by Justin Standfield As the clock struck midnight on 31st December, I found myself swept up in the excitement of a new year (no, I wasn’t out celebrating in a pub or on the streets of an English city with hundreds of others - I was at home with my... read more →
Jan
02
Dec
03
by Sarah Boobyer, guest blogger Sarah Boobyer works in the recruitment team of a busy charity called Dimensions and this is her story about invisible disability, shared today as part of Incendo's activities to mark International Day of People with Disabilities. I will always remember the moment I decided to... read more →
Nov
10
by Justin Standfield ‘Have a Bad Day’ Day is an annual awareness day that’s marked on 19th November. This observance provides an opportunity for people to push back against the ubiquitous social expectation to "have a good day”. How often do we hear this well-meaning but frequently empty phrase from... read more →
Nov
01
by Justin Standfield Mental health is a critical aspect of overall wellbeing, yet it’s an area that has historically been overlooked, particularly when it comes to men. Societal norms and expectations often discourage men from openly discussing their emotional and psychological struggles, leading to a culture of silence that can... read more →
Oct
25
by Justin Standfield Organisational restructuring can be a challenging and unsettling time for employees, especially those who find that their position has been made redundant. A group of people that are often overlooked in processes like this are the "survivors" - those individuals who remain with the organisation after their... read more →
Sep
07
by Justin Standfield A week ago today, we decided to give a forever home to a wonderful little dog from Clymping Dog Sanctuary in West Sussex. His name is Rocky and he’s a Cairn Terrier crossed with (probably!) a Wire-haired Dachshund; he’s four years old and has settled into life with... read more →
Aug
13
by Justin Standfield Olympic champion Tom Daley's recent announcement of his retirement from diving has prompted some media speculation about the possible pursuit of a fashion design career (he already has a clothes business and is known for being into knitting). I’ve personally coached several people who have made the... read more →
Jul
27
by Justin Standfield I saw the recent campaign from Kamala Harris and the Democrats in the USA, and it got me thinking about the motivation packed into just a few words within their slogan, “We are not going back”. Politics aside, I think it's a clever piece of campaigning that... read more →
Jun
25
by Justin Standfield I recently designed and implemented an anti-bullying and harassment training programme for one of Incendo’s clients. I consulted with the client organisation during the design phase and researched real examples of bullying that had taken place there in the past; from what I learned, it became clear... read more →
May
14
by Justin Standfield Here at Incendo HQ, we love good quality, non-fiction books about personal development and wellbeing - so, to mark Mental Health Awareness Week 2024, I am recommending five well-thumbed titles from the office bookshelf. Although none of these should be seen as a substitute for professional advice... read more →