PinnedAuthenticity or Acceptance? The Fine Line Between Who We Are and Who We Pretend to Be“The expectation to conform often causes women to suppress their true selves in order to belong — leading to burnout and a loss of…Mar 817Mar 817
PinnedCaring for Those Who Care for Others: Mental Health in the Nonprofit Workplace and the Paradox of…While experiencing similar workplace trends and having to respond to societal stressors, nonprofit organizations and mission-driven…Jan 1218Jan 1218
PinnedHow a Teddy Bear Called Hardy Became an Emotional Shock Absorber and Took the Drama Out of a Drama…This story was featured on Medium Day — see my video here!Aug 18, 202417Aug 18, 202417
PinnedBreaking the Silence, not People: Men’s Mental Health and Organizational WellbeingAs for being a poster child of law firm leaders with mental health challenges, [Simon] Malko admitted he did have a moment of doubt about…Jul 3, 202417Jul 3, 202417
PinnedFrom Passion to Pathos: The Challenge of Searching for Meaning and Belonging at Work“[People] made work sacred because they sacrificed, submitted and surrendered to it. They were willing to undergo headaches, deal with…Oct 11, 202352Oct 11, 202352
On the Unbearable Sadness of Being Young (at Work)“The heavier the burden, the closer our lives come to the earth, the more real and truthful they become.” — Milan Kundera, The Unbearable…Apr 1019Apr 1019
The Burnout Puzzle (Piece 2): Who Managers Can Help Us Get Out of The Shame Trap at WorkBurnout is not just overwork — it’s shame, social comparison, and brains forced to operate against their design. This post focuses on how…Mar 248Mar 248
The Burnout Puzzle: The Role of Expectations, Boundaries, and EgoBurnout is often framed as an organizational failure — long hours, excessive workloads, toxic workplaces. But what if part of the problem…Mar 427Mar 427
Bajo Estrés: Qué Nos Enseñan la Ingeniería y la Psicología sobre la Salud Mental en el TrabajoMuchas empresas afirman estar comprometidas con la salud mental de sus empleados, pero la mayoría de sus iniciativas son generales y poco…Mar 11Mar 11
When the World is On Fire and Anxiety, Contempt, and Climate Distress Join Your MeetingIn the dystopian world of the popular show Severance, employees are surgically severed from their emotions, creating a sterile…Feb 1110Feb 1110