My latest media contribution as a mental health campaigner
I am very proud to have this article posted in both the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age recently. Whilst my BrainSweet workshops were born from my own experience with depression, I have also [...]
We value diversity. But please don’t disclose your need for flexibility during the interview stage
As a contractor for the past 8 years, I’ve had my share of interviews for short to medium term, and occasionally permanent roles. The inevitable question always comes up: “Why do you prefer [...]
“I’ve managed depression on and off for 32 years. Does that mean I’m not resilient, or incredibly resilient?”
I always experience an internal moment of awkwardness when I hear the word “Resilient” in a professional context. It is ubiquitous in the corporate world at the moment; resilience, mental [...]
Feeling Flat? Let’s not pretend
I know myself well enough to know that tomorrow will most likely be a challenging day too... they don't go away overnight, these early feelings of depression.
