by Derek Percival | Aug 24, 2026 | Energy & Wellbeing, Tips
This is the business case for self-care. For the leaders who don’t respond to the wellbeing argument. Not that it doesn’t matter how you feel. But if what moves you is performance — if you’re motivated by results — then here’s the case made on...
by Derek Percival | Jul 28, 2026 | Energy & Wellbeing, Tips
If there’s one thing I’ve noticed in my leadership programs, it’s this: the most effective leaders aren’t those sprinting from meeting to meeting with calendars packed like a game of Tetris. They’re the ones who intentionally create space...
by Derek Percival | May 6, 2024 | Energy & Wellbeing, Tips
SUSTAINABLE HIGH PERFORMING TEAMS ENFORCE RECOVERYWe don’t just work hard; we recover smart! We all recognise the significance of taking breaks and rejuvenating ourselves, both personally and professionally. Nowadays, most organisations fully embrace this...
by Derek Percival | May 6, 2024 | Energy & Wellbeing, Tips
GO BEYOND BUSYBreak the ice with depth. I recently observed a guest enter a room where they were welcomed by a group of people in a casual environment. I noticed the first six people all asked the same question as the guest slowly moved around the room: “Are you...
by Derek Percival | Feb 7, 2023 | Energy & Wellbeing, Tips
Disconnect, even if only for a little while. Go back in time and switch off your phone for a day, a half day or even an hour. Enjoy the liberation of knowing you DEFINITELY wont get a call. Have a play day. Learn from the innocence of children and just go play. Play...
by Derek Percival | Dec 12, 2022 | Energy & Wellbeing, Tips
There’s no better way to shake off some weariness of 2022 than by taking a step back. Put down or turn off your phone and get in touch with the liberation that comes from knowing you won’t be distracted – even if only for an hour! Then take a cue from kids, go out...
