Caroline Dowd-Higgins
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Posts by Caroline Dowd-Higgins:
10 Ways to Nurture Yourself at Work Without Feeling Guilty
Let’s get one thing straight: taking care of yourself at work isn’t selfish, it’s self-preservation. With burnout rates climbing and workplace stress becoming the norm rather than the exception, nurturing yourself during the workday isn’t just nice to have. It’s non-negotiable. Yet many feel guilty every time we step away from our desks for five […]
Stop Burning Out Your Best People: 5 Ways to Nurture Yourself (and Your Team) Without Reducing Workload
With burnout on the rise, it’s crucial to act now. Seventy-six percent of employees experience workplace burnout, and the cost of an employee leaving is usually equivalent to one year of their annual salary. You can’t afford to treat a severe injury with a Band-Aid. Throwing more time off at the problem doesn’t work (most […]
How RADICAL CONFIDENCE Can Empower You in 2026
The word “radical” has become a part of the world-of-work lexicon to mean something that is new, beyond the norm, and extraordinary. Perhaps you have heard about Radical Candor or Radical Transparency as workplace concepts meant to provide an environment for developmental growth and building trust. I’m introducing the idea of Radical Confidence to empower […]
Make People Feel at Ease in 30 Seconds: A Guide to Psychological Safety
With burnout rising and only 23% of employees engaged globally (Gallup), you can’t leave psychological safety to chance. Google’s Project Aristotle identifies it as the single biggest driver of team effectiveness, and 70% of high-performing teams share it. The upside? You can change the social temperature of a room in 30 seconds. Psychological safety isn’t […]
How to Support Your Overstressed Team
With burnout on the rise, it’s crucial for leaders to step up their support for employees. Burnout isn’t a new phenomenon; it’s been long-standing, especially with current political and economic uncertainties coupled with anxiety about AI’s impact on jobs. A Gallagher report reveals that two-thirds of leaders express concern over stress and burnout in their […]
