From a very young age, we are taught the importance of socialisation, learning to share, to communicate, to give and take. Taking turns and interacting with peers is a skill we have to learn and practise. As adults, and especially as leaders, this is no less important. So, this article will look at how we can develop those strong collaborative relationships to drive future growth.

I dreamt of living in a place from where it was possible to walk directly into nature, without having to get into a car, or catch a bus; a place from where the transition from being inside to outside was easy, and back again.

Being confident and resilient in leadership is often paired with the success of building fantastic teams and generating results within organisations.

The practice of reflecting has huge benefits - it can boost confidence and productivity, and it can increase your own awareness of your behaviour whilst giving you the opportunity to identify patterns regarding your accomplishments. With this in mind, we can remind ourselves to think of reflection as the opportunity to ‘keep up with yourself’. To ensure we are showing up and integrating actions into our lives, which help us to achieve our goals.

Collaborative working has its benefits - stronger team relationships, increased creativity and inspiration and reduced stress in the working environment. With this in mind, as leaders we hold a key role within our organisations in implementing a collaborative working culture.

Did you know that May is National Walking Month? With longer and lighter evenings, May is the perfect time to integrate walking into our daily lives. Aside from this, walking is one of the easiest ways to improve our health, creativity and thinking. Research shows those “who are more connected with nature are usually happier in life and more likely to report their lives are worthwhile”.

In recent years, wellness and wellbeing in the workplace have become prominent topics, with Covid-19 as a major catalyst. Whilst it was important before, now, it’s one one of the most important factors in decision making.

International Women’s Day, on the 8th of March, has been a key date in the women’s rights movement for decades - and even a public holiday in some countries. Its earliest version reputedly taking place in America in 1909, it was adopted by the United Nations in 1977 as the mainstream global holiday we recognise now.

Anni was asked to comment on the importance of a healthy work-life balance. You may be surprised to know, many people do not take their annual leave. To find out just how many - and some of the reasons why - people don’t, read the Annual Leave Allowances: The Survey | Just Eat Business