Posts Tagged ‘Mental Health’
The winning wellbeing factor: Psychological safety for competitive edge
This month we feature a guest blog from award-winning business and wellbeing coach, Amy Armstrong, The Executive Alchemist, who has worked with SETsquared Bristol tech founders and their teams since 2016. Competitive advantage is something we’re constantly seeking for our teams. Workplace wellbeing isn’t necessarily where we look for it. Yet, we all know that…
Read MoreThinking differently: Neurodiversity in early-stage companies – Jack Jordan-Connelly
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) shares a common trait with many other mental health conditions, in which most people assume they have a ‘pretty good understanding’ of it, without actually realising the variety of ways it can manifest or affect day-to-day behaviour. I followed the not uncommon path of exhibiting extreme hyperactivity as a child…
Read MoreNicola Hemmings guest blog: Founder burnout: From surviving to thriving
Guest blog by Nicola Hemmings, Doctoral student in Organisational Psychology at Birkbeck, University of London Introduction This past year has been challenging professionally and personally for many. Building a business presents multiple challenges for new founders and the pandemic has only added to the burden by increasing levels of isolation and uncertainty. Reports suggest that…
Read MoreStartups Magazine guest blog: Instant win wellbeing at work – and how to get started on a budget
This month we feature a guest blog from our partner, Startups Magazine. Considering introducing an employee wellbeing programme in 2021, but concerned about the financial outlay and where to begin? Fear not, as it does not take a huge chunk of cash to create a successful wellbeing programme for your staff. However, you do need…
Read MoreGreat one-to-ones and other habits of effective leaders
SETsquared Bristol ran an interactive workshop led by Rich Littledale and Amy Christenson, Founders of Startup People Clinic, to empower attendees to become effective leaders. Rich and Amy bring deep people insight from business psychology and coaching, as well as pragmatism from time in-house, and experience supporting leading startups. Here we share our top tips…
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