by Justin Standfield I’ve mentioned it here and there - in blog posts, in passing on social media - that I’ve lived with a confirmed multiple sclerosis diagnosis for a decade (with symptoms and issues for 24 years). It’s never been a total secret and yet, every time I write... read more →
Apr
27
Apr
01
by Justin Standfield The best time to address workplace stress isn't when your team is already overwhelmed - it's before stress becomes a problem. While most advice focuses on managing existing stress, savvy leaders know that prevention is more powerful than cure. As a leadership development specialist, I've observed hundreds... read more →
Apr
01
by Justin Standfield At Incendo's workshops, I've seen how a single, so-called 'basic' question can unlock deeper understanding for everyone in the room time and time again. Sometimes it's the person who asks about the fundamentals who helps us discover gaps in our advanced processes or ways of working. At... read more →
Jan
02
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 →
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 →