Resilience at work is usually treated as a quality individuals should have more of. It’s better understood as a team’s capacity to recover between demands, which is built through how work is designed and led rather than through training people to withstand more. This article explains why most resilience training changes little and what does make a difference.

Your best team is delivering. Deadlines are being hit, clients are happy, and the numbers look right.

They are also three months into a pace nobody has described out loud as unsustainable, and the first thing to go will be the thing nobody is measuring.

I’m Drew Fobbester, a hypnotherapist, NLP practitioner and corporate transformation consultant working in leadership, high...

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Team misalignment rarely looks like conflict. It looks like a group working hard, hitting deadlines and still falling behind, because each person is quietly operating from a different picture of the goal, often the single most common reason a team with good people and good tools underperforms. This article explains what causes it, how to spot it early, and what actually rebuilds a shared picture the whole team can see themselves in.

You’ve sat in that meeting. Everyone nods, the plan sounds settled, and two weeks later three people are doing three different things, each convinced they were following what was agreed.

That is why ...

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Roger Federer won almost 80 per cent of the professional singles matches he played. Yet across his career, he won only 54 per cent of the individual points.

One of the greatest tennis players of all time still lost almost half the points he contested. His success was not built on avoiding mistakes. It was built on what happened in his mind after each mistake.

Federer described the principle simply: when we are playing a point, it must feel like the most important thing in the world. Once it is behind us, it needs to be left behind.  The only point that matters is the next one. That idea sits at the heart of the “Next Point” sequence.

This is also one of the central aims of hypnotherapy for sports performa...

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Many of us know what it feels like to be capable, prepared, experienced and confident in our abilities. Yet despite strong credentials and clear evidence of competence, a subtle undercurrent of self doubt can still emerge at key moments, just before an important meeting, presentation, performance or competition. 

At times, it can feel as though we are working against ourselves. Rationally, we know we have the skills and experience to perform well, yet another part of us hesitates, questions or searches for certainty before taking action. As a result, confidence can feel elusive, and the more we try to create it, the more strained our performance can become. 

This is where ...

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Across the UK, there is a noticeable shift in how people define health. Conversations that once centred primarily on physical wellbeing are increasingly broadening to include chronic stress, overwhelm, exhaustion, anxiety and mental wellbeing. As NHS waiting lists continue to rise, many are exploring additional forms of support that feel accessible, human and holistic. 

For some, that search begins after months of trying to manage anxiety symptoms alone. For others, it begins when they realise that traditional approaches, whilst valuable, may not always reach the deeper emotional wounds shaping their experience beneath the surface. 

This is why an increasing interest in ...

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Many of us experience moments where the body reacts before we have time to think, a sudden flinch, a wave of discomfort or a feeling that seems to arise without a clear cause. 

When we try to consciously ‘think our way out’ of these experiences, it often doesn’t work. This raises an important question: what is really in control? Is it the conscious mind, or deeper processes shaping our responses beneath awareness? 

Modern neuroscience including the work of V.S. Ramachandran offers compelling insight: 

Through neurological case studies and innovative experiments, Ramachandran demonstrates that perception, sensation and even our exp...

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In a city as competitive and driven as London, many athletes recognise that physical training alone isn’t enough. Whether running along the Thames, competing at a local club or preparing for a competitive event, the real challenge often lies in the mind. 

When focus falters, confidence dips or hesitation creeps in, sports hypnotherapy  can be highly beneficial. It helps align the mind, body and performance for optimal results. 

Why Mental Blocks Happen in Sport 

Performance stalls rarely come from a lack of effort. Most athletes train consistently, monitor recovery and fine tune nutrit...

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It is natural for many of us to find ourselves preparing for important medical arrangements, whether a scheduled operation, dental treatment or a necessary diagnostic procedure that may feel slightly daunting. Even when these procedures are clinically well managed, the mind and body may still respond in its own way. 

We may notice tension building days beforehand. Sleep may become lighter or more fragmented, and thoughts may begin to circle, creating a sense of discomfort or unease that often stems from a diminished sense of control. While  we may be able to rationalise the situation, both mind and body can sti...

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As 2026 continues to unfold, many of us face a familiar question, not just what we want to achieve, but how we can sustain high performance while achieving it.

We may already be capable, skilled, experienced and outwardly successful, yet still sense that another level is available. A level where focus feels steadier, confidence more embodied and effort less draining.

For some, this shows up in sport or physical training. For others, it appears in professional performance, creative work, leadership or simply in how consistently we show up when it matters.

This invites a different question: not how to push harder, but how to work with the ...

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The start of the new year often invites reflection. We become more aware of habits we may want to change, whether around food, alcohol, screen use, work or other compulsive behaviours. With that awareness comes hope and intention, and the promise that this year, we might approach things differently. 

Initial motivation can carry us  forward at first. Overtime, however, familiar urges and habits resurface, and resolutions that felt compelling on January 1 can become increasingly difficult to sustain. When this happens,  it is common to experience  frustration or disappointment within oneself. 

When resol...

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