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Wellbeing is not the soft side of performance

Presenting our latest King’s College London six-month study on thriving, high-performing teams in Helsinki, and why wellbeing is not the soft side of performance, but one of the conditions that makes it possible.

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Photograph accompanying How do we want to be led? Team aspirations and adaptive leadership in virtual and hybrid work

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24 May 2026

How do we want to be led? Team aspirations and adaptive leadership in virtual and hybrid work

Our latest article in the International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being, co-authored at King’s College London and supported by Deloitte Human Capital, exploring what people actually need from leaders today.

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Article

5 May 2026

Collective work: why the unit of change is the team

In complex, changing organisations connection is not a nice-to-have. It is part of how work gets done brilliantly. A reflection on the quality and purpose of connection, and what teams need to say no to so they can connect where it matters most.

Photograph accompanying One of the biggest drains on team energy during change is a lack of clarity

Article

2 May 2026

One of the biggest drains on team energy during change is a lack of clarity

When everything feels important, people are left working out for themselves where to put their energy. Leaders cannot always create certainty in change, but they can create clarity.

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1 May 2026

Taking time to smell the flowers

In a world that can feel heavy and uncertain, there is something powerful about noticing what is good and hopeful. Not to avoid what is difficult, but to stay resourced enough to face it.

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Research paper

15 December 2025

Research spotlight: what drives high performance in hybrid teams?

Our peer-reviewed study in Team Performance Management reviewed more than 1,700 articles to identify the real conditions that shape team effectiveness in modern, distributed work environments.

Photograph accompanying Designing the conditions for a Bold and Bright 2026

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12 December 2025

Designing the conditions for a Bold and Bright 2026

A short reflection and intention-setting guide to help teams notice the conditions that shaped their effectiveness in 2025 and intentionally shape the ones they want to work within in 2026.

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Article

10 December 2025

Final thoughts for 2025

A personal reflection on a year of working with leaders and teams, and why wellbeing and performance are still too often treated as separate conversations when, in thriving teams, they are inseparable.

Article

23 November 2025

A Friday ritual

Every Friday afternoon, a small running group meets locally. A reflection on why connection is a biological and psychological need, and the small rituals that help teams learn and grow together.

Photograph accompanying Advancing virtual and hybrid team well-being through a job demands-resources lens

Research paper

11 November 2025

Advancing virtual and hybrid team well-being through a job demands-resources lens

Peer-reviewed research with King’s College London revealing what supports well-being in virtual and hybrid teams, published in the International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being.

Photograph accompanying Who am I already? Mastering the imposter within

Article

11 October 2025

Who am I already? Mastering the imposter within

Imposter feelings show up for most leaders, especially at moments of stretch and transition. How we can work with self-doubt as a source of insight, presence and leadership strength.

Photograph accompanying Small shifts, big change: how teams can thrive in a super cycle of transformation

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11 September 2025

Small shifts, big change: how teams can thrive in a super cycle of transformation

How leaders and teams can adapt, evolve and create meaningful progress together, not through grand declarations, but through small, bold steps that compound into transformation.

Photograph accompanying What helps hybrid teams thrive, not just survive?

Article

25 June 2025

What helps hybrid teams thrive, not just survive?

The P.A.T.H.™ framework: four research-backed pillars that make the biggest difference to performance and well-being in virtual and hybrid teams.

Photograph accompanying Think like an artist

Article

17 June 2025

Think like an artist

Reflections from hosting Margaret Heffernan’s fifth TED Talk at TEDxBath on courage, experimentation and the creativity to embrace uncertainty.

Photograph accompanying A summer pause for leaders

Article

11 June 2025

A summer pause for leaders

Five reflective questions to carry into a quiet moment, a walk or a conversation, plus what the science of rest tells us about creativity, clarity and sustained performance.

Photograph accompanying Six steps to support neurodiverse talent at work

Article

24 January 2023

Six steps to support neurodiverse talent at work

In an article written for ‘Training Journal’ on supporting wellbeing at work, Cass Coulston and Ricardo Twumasi examine neurodiversity.

Photograph accompanying Boundary spanning leadership: Breaking down siloes in a hybrid world

Article

5 January 2023

Boundary spanning leadership: Breaking down siloes in a hybrid world

In an article written for Deloitte UK, Cass issues a call to action as hybrid leaders.

Photograph accompanying Busting the myths of work-related wellbeing

Article

13 December 2022

Busting the myths of work-related wellbeing

In the first of a series of articles for ‘Training Journal’ on work-related wellbeing, Cass Coulston and Myanna Duncan reveal the true drivers behind this growing organisational imperative.

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30 September 2022

Healthier hybrid working

In an article for ‘Training Journal’, Cass Coulston explores recent research into ways of leading and thriving in a hybrid work environment.

Photograph accompanying 9 ways leaders can power human connection in a hybrid world

Article

14 September 2022

9 ways leaders can power human connection in a hybrid world

A desire for positive connectedness lies deep within our DNA as humans and can empower our health and wellness, as well as work-related success. As part of Cass Coulston’s collaboration with Deloitte Leadership and…

Photograph accompanying Time for ‘fika’? How to cultivate belonging within diverse and remote teams

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13 March 2022

Time for ‘fika’? How to cultivate belonging within diverse and remote teams

A team I recently interviewed taught me about an interesting Swedish concept they’d adopted. Although they all work remotely, they stop at the same time every day to enjoy a cup of coffee together. This is ‘Fika’.

Photograph accompanying Redesign a better hybrid

Article

13 March 2022

Redesign a better hybrid

Can hybrid working give us the best of both worlds with teams working better together without compromising flexibility and autonomy?

Photograph accompanying Leading to thrive: 5 ways to be a more effective leader

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13 March 2022

Leading to thrive: 5 ways to be a more effective leader

Leaders have faced an immense challenge over the last 2 years and are feeling the weight of not only looking after their own well-being but also caring for the well-being of others. The burden of compassion fatigue and…

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10 March 2022

5 habits of highly productive people

If someone were to tell you that to be more productive every day, you need to do less, you might not believe it. List-making and copious amounts of coffee definitely won’t get you too far. Reaching your level of ‘peak…

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10 March 2022

5 ways to boost your mind-set mojo

Learning to embrace the highs and lows of both our professional and personal lives is all part of life’s experience. Whilst there is no replacement for hard work and perseverance, when it comes to achieving what’s…

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10 March 2022

5 ways to flourish with grit and resilience

By changing habits and integrating new practises into our lives, we can help ourselves to not only bounce back from challenges, but to also move forward with more hope, creativity and strength. Increasingly,…

Photograph accompanying 5 ways to increase emotional resilience

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10 March 2022

5 ways to increase emotional resilience

Many of us know the term ROI (Return on Investment). When it comes to your own resilience and motivation, it is important to considerwhere you spend your energy to achieve the greatest return, let’s call it Return on…

Photograph accompanying 7 proven ways to boost mental energy

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10 March 2022

7 proven ways to boost mental energy

Enhanced willpower, confidence, focus, creativity and of course resilience, can all result from an increase in your mental energy. So understanding what contributes to unleashing it and how you can integrate more of it…

Photograph accompanying The science behind physical resilience

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10 March 2022

The science behind physical resilience

Exercise helps the mind in several ways, especially given the fact that the brain is a physical organ. When we’re facing a challenge that’s psychological, it can be easy to assume that the solution must start with a…

Photograph accompanying Discover and unleash your strengths

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9 March 2022

Discover and unleash your strengths

When we do something that we enjoy and we are good at, we naturally feel energised and true to ourselves. We also feel more resilient. Focusing on one’s strengths has been linked to many positive character developments,…

Photograph accompanying Facing life’s adventures with resilience

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9 March 2022

Facing life’s adventures with resilience

Think of resilience like an ‘emotional muscle’ that can be strengthened before, during and after you face a challenge in life. Research consistently shows that Resilience is a process that can be learnt and not a trait…

Article

16 July 2018

5 ways to build your personal brand

In a world where billions of people are able to join the global talent pool, you need to stand out from the crowd. Having a clear vision of who you are and what value you bring to others is vital in such a joined up and…

Photograph accompanying 5 ways to get ready for change

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2 February 2018

5 ways to get ready for change

A recent study by Harvard Business Review found that 66% of change initiatives fail to achieve their desired business outcomes. The four most common reasons are Employee resistance, Communication breakdown, Insufficient…

Photograph accompanying 5 ways to develop your C-IQ

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5 June 2017

5 ways to develop your C-IQ

Most of us will have heard of ‘Emotional Intelligence’ (EI) and increasingly important ’Learning Intelligence’ (LI). But have you heard of ‘Conversational Intelligence’, C-IQ?

Photograph accompanying 5 ways to build your resilience

Article

30 March 2017

5 ways to build your resilience

According to the American psychological society “resilience is a process”. It is not just about our ability to bounce back from a challenging event and get back to our previous high performance. It is also about…

Photograph accompanying 5 ways to build strengths within a team

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24 August 2016

5 ways to build strengths within a team

As the Olympics draws to a close, athletes at their peak will reflect on what worked well and what they could have done better. Did they capitalise on their strengths enough? Did they leverage the strengths of their…

Photograph accompanying 5 ways to stay focused during the holidays

Article

29 July 2016

5 ways to stay focused during the holidays

Now in the midst of the holiday season, you may well be juggling more than normal, summer parties, travelling, childcare if you have children and of course work. You may even feel like you’re losing some focus,…

Photograph accompanying 5 ways to nurture more innovation

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3 June 2016

5 ways to nurture more innovation

Innovation is without doubt still one of the “buzzwords” in business. How can leaders, who are targeted on sales, profits and overall performance, achieve the numbers required, at the same time as nurturing innovation?…

Photograph accompanying 5 ways to unlock the talents of millennials

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1 March 2016

5 ways to unlock the talents of millennials

Some define millennials as those born around the turn of the new century. Others include ‘Generation Y’, born between 1977 and 1997, who make up almost 50% of our workforce today. However you define the millennial…

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