by Sue Cosgrove | Dec 8, 2025 | Uncategorised
As the year draws to a close, many of us find ourselves balancing the excitement of holidays with the weight of reflection. For some, this season brings joy, laughter, and connection. For others, it may stir feelings of stress, sadness, or even loss. Within teams,...
by Sue Cosgrove | Dec 1, 2025 | Uncategorised
The first day of summer always feels like a fresh invitation to step outside, soak up the sunshine, and breathe in possibility. Longer days, warmer evenings, and the promise of holidays ahead remind us that life is meant to be savoured. But let’s be honest—summer also...
by Sue Cosgrove | Sep 15, 2025 | Uncategorised
Last week was focused on Assertive communication and as I walked alongside many with my coaching hat on last week people were asking “if I am assertive and say no will that just stop care”? In the fast-paced, emotionally charged world of healthcare, boundaries aren’t...
by Sue Cosgrove | Sep 8, 2025 | Uncategorised
Last week, I explored how organisations can foster psychological safety—and why assertive communication is a vital part of that. Since then, several people have reached out to say: “I want to speak up, but I’m exhausted,” or “I don’t feel safe enough to be assertive.”...
by Sue Cosgrove | Sep 1, 2025 | Uncategorised
Last week, we explored the critical role of organizational strategies in supporting our Health, Justice, and Education workforce. We highlighted how systemic scaffolding—leadership visibility, policy alignment, and team care structures—can reduce compassion fatigue,...
by Sue Cosgrove | Aug 25, 2025 | Uncategorised
People working in service industries such as Health, Justice and Education often face long-term chronic stress including witnessing suffering, extensive working hours, shift work, exposure to traumatic stories, and challenging working conditions that are increasingly...
