we don’t talk about it. It builds up—impacting our health, relationships, and work. The truth is, speaking up isn’t weakness; it’s prevention . Just like hitting the gym to stay physically strong, checking in with ourselves