Why every workplace needs leaders who know what to do when someone’s not okay

Workplace stress is inevitable. But when it starts to impact someone’s mental health, the difference between support and silence often comes down to one thing: confidence.

Why normalising conversations about workload and burnout is a leadership must

In many workplaces, the pressure to "keep it together" can feel overwhelming. Even when someone is barely hanging on, the fear of seeming weak, falling behind, or being judged often keeps them quiet.

Why the inability to disconnect is more than just a “bad habit”

You close the laptop, but your brain’s still running. You’re answering emails at dinner. You wake up at 2am thinking about that unfinished task.

Sound familiar?

Let’s be honest: chasing performance without thinking about wellbeing is a fast track to burnout. In today’s workplaces, the real competitive edge doesn’t come from overdrive—it comes from resilience. And resilience doesn’t mean “pushing through.” It means creating the kind of environment where people can perform well and stay well.

And even if you’re not their manager, your support could be exactly what helps them pull up before things get worse. The challenge? Knowing what to say. You don’t want to overstep, make it awkward, or get it wrong. So here’s how to check in in a way that’s human, helpful, and respectful.