How Much Energy Is Your Team Wasting on a Future That Hasn’t Happened Yet?

How Much Energy Is Your Team Wasting on a Future That Hasn’t Happened Yet?

Fiona Cullen
Published on: 29/09/2026

How much energy are you wasting worrying about a future that hasn’t happened yet? Great leaders help people control the controllables, focus on the process, recognise what’s working and put their energy where it can actually make a difference.

Why Burnout is a Lag Indicator of Unrealistic Expectations

Why Burnout is a Lag Indicator of Unrealistic Expectations

Fiona Cullen
Published on: 06/12/2025

We often treat burnout as a personal failing or resilience issue. But what if it's actually a lag indicator of unrealistic expectations, unclear priorities, and unsustainable ways of working?

No is a complete sentence

No is a complete sentence

Fiona Cullen
Published on: 18/07/2022

Overwhelm isn't always a workload problem. Sometimes it's a boundary problem. Reclaiming the discipline to say no can be the first step towards a more sustainable way of working and leading.