Resilience is one of those workplace words that sounds unquestionably positive.   It gets used in leadership conversations, wellness initiatives, conference sessions and organizational messaging. We talk about building resilient teams, supporting employee resilience and helping people become more resilient in the face of change. On the surface, that all sounds reasonable. After all, most of us would agree that the ability to adapt, recover and keep going through difficult sea

Somewhere along the way, we started confusing burnout with dedication. Long hours became a badge of honour. Being “always on” became a sign of commitment. Exhaustion? That just meant you cared.   We’ve built workplaces where being busy is celebrated, slowing down feels like failure and saying “I’m overwhelmed” can feel like a risk. But here’s the problem:   Hustle culture isn’t a performance strategy. It’s a liability.     What We Really Mean by “Hustle Culture”   Let’s be c

We’ve all been there. You get a piece of feedback in a meeting or a one-on-one… and suddenly your brain goes into overdrive. Did I mess up? Are they upset with me? Is this a bigger issue than they’re saying? Are they questioning my abilities? Your body tightens. Your thoughts start racing. You replay the conversation over and over. And in that moment, it can feel uncomfortable… sometimes even threatening. But in reality, feeling defensive when you receive feedback doesn’t aut