Articles
Our article collections are where we explore the inner practices and scientific insights that help people live with more clarity, courage, and care. You’ll find research-based reflections on topics like self-awareness, compassion, and emotional regulation, as well as practical tools for developing personal and interpersonal wellbeing.
Whether you’re a therapist, educator, leader, or simply someone navigating the complexity of being human, our intention is to offer writing that is thoughtful, evidence-informed, and accessible.
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ORGANISATIONS & Leadership
What if self-doubt isn’t a flaw to fix, but a sign you care - and an opportunity to lead with greater authenticity and courage? In this article, we explore why imposter feelings persist, the hidden costs for individuals and organisations, and how we can transform it in a way that humanises all of us.
Fear-based motivation narrows our focus, limits creativity, and often leads to burnout. In contrast, care-based motivation activates our brain’s creative and collaborative systems, fostering resilience and innovation. Shifting from fear to care could be the key to unlocking your full potential - both at work and in life.
Most inclusion efforts stop at representation, leaving deeper systems of power untouched. This article explores how equity-centred inclusion requires redesigning organisational norms, structures, and leadership to dismantle systemic barriers and redistribute opportunity - especially for those at the intersections of marginalisation.
You can't just hire caring people and expect them to stay caring in systems that punish caring behaviours. Compassion doesn’t thrive in isolation - it needs to be embedded in the policies, processes, and cultures that shape how people work together
I used to think rest was something you earned after the work was done. But when my body forced me to stop, I learned that recovery isn’t a reward, it’s a responsibility. Sustainable leadership isn’t about doing less. It’s about learning how to restore what your work consumes.
Counter to popular belief, accountability conversations - when done well - actually strengthen relationships rather than damage them. When we show up consistently with care, clarity, and commitment to mutual success, we discover that accountability isn't the enemy of strong relationships - it's the foundation upon which they're built.
Compassion is a sophisticated, evolved response system with distinct neural pathways, physiological signatures, and behavioural patterns. Understanding what compassion truly entails - both its tender and fierce expressions - provides a roadmap for more effective relationships and more meaningful contribution to the world around us.
Personal & interpersonal wellbeing
Self-compassion is intended to help us respond to our pain with kindness, care, and understanding. But what happens when self-compassion doesn’t seem to land? When, no matter how much we know it’s good for us - or how many times we tell ourselves to be kind - the message doesn’t quite stick?
Living in alignment with your values is both an ongoing practice and a profound act of self-respect. It requires the courage to look honestly at what matters most to you, the wisdom to distinguish between authentic and inherited values, and the creativity to navigate the inevitable conflicts that arise.
We live in a world that often mistakes being liked for being loving. Niceness, in that world, is a safe bet. But kindness is what allows relationships to deepen, systems to evolve, and people to grow.
Compassion is a sophisticated, evolved response system with distinct neural pathways, physiological signatures, and behavioural patterns. Understanding what compassion truly entails - both its tender and fierce expressions - provides a roadmap for more effective relationships and more meaningful contribution to the world around us.
HELPING PROFESSIONS
What if the problem isn’t that we’re not doing enough self-care—but that we’ve forgotten what care actually feels like? Many of us treat rest as a performance, or care as a task to complete. But true self-compassion isn’t something we do to ourselves—it’s how we meet ourselves.
Understanding nervous system attunement in therapy: How your relationship to somatic experience is your most important therapeutic tool.
Self-compassion is intended to help us respond to our pain with kindness, care, and understanding. But what happens when self-compassion doesn’t seem to land? When, no matter how much we know it’s good for us - or how many times we tell ourselves to be kind - the message doesn’t quite stick?
Compassion is a sophisticated, evolved response system with distinct neural pathways, physiological signatures, and behavioural patterns. Understanding what compassion truly entails - both its tender and fierce expressions - provides a roadmap for more effective relationships and more meaningful contribution to the world around us.
Psychological safety, a term coined by Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson, refers to the belief that one can speak up without risk of punishment or humiliation. It’s a cornerstone of compassionate leadership. Here’s how you can cultivate it.