Who legitimises influence?    And what compromises our capacity for discernment.

Who legitimises influence? And what compromises our capacity for discernment.

With everyone vying to influence us, in business, lifestyle, relationships and how we show up in the world, are we asking ourselves: is this really aligned with who I am and want to be, and is it sustainable? Could it cost me later?

This article explores what can compromise our capacity for discernment, how influence can acquire legitimacy without us necessarily noticing, and why creating space to question what feels “normal” may matter.

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Do We Put the Ambulance at the Top or Bottom of the Cliff? Burnout’s Missing Pieces

Do We Put the Ambulance at the Top or Bottom of the Cliff? Burnout’s Missing Pieces

We’ve been talking about burnout for nearly 50 years, yet people seem to be burning out not just at work now, but also with parenting, self-care, fitness and even daily life. There’s a creeping sense of “I’m just over it” or, as my teenage stepdaughter is fond of saying, “CEBBS”: can’t even be bothered. So, what might we be missing, and what can we do about it?

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