Nat Mady is on a mission to see more Londoners embracing nature. The 2019 WISE100 finalist on why she’s not rushing to transform her business model due to Covid-19 – and why even life under lockdown has some positives.
Putting employees’ wellbeing at the front and centre is essential to the survival of any social enterprise, writes Mental Health First Aid England CEO – and there are few simple ways to put that into action during lockdown.
What does it take to grow a social business in the field of mental health? As the world grapples to understand the impact of Covid-19 on people's long-term wellbeing, three seasoned social entrepreneurs share their tips.
Practising mindfulness techniques can lead to greater calm, clarity and contentment – and even compassion. The boss of Headspace for Work (Europe) on why it's worth adding moments of quiet into your daily routine.
If we bottle in all our emotions, they will come out in different (possibly negative) ways. Expressing what you're feeling can be both therapeutic and help you to connect with others.
It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the current situation and all the challenges that's raising for those trying to keep a social enterprise afloat. But it is possible to keep the anxiety in check – here's one approach that might help.
The WISE100 ‘Anchor-Woman’ of the year – IncomeMax’s Paula Healey – on keeping up team morale, missing out on family time, and why her job’s more important than ever.
The Vancouver-based social entrepreneur on doubling the size of his business in four days, reassessing his role – and why his staff are still able to have fun on the job, even in high-risk areas.
This week's tip from leadership coach and mindfulness teacher Tim Segaller: watch out for getting stuck in rapid reaction mode, and instead take the time to revisit and reconnect with the inspiration and vision behind your social venture.