In my last blog, I explored the AI high-performance paradox, the reality that AI tools don’t automatically reduce human effort, especially as the pace of work keeps rising. This week, I want to build on that with another observation that’s featuring strongly in my State of Workplace Wellbeing 2026 report (coming very soon): our environments […]
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Happy New Year. This is my first “SNAP” of 2026, and it comes straight out of the final draft of my latest State of Workplace Wellbeing 2026 report. A key theme that keeps coming up is AI creating as much pressure as it is possibility? Not because it isn’t useful, but because it’s arriving in
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I’ve talked recently about how boundaries can become contagious and the behaviours that can (often unintentionally) fuel burnout. I want to tie those threads together with a reminder that, in both areas, you have agency. Agency is an inner sense of ownership, your capacity to act independently and make choices that influence your day, your
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When boundaries become contagious, it can set the tone of an organisation. I’ve run a series of masterclasses lately, and I’m constantly asked: “How do I set boundaries?”, “How do I defend them?”, “How do I get others to respect my boundaries?” In one masterclass, a group described a leader they admired. What stood out
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If you care deeply about your people, it stands to reason you’d care just as much for yourself… right? Too often, the opposite is true. Some of the most committed leaders, CEOs, CPOs, CHROs, founders, and senior managers regularly put their own wellbeing at the bottom of the list. That’s the paradox of the self-neglecting
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Hi, it’s Leanne, and today’s a special one. My fourth book, Sustain: Mastering the High-Performance Paradox, is officially published today! To celebrate the launch, I have a very exciting offer for you, you can get the Kindle edition for just £0.99 today! It’s a short read (10,000 words) with a simple aim: help you perform
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I’m counting down to the launch of my fourth book, Sustain: Mastering the High-Performance Paradox, on the 23rd of September. It provides a fresh, practical approach to resilience, built on four pillars: Values, Identity, Community, and Resources. This post is focused on an idea from the Community pillar: the importance of focusing on the relationships
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As the launch of my fourth book, Sustain: Mastering the High-Performance Paradox, approaches, I wanted to share a sneak peek into one of its most important themes: resilience. Sustain is a culmination of years of work, reflection and experience, and I’m incredibly excited for its release on the 23rd of September. Before the official launch,
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This week, when speaking at an inspiring event for student midwives – an audience full of future changemakers – I was asked the question: “What would you tell your younger self?” The answer came quickly. Not because I’ve had it prepared for years, but because I’ve been reflecting on it a lot lately. I’d tell
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I hope you’re enjoying a restorative summer. Mine’s been a bit of a hybrid – a little busier than usual, but with more space for creativity, recovery, and reflection. As we start to look ahead to September and beyond, I’ve got something exciting to share with you… The launch of Sustain: Mastering the High-Performance Paradox
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