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Does anyone actually ‘do’ personal development?

As an organisational psychologist, I hope the answer to this is ‘Of course, we all want to grow and develop, tell me how?’ But is my viewpoint biased? The answer is yes.

February 20, 2023February 20, 2023

Mentoring

Why if you want to succeed and be happier in 2023, something’s got to give!

How mentoring, mental health, performance and success are all intertwined with giving….read more in my article below.

December 31, 2022

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Doing more of what’s good for you and less of what’s not

Did you know that 80-92% of our efforts to change behaviour fail? That means that when you say you’re going to eat more heathy food, cut out alcohol, exercise more, be less grumpy with your partner, most of the time most you won’t actually do it.

August 25, 2022August 25, 2022

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Knowing you, knowing me

by fionamurden on November 9, 2021November 9, 2021

‘How well do you really know yourself?’ A hugely significant 95% of us think that we’re self-aware, but the reality bears a stark contrast.

In Your shoes

by fionamurden on October 16, 2021October 16, 2021

When asked if we are empathic, most of us will say ‘yes’. But wait a moment before you jump in with your answer. While are all born with the capacity to be empathic, this tragedy illustrates just one of the ways that we can unwittingly switch off our empathy.

Why Rituals work

by fionamurden on September 13, 2021September 13, 2021

On this week’s episode of the Dot to Dot podcast Lou and I talk about why rituals work. It turns out that there are real, scientific benefits to rituals. Rituals are practiced in all walks of life from preparing for a job interview to playing sport – and of course in every religion.

Not a lot going on at the moment…

by fionamurden on September 5, 2021September 5, 2021

Have you ever drawn a blank? While in front of family and friends drawing a blank may leave us feeling embarrassed, perhaps irritated, and frustrated in an environment of colleagues or strangers the emotions this can provoke are quite extreme.

Models and mentors

by fionamurden on August 25, 2021August 25, 2021

Through many years of profiling I’ve heard the impact that every parent has on a life, from childhood through to midlife and beyond. Every single one of us has been shaped by someone in our formative years be it positively or negatively.

I can’t get no sleep…

by fionamurden on August 15, 2021August 15, 2021

The importance of sleep has been getting increasing coverage over the past decade. The problem is that we are surrounded by technology which can turn sleep deprivation into not only a health risk but also a fatal disaster.

Common myths busted

by fionamurden on July 15, 2021July 15, 2021

There are so many myths that surround us which we cling onto well into adulthood and believe despite our rational knowledge of the world.

From humble beginnings to the board of Coca Cola

by fionamurden on July 10, 2021July 10, 2021

From humble beginnings to the board of Coca Cola. How one woman from a working class family ended up being Non Exec Director for some of the worlds most influential brands.

Mental wellness for life starts at school

by fionamurden on May 14, 2021May 14, 2021

While we’re doing more and more to help with mental health in schools, to raise awareness and to address the issues – it still isn’t enough. What can we do to make it better?