Learn how to breathe well to find emotional balance
Leaders can find emotional balance, feel less stressed, and improve decision-making if they learn the art of conscious breathing. So, why are so few of us doing it?...
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Why are bad habits hard to break, and what can I do about it?
July 23, 2026 • by Francesca-Giulia Mereu in Well-being • 3 min read • 
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Habits form in the basal ganglia and can resist effort - discover substitution strategies that replace old routines with productive ones at work....
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How to train your brain to thrive amid the strain
Uncertainty can trigger two very different brain responses: one that broadens thinking, enables connections, and fosters innovation, and one that can undermine judgment via a stress response. Take this quick test to...
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Can 12 minutes of breathing a day change how you lead?Â
Mindfulness expert Christoph Glaser shares insights from Breathe, his best-selling book on how simple, breath-based techniques can reduce stress, sharpen focus, and help leaders stay centred under pressure....
The new ‘pandemic’: Tackling the crisis of wellbeing at work 
November 30, 2024 • by Andrew Sharman, Susan Goldsworthy in Well-being • 7 min read
This Book Club discussion explored actionable steps for individuals and companies to address the 'crisis of well-being'....
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The promise and pitfalls of employee well-being initiatives
November 15, 2024 • by Anand Narasimhan in Well-being • 7 min read
IMD Dean of Research, Anand Narasimhan, shares his insights on fostering a resilient, empowered, and engaged workforce....
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How creating psychologically safe workplaces is key to long-term success
November 1, 2024 • by Gina Battye, Alexander Fleischmann in Well-being • 8 min read
Gina Battye shares her advice on how to achieve long-term cultural change....
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