If you can’t win the game, change the rules…diary of a female CEO
Imagine playing a board game (old school I know!), where the design of the board keeps changing every few minutes. Imagine that the other players in the game are looking to you to explain the new board rules and help them navigate their way through the game. Yet…you’re in the same position as them, barely able to understand the ever-changing landscape. That’s what running a business can feel like a lot of the time. Poor mental health in leadership has been normalised for too long, CEOs are expected to put work challenges before their own self-care. It can often feel like fighting an uphill battle. Crisis situations create huge amounts of stress and pressure. In the last three years we’ve been through a global health crisis and are now facing a global economic crisis. Running a small business can create a rollercoaster of emotions. The highs are intoxicating, the lows… During times of crisis, navigating professional integrity, health and well-being [...]
Continue Reading