Balkin Coaching Leadership Insights

During afternoon tea a few months ago at the Sydney Wellbeing at Work Event, I was discussing the parallels between diabetes and mental illness in the workplace and a marvellous woman quietly said to me, "Tamar, there is one massive difference - diabetes doesn't have a STIGMA." On reflection I realised that in most cases: The diabetic will tell their employer of their diabetes when they are employed the employee with a mental illness will not. The diabetic will tell people

“How do we preserve the ability to be creative people in a world where we are overwhelmed by project management, communication and email?"

Photo by Heather Gill on Unsplash “Strip away all the psychological jargon and it’s simple. There are two ways to influence people as a leader – you can manipulate them, or you can inspire them. There’s nothing wrong with the carrot and stick approach, but if you truly want lasting change and discretionary effort, you must inspire.” Martin Newman (2018) Last week I was briefed on a new client who works in the financial services sector. The CEO told me that a culture of tr

Globally, men die on average 6 years earlier than women and for largely preventable reasons. So we’re increasing awareness to stop men dying