by Della gatward | Apr 29, 2026 | Burnout, Effective performance, Healing After Heartbreak, ptsd/trauma
Burnout used to be something we associated with extreme cases. High-pressure roles. Demanding industries. People who had simply taken on too much for too long. That is no longer the reality. In recent years, burnout has become far more widespread, affecting people...
by Della gatward | Apr 14, 2026 | Burnout, Effective performance, Leadership, personal transformation
There is a version of burnout that most leaders are familiar with, the tiredness that a good night’s sleep doesn’t fix, the motivation that ebbs and flows, the low-grade sense that you’re running on less than you used to. Uncomfortable, yes. But...
by Della gatward | Mar 31, 2026 | Burnout, Effective performance
There’s a moment many leaders recognise, though few talk about it openly. You’re still showing up, still delivering, still getting things done. On the surface, everything appears to be functioning as it should. But something has shifted. What once felt manageable now...
by Della gatward | Mar 3, 2026 | Burnout, Effective performance
Most SME owners don’t feel “burned out.” They feel continuously engaged. There’s always something that needs attention.A client.A staffing issue.Cash flow.A decision that can’t wait. The difficulty isn’t the presence of pressure. It’s the absence of completion. When...
by Della gatward | Feb 25, 2026 | Burnout, Effective performance, Emotional intelligence
In most small and medium sized businesses, there is one person who quietly absorbs everything. The supplier issue. The client tension. The team friction. The late decision no one else wants to make. Usually, that person is the owner. You are competent and calm under...
by Della gatward | Feb 17, 2026 | Anxiety-Stress, Effective performance, Emotional intelligence, emotional resilience, Fears and phobias, Finding Love Again
Most business leaders pride themselves on endurance. When energy dips, the instinct is often to push harder, power through, and deal with rest later. In the short term, this can feel effective. Deadlines are met, problems are solved, and the business keeps moving....
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