Creativity requires confidence. By definition creativity requires self belief and self confidence. Whatever the form of creativity – art, design, advertising, music, entrepreneurialism, a new product or service, a new idea – creativity is the act of bringing something new into the world. We should never underestimate the confidence that requires. By definition the new...
Recent research by McKinsey shows that understanding your employees could be the key to turning attrition into attraction. The great resignation in the form of increased employee attrition continues to be a challenge for organisations to deal with. A recent survey by Gartner in the IT sector found that only 29% of employees intend to...
One of the things that gives us a powerful sense of purpose in our work at Cognomie is bringing people together to create connection and community. Our business is built around bringing together a global network of coaches unified around a shared goal of excellence in transformational coaching. Our coaches specialise in creating spaces that...
One of the things I love the most about my work as a Transformational Coach is those times when ‘lightbulb’ moments occur within the coaching space. Experiencing a client making inner connections as insights about themselves emerge from their subconscious always feels rewarding. Insight is at the heart of the coaching journey. It is insight...
How can we all get more creative about supporting Mental Fitness? Supporting employee wellbeing is a growing priority in every sector. But supporting Mental Fitness in the creative sector is a particularly high priority. Here at Cognomie we think that is a profoundly exciting opportunity to create wellbeing solutions that can inspire the world. There...
Relationships and resilience are entwined. One of the things that fascinates and inspires us is how interconnected the foundations that support our Mental Fitness can be. They interweave like the poles of a tent, with each of the other poles strengthening the other. Sleep helps support our stress. Motivation helps our happiness. Optimism drives our...
There’s a lot of talk in the press of late about ‘the great resignation’ and people leaving work. But what about the people who stay? What supports employee retention and keeps people working at your organisation? What makes people stay in their roles? Understanding what makes people stay in their jobs might be a much...
Implementing an effective employee wellbeing strategy is a vital component of business success. The impact of world events on Mental Fitness and resilience, changing cultures of work, the growing narrative of ‘The Great Resignation’ and changing attitudes towards work all make wellbeing more and more necessary. And more and more high performing companies are showing...
Getting your Employee Value Proposition right can make a big difference to business performance. A lot of our conversations with clients at the moment are about ways they can make their business a more attractive place for employees. We are seeing more and more first hand examples of how putting employee wellbeing at the heart...
Wellbeing within the legal sector was a growing topic of discussion and action even prior to the arrival of Covid-19. A significant influence on this increased focus on wellbeing was the publication of the International Bar Association Report – Mental Wellbeing in the Legal Profession: A Global Study. The then President of the IBA, Horacio...