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If you have to watch your back at work, it’s twice the workload: draining energy, morale and motivation. Over time it can lead to burnout, low engagement and good people walking away.

In the third episode of our Energy Refuel & Reset mini-series, we explore the hot topic of psychological safety - what it really looks like in everyday team life (hint: it’s not just what the company website says).

They strip it right back to the core ingredients that help people feel safe, valued and able to speak up: from everyday trust-building to small behaviours that make a big difference in team dynamics.

Plus, we take a fascinating AI twist: what does belonging look like in hybrid teams made up of both humans and AI colleagues? Can we over-empathise with machines even to our own detriment? Debbie and Laura unpack why empathy is our greatest superpower, and how to use it wisely to stay human, kind and balanced in an evolving world of work. Humans cant help but become emotionally attached to those around them (think 'Wilson' with Tom Hanks in the film Castaway) which is both our superpower and our kryptonite.

A thought-provoking and energising listen for anyone who wants to build (or rebuild) a culture of trust, connection and care at work.

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What happens when the best-laid plans get derailed: through redundancy, setbacks or sudden change? How do you pick yourself up, rebuild confidence and find the motivation to get moving again?

In the second episode of our Energy Refuel & Reset mini-series, we are joined by the brilliant Zoe Lewis, co-founder of AgileSource, who shares her honest and uplifting story of bouncing back after redundancy.

As a lifelong recruiter, Zoe brings invaluable insight from both sides of the table: from navigating her own career crossroads, to helping others find new roles in the digital, data and cloud technology space.

She talks about how an “attitude of gratitude” helped her reclaim her career sparkle, why their company logo features two magpies, and how small acts of joy can fuel big shifts in self-belief.

A warm and practical listen for anyone facing a setback and needing a boost of motivation, perspective and positive energy.

You can connect with Zoe via Linked In and check out her recruitment business here AgileSource Recruitment

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As the year heads into its final stretch, how do we finish well: staying motivated, grounded, and energised rather than crawling to the end of year finish line?
In this first episode of our Energy Refuel & Reset mini-series, we unpack five powerful principles to help sustain our performance when the pressure is high and the tank feels low:

• Pace yourself - over time, consistency beats intensity.
• Respect your energy curve - work with your natural rhythm, not against it.
• Micro-refuels for macro results - quick breathers make a big difference.
• Boundaries that protect your energy - to say yes to what matters most.
• Celebrate progress - progress is fuel; cheer yourself along the marathon!

We also introduce the 4 Rs Tool which is a practical framework used by crisis-management teams to maintain energy and morale during constant fire-fighting. As usual we share a clear call to action, plus ideas to share this with colleagues to enable reflective prompts and realistic strategies that we can re/start using right away.

Listen in to reset your mindset, recharge your energy, and finish the year strong without burning out.