We humans are incredibly good at adapting.

But our desire to fit in can also lead to us getting further and further away from our comfort zones and from ourselves.

I've been that chameleon, and I've been the mimic octopus. I've learned that no amount of adapting and contorting yourself will ever make you happy if you're in the wrong place for you.

In 2024 global employee engagement fell from 23% to 21% - a drop equal to that of the COVID-19 lockdowns.

Poor management - by people who are nearly always untrained and unsupported - is the greatest barrier to better employee engagement.

All over the world failures of leadership and management are making people unhappy and ill.

What you can do now:

If any of this resonates, why not book a free call and let’s talk: I work with managers, leaders and everyone who is managed or led.