Category: Workplace Culture & Authentic Work
Real Life.
The heart of Nostos Nest. Where the real stories live.
This blog is where I share personal reflections on burnout, sobriety, midlife change, and what it means to live a life that actually feels like yours. You’ll also find thoughts on workplace culture, mental health at work, and how we can create environments that support real people – not just job titles.
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Your Work Colleagues Are Not Your Friends – And That’s OK.
Leaving a long-term job can bring an unexpected sense of loss when work relationships fade. This post explores why that happens, how belonging shapes the experience, and how to move forward without becoming cynical.
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Burnout Prevention for Leaders – For Those Who Don’t Yet “Get” Burnout
Burnout prevention for leaders starts with understanding that burnout isn’t weakness. This post is for leaders who care but don’t fully understand burnout yet – and want to do better before people on their team reach breaking point.
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Favouritism at Work and the Confusion It Creates When the Rules Aren’t Clear
Favouritism at work is often linked to unclear expectations, shifting goalposts, and visibility rather than merit. This post explores why it happens, what workplaces can improve, and how you can stay steady and in control of your career.
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When Silence Protects the System, Not the People
Silence protects the system, not the people. Learn why speaking up at work matters, how to find your rights, and where the balance lies.
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Mental Health Advocacy at Work: How to Create Change in Your Workplace
My journey from burnout to mental health advocacy at work – and how you can spark workplace wellbeing and support employee mental health in any role.
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Feeling Stuck at Work? Make It Worth It: How to Grow When You Can’t Leave Yet
Feeling stuck at work but can’t leave yet? Here’s how to grow, stay hopeful, and make this time count while preparing for your next move.
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Sick Days and Distrust: How Workplace Culture Is Shaped by Policy – and People
What do your workplace policies – and your offhand jokes – say about how much you trust your team? This post explores how sick leave policies, everyday attitudes, and risk planning all influence workplace culture – and what needs to change.
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The Corporate Mask: Who Was I When I Was ‘On’?
Stepping away from work revealed how deeply I had internalised my corporate mask. In this post, I reflect on identity, nervous system shifts, and how you can reconnect with your real self – even if you can’t walk away from your job.
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Too Valuable to Lose? The Real Cost of Tolerating Toxic Workplace Behaviour
Toxic workplace behaviour isn’t just unpleasant – it drives away good people and damages culture. This post explores what happens when toxic employees are protected and how we can stop it.
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The Corporate Squid Game: The Psychological Cost of Constant Layoffs
What do layoffs and Squid Game have in common? A high-stakes survival culture at work. Here’s how it feels – and what it does to your mental health.
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From High-Performance to Thriving Workplace Culture
What if we stopped calling it high-performance culture – and started building thriving workplace cultures instead? It’s time to rethink how we work, lead and grow.
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A Career Transformation Story: Legacy, Recognition, and a Meaningful Farewell
Just two days before I left, after 14 years with the company – a small act of kindness turned into the perfect send-off. It was a pivotal moment in my career transformation story.
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When You No Longer Love Your Job: The Loveless Marriage Analogy
When you no longer love your job, it can feel like a loveless marriage. Discover how I recognised the signs, why I stayed, and how redundancy set me free.
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Authenticity in Sales: Why I Opt Out of the Script
Authenticity in Sales doesn’t have to be complicated. Discover why choosing honesty over scripts builds real connections, earns trust, and often leads to better results.
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The Redundancy I Was Waiting For
After years of burnout, I found myself hoping for something most people fear – redundancy. When it finally happened, I felt relief instead of panic. This wasn’t just an ending – it was a new beginning.
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Authenticity at Work: The Human Advantage in the Age of AI
Authenticity at work isn’t a nice-to-have – it’s a necessity. As AI takes on more tasks, real people are more important than ever. This post explores why bringing your real self to work is your biggest strength.