by Justin Standfield Each year on the second Monday in November, millions of people put on odd socks to raise awareness of bullying across the UK. Lots of workplaces take part alongside endorsement from celebrities including Ant and Dec, Emma Willis, Craig David, Annemarie and Sir Mo Farah. Odd Socks... read more →
Nov
09
Oct
29
by Justin Standfield I ran an online Community of Practice session for fellow mindfulness teachers this morning. During one of the discussions, our conversation turned to the news overnight of the death of actor, Matthew Perry, probably best-known for playing the role of Chandler Bing in ‘Friends’. By chance, everyone... read more →
Oct
16
by Justin Standfield Assessing our own abilities is a critical aspect of personal and professional growth. It’s essential for managers to have a realistic understanding of their leadership capabilities and skills in order to effectively lead their teams and contribute to organisational success. A great way to achieve this is... read more →
Sep
05
by Justin Standfield Like many other people in the UK today, I watched the news footage of Gillian Keegan, Secretary of State for Education (and Conservative MP for Chichester), providing an apology for her rant about doing a 'f***ing good job' on the schools concrete issue. Watching her words,... read more →
Aug
15
by Justin Standfield Have you ever worked with someone who constantly complains about their workload and how hard their job is, and who believes that they're always having to pick up the (imagined) slack because nobody else is willing to? They may be exhibiting what is known as “martyr... read more →
Jul
12
by Justin Standfield I first encountered the work of psychologist John Gottman when I read about his research on divorce prediction in Malcolm Gladwell's book, ‘Blink’. In that book, Gladwell describes Gottman’s work at his “love lab” at the University of Washington as remarkable and reports that he can... read more →
Jun
29
by Justin Standfield When people talk about narcissism, the images that often come to mind are those of vain individuals obsessed with their appearance. However, narcissism isn't limited to our personal lives; it can also infiltrate the professional sphere, wreaking havoc on workplace dynamics. During my career, I... read more →
May
15
by Justin Standfield Mindfulness meditation can be a great tool for improving mental health and reducing stress. During Mental Health Awareness Week 2023, try incorporating a basic mindfulness meditation into your daily routine. Begin by finding a quiet and comfortable space, sit with your back straight and just start to... read more →
May
02
by Justin Standfield I was facilitating a leadership development programme recently with a group of managers employed by one of Incendo's clients in the legal sector. As often happens with this particular group, we concluded the session with people sharing business and personal development books that they'd been reading. One... read more →
Apr
05
by Justin Standfield Tracing 'star breaths' with your finger is a simple and effective way to improve your wellbeing in those moments when you need something instantly. This practice involves tracing the shape of a star with your finger while taking smooth, deep breaths. The act of tracing the star... read more →