I also write regularly on LinkedIn about emotional intelligence, leadership, workplace culture and the everyday behaviours that shape how we feel, act and lead. It’s where I share shorter ideas, observations and practical reflections alongside the longer-form writing here at Live Well, Lead Better.
The Feeling Good website by David D. Burns teaches that your thoughts shape how you feel and provides practical cognitive behavioural techniques to identify and change distorted thinking so you can improve your mood and mental wellbeing.
Beyond Blue aims to help all Australians achieve their best possible mental health by working with the community to make it easier for people to feel better sooner, recover well, and maintain their wellbeing through clear strategic priorities.
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I have worked with Mel for a number of years and have seen firsthand her ability to help leaders and professionals build self-awareness, clarity and confidence through a warm, insightful and deeply human coaching approach. She draws on over 15 years of experience to support individuals and teams in navigating leadership, career transitions and personal growth with purpose and impact.
The Daniel Goleman website highlights his work as a leading voice on emotional intelligence, showcasing his books, research, and teaching on how understanding and managing emotions can improve leadership, relationships, and overall success in life and work.
Brené Brown has spent more than two decades researching courage, vulnerability, shame and empathy. Her work explores what happens when we become more willing to understand ourselves, have difficult conversations and show up more honestly in our relationships and leadership.
Center for Creative Leadership
The Center for Creative Leadership offers research and practical resources covering self-awareness, emotional intelligence, feedback, trust, resilience and leadership development. I particularly like its focus on leadership as something you continually learn through experience rather than something you simply acquire with a title.
Amy Edmondson – Psychological Safety Resources
Harvard professor Amy Edmondson is one of the leading researchers on psychological safety, learning and effective teams. Her work is particularly valuable for leaders interested in creating environments where people feel able to speak honestly, challenge ideas, admit mistakes and learn from what goes wrong.
Australia’s Black Dog Institute combines mental health research, lived experience and practical resources aimed at improving wellbeing in everyday life, workplaces and communities. It’s a strong evidence-based Australian complement to Beyond Blue and includes particularly useful material on workplace mental health and resilience.
The Gottman Institute translates decades of research into practical guidance on relationships, trust, communication and conflict. Although much of the work began with couples, many of the ideas around listening, emotional regulation, defensiveness and repairing relationships apply far more broadly.