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We can’t decide what vibes Stew is giving here?! 🤷🏻♂️ What do you make of the stance? 🤔

Thanks to The Business Culture HEY for inviting us to the Open Night of @OneSteakHouse&Lounge in Hull! Absolutely exquisite food and drink! Get yourselves down there! VIP Dining could be the new us! 🤩 Lovely meeting you Lindsey Nicklin - thanks for your food, drink and parking knowledge! You made our night! 🥳

This week we met with Turpin Accounting Services and had some work to do 😅 I promised Stewart a coffee if he stayed on task! Look how well he did! 🤣🤣🤣 #Adulting #NotThrilledButCommitted #MayTheForceBeWithMe #CelebrateTheSmallThings #NoExcuses #WeveAllBeenThere #TheStruggleIsReal #ILoveMyJobBut... #Mondays

Psychological safety is crucial for open communication and collaboration. First up! Start with yourself! 💫 💎Model vulnerability by admitting your own mistakes or uncertainties. 💎This shows others it's okay to not have all the answers and encourages them to open up too. Here are 3 practical sentence starters instigate it in your conversations! Let us know any other sentence starters that work for you! #stilllearning #brainstorming #opentosuggestions #workinprogress

Really great programme of events at the THRIVE Hull Conference 2024 today. It’s given us at Kardia plenty to think about. A very heartfelt talk from Rachel Wright, a fascinating talk from Trina Smallwood and Kelly Thomas called Flipping the Lid. A great interview with Alex Beresford , what a great bloke he is. That was followed by a session on supporting bereavement with children and young people with Rebecca Brambles and Jill Dolman from Dove House Hospice. Very emotional that one, almost had me a few times and then finally lived experiences in an ethnic minority community which was a real celebration of the great work the Peel Project organise. Eloquently delivered by Jamal Choudhury . Absolutely great day 🙌

In the last decade, I've come to realise that the most important aspect of my software development experience isn't the latest technology, methodology or codebase, but rather the people I work with. In particular, I've noticed that as roles become more senior, such as architects, tech leads, and principals, the importance of interpersonal and soft skills becomes even more critical. Unfortunately, I've also observed that these qualities are often lacking in senior positions. When technical expertise is the primary focus, important soft skills like communication, empathy, and teamwork can be overlooked or undervalued. This can lead to challenges in collaboration, decision-making, and team motivation, ultimately affecting the success of the entire project. However, I've also seen that when leaders prioritise soft skills alongside technical expertise, the results can be transformative. Teams become more cohesive, innovative, and productive, and individuals feel valued and supported. As someone who values collaboration and personal growth, I believe that fostering strong soft skills in every role is essential for creating a positive and successful work environment. Whether you're a software developer, architect, or any role in between, remember that investing in your soft skills can have a profound impact on your effectiveness and fulfilment in your work.

There's no one without the other - but they are two very different things! 🧠 Recently we have had a lot of interest in our Mental Health Training. And while it is absolutely a great time to be alive when mental health awareness is on the rise and stigmas are reducing - we need to be mindful of it becoming a corporate tick box. ✅ 🌈 Beyond organizational mental health awareness, for real prosperity, thriving teams and business delivery, psychological safety is where the magic happens! 🌟 If you or your company would like to instigate a change towards improved psychological safety in the workplace, get in touch! We have a range of training, coaching and therapy options available. info@kardiaconsultancy.co.uk #WorkplaceWellbeing 💼 #EmployeeMentalHealth 🏢 #HealthyWorkplace 💚 #ProductivityAndWellbeing📈 #MentalHealthAtWork 🧠 #SupportYourEmployees 🙌 #CorporateWellness 💪 #ThrivingAtWork 🌟 #LeadershipAndMentalHealth 🤝 #InvestInMentalHealth ⛑️

Practicing what we preach! 🥾⛰️ At the weekend we enjoyed climbing (and ascending!) Kinderscout in the Peak District! Has anyone else done this walk before? Does anyone want to join us on our next one? #FourSeasonsInOneDay #PhysicalChallengeDone #MindOverMatter #FearOfHeights

This week we had the pleasure of training (just some of) the dream team at 🚀VISR Dynamics and hearing about the #Metaverse technology they are busy working on! 💥They took onboard the learnings and reflections from our popular “No More Drama” Workshop in order to reduce stress, acknowledge and accept ourselves and work more assertively in the team! Afterall, Mental Health isn’t just a one day event, it’s a daily commitment! 🌍 🌟If you’re a tech company and want more information about our range of workshops and training, reach out to Hayley Johnson or Stewart Scarr! 🌟 #TherapyThursday (but for everyone, all week long) #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork (and hopefully not the nightmare) #OfficeLifeBeLike (cue the eye roll emoji) #AdultingIsHard (especially with coworkers) #CoffeeAndCopingMechanisms #TechExpo ##TechFail #ILoveMyGadgets #CantLiveWithoutMyPhone #TooManyTabsOpen #NetflixAndChill (but actually coding)

#WorldHealthDay2024! It’s finally here!! We've all been there. That feeling of drowning under deadlines, expectations, and the endless to-do list. You tell yourself "it's just a stressful time," but deep down, you know it's more than that. Your job is eating away at you, leaving you drained, anxious, and maybe even a little numb. But here's the truth: You deserve better. You deserve a work life that doesn't constantly compromise your mental well-being. This isn't about "self-care" with a face mask and a bubble bath. This is about taking real, meaningful action to protect your mental health in the workplace. What does that look like? It's different for everyone. 🪢Maybe it's finally setting those boundaries you've been putting off. 🗣️Maybe it's having an honest conversation with your boss about your workload. 🫀🧠Maybe it's prioritizing that therapy appointment you keep rescheduling. ✋🏻Maybe it's simply saying "no" more often. This week, we challenge you to stop just surviving and start thriving. Take one step, no matter how small, towards a healthier, more balanced work life. Your mind (and your future self) will thank you. For more information about how Kardia Consultancy can help implement those changes individually or on a team scale, get in touch and we’ll send our Brand Spanking New Brochure over! #mentalhealth #worklifebalance #boundaries #wellbeing #takecareofyourself #itstartswithyou