Balkin Coaching Leadership Insights

Thursday, 11th September, is R U OK Day. As the day approaches, my latest blog shares resources and reflections on how simple conversations with friends and colleagues can make a real difference to mental health and wellbeing. This week, Nala is volunteering through Delta Therapy Dogs, bringing calm and connection into a corporate office.

Discover why curiosity is the key to thriving at work. Learn how leaders and teams can spark curiosity to fuel innovation, resilience, and wellbeing.

In organisational psychology, joy is a driver of performance and well-being. Explore the science behind joy and how to easily integrate it into work and life.

Is patience the leadership skill of the future? Explore how patience shapes decision-making, well-being, and resilience in leaders navigating 2025’s challenges.

Remote work remains complex for leaders and employees alike. Psychological, temporal, technological, and structural distance impact wellbeing, connection, and performance. By facilitating open discussions with empathy and curiosity, leaders can support balanced decisions that align individual needs with team and organisational goals.

In today’s matrixed organisations, leaders must influence without relying on authority. This blog explores evidence-based tactics for managing up, building trust, and driving change through relationships, credibility, and strategic alignment.