What to Consider Before You Give Feedback

We often think the difficult part of giving feedback is finding the right words.

Leadership, Workplace CultureMichelle Bihary7 October 2026constructive feedback, giving feedback, feedback conversations, effective feedback, workplace feedback, leadership feedback, psychological safety, difficult conversations, workplace communication, leadership development, employee development, coaching conversations, feedback culture, active listening, professional development

What are we trying to protect when we stay quiet?

Have you ever sat in a meeting with a question forming in your mind, then decided not to ask it?

Self-Leadership, Workplace CultureMichelle Bihary12 August 2026

Reflections on the end of the Year: Protecting Your Energy, Presence, and Wellbeing

Wishing you a restorative, nourishing, and joy-filled end to the year.

Leadership, Workplace Culture, Thriving WorkplaceMichelle Bihary18 December 2025end-of-year reflection, workplace wellbeing, restorative break, psychological safety, leadership wellbeing, healthy workplaces, stress management, clarity and focus, year-end goal setting, organisational culture, energy management, nourishing relationships

“When the Signal Drops” – Leading Through Fluctuating Bandwidth

Bandwidth isn’t just about managing demand. It’s about preserving the capacity to be who we truly are, thoughtful, creative, and connected.

Leadership, Workplace CultureMichelle Bihary8 December 2025Emotional Wellbeing, Cognitive Load & Mental Bandwidth, Self-Awareness & Reflection, Energy Management, Workforce Wellbeing, Employee Support & Engagement, Sustainable Work Practices, Team Culture & Dynamics, Human-Centered Leadership, Compassionate Leadership, Managing Workload & Expectations

The Ebb and Flow of Thriving at Work

Are we expecting too much from ourselves? And more importantly, are those expectations helping - or harming - our capacity to grow?

Leadership, Thriving Sustainably, Workplace CultureMichelle Bihary20 August 2025Leadership, wellbeing, workplace culture

What Happens When You Are Kind to Yourself

We speak kindly to colleagues, offer empathy to the people we support, and extend patience to others. Yet when we stumble or fall short, we turn inward with criticism.

Leadership, Self-Leadership, Workplace CultureMichelle Bihary13 August 2025Leadership, self-leadership, workplace culture, wellbeing

Reclaiming Gentleness in a Demanding World

In a system that often feels harsh, how do we continue to lead with gentleness?

Workplace CultureMichelle Bihary16 July 2025workplace wellbeing, wellbeing, workplace culture

How Feedback Shapes Trust, Learning and Team Culture

It is not about performance and pointing out the problems with someone’s work or style. It is about supporting genuine personal growth and enhancing someone's work life. It is also about respect.

Leadership, Workplace CultureMichelle Bihary9 July 2025Leadership, wellbeing, workplace culture

From Capable to Accountable: Recruiting Self-Leaders

Self-leadership is the ability to take ownership of one’s role, behaviour, wellbeing and impact. It is about being reflective, not reactive. Proactive, not passive.

Self-Leadership, Leadership, Workplace CultureMichelle Bihary18 June 2025self-leadership, Workplace Culture, Team Dynamics, Psychological Safety, Growth Mindset, High-Performance Teams, Behavioral Interviewing, Employee Wellbeing

Building a Thriving Ecosystem: Aligning Leadership, Culture, and Strategy

Creating a thriving workplace is about bringing leadership, culture and strategy into sync to ensure your team performs at its best.

Leadership, Workplace CultureMichelle Bihary8 May 2025Leadership, workplace culture

Can Neuroscience Rewire Workplace Norms for Team Success?

Are your workplace norms helping your team thrive—or holding them back? If it’s the latter, what’s one norm you’d like to rewire today?

Leadership, Workplace CultureMichelle Bihary26 February 2025Leadership, workplace culture

The Cost of Making Assumptions

Life is often like the surface of a calm sea—smooth and serene to the outside observer, but beneath, there can be a powerful current of challenges, emotions, and experiences that remain hidden.

Leadership, Workplace CultureMichelle Bihary28 January 2025Leadership, workplace culture

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