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Ten things toxic bosses do that won't surprise you if you've worked with one.
This week I started interviewing people for my book about their experiences of toxic behaviours in the workplace.
Jul 31
How to communicate better with the people who matter most.
Your invitation to "Transform Your Relationships", a two day workshop in Frome, September 26th and 27th.
Jul 11
This will change how you look at villains
There is a test for how much of ourselves we have met, and it hides inside the stories we love.
Jul 3

June 2026

Who do you think you are?
What turning up on Instagram reminded me about protector parts.
Jun 26
What happens to us in midlife
Dante called it a dark wood. Jung called it the afternoon of life. Here is what they were describing.
Jun 19
The ego as loyal warrior
Why change can be so hard
Jun 7

May 2026

I'm annoyed
Why the fuck isn't this working?
May 13

April 2026

The AI identity crisis
The rise of algorithmic anxiety in the professions
Apr 26
The hollow smile
What forced positivity costs a team
Apr 22
What we lose when we "let them"
Mel Robbins is right about the destination. She just doesn't give us the map.
Apr 15
The long invisible bag
How our disowned parts show up at work
Apr 14
Triggers as trail heads
Our reactions are a doorway. Our work is on the other side.
Apr 13
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