Corporate Health, Habits
JP Picard
The Human Cost of High Performance

High performance” has long been the gold standard of success in Australian workplaces. It’s what we hire for, train for, and reward. But lately, it’s become clear that there’s a quiet trade-off behind those numbers, metrics, and milestones. Because when performance is pursued without pause — when productivity becomes identity — it comes at a human cost.

The Human Cost of High Performance
Corporate Health, Habits
JP Picard
The Hidden Stress of Holding It All Together

Every team has that one person — the steady one. The calm voice in the storm. The leader, manager, or colleague who quietly keeps things running, who notices the details others miss, who holds space when everyone else is overwhelmed.

The Hidden Stress of Holding It All Together
Corporate Health, Habits
JP Picard
From Surviving to Sustaining: Rethinking ...

Resilience” has become one of the most overused words in the modern workplace.
We hear it everywhere — in leadership programs, HR strategies, even job ads. But what if the way we talk about resilience is quietly contributing to the very burnout we’re trying to prevent?

From Surviving to Sustaining: Rethinking Resilience at Work
Corporate Health, Habits
JP Picard
Leading Through Uncertainty: The Emotional Side ...

Every organisation talks about managing change. Few talk about feeling it. Behind every restructure, new system, or strategic shift are real humans — with uncertainty, hope, and often quiet fear. For leaders, guiding people through change isn’t just a communication exercise. It’s an emotional one

Leading Through Uncertainty: The Emotional Side of Change
Corporate Health, Habits
JP Picard
Leading Through Uncertainty: The Emotional Side ...

Every organisation talks about managing change. Few talk about feeling it. Behind every restructure, new system, or strategic shift are real humans — with uncertainty, hope, and often quiet fear. For leaders, guiding people through change isn’t just a communication exercise. It’s an emotional one.

Leading Through Uncertainty: The Emotional Side of Change
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5 Reasons Managers Should Improve Employee Engagement and Training

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5 Reasons Managers Should Improve Employee Engagement and Training

Ideally, the close relationship between employee and manager should also extend to training. But too often, a manager’s role in training and development is overlooked because managers are not training experts. Given that managers understand the job, the business requirements, and most importantly, their employees, shouldn’t they be more active in training?

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3 Ways to Develop More Emotional Intelligence as a Leader

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3 Ways to Develop More Emotional Intelligence as a Leader

There's a lot you can do to develop more emotional intelligence. However, there are a few things that are most effective. These approaches allow you to develop all, or several, emotional intelligence qualities at once. Here are 3 practical ways to develop your emotional intelligence;

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Let’s talk about mental health in the workplace and what HR can do

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Let’s talk about mental health in the workplace and what HR can do

As the number of people struggling with mental health continues to increase, employers and HR need to be proactive in their approach to helping people cope. Here are some best practices HR can consider to move the needle on mental health.