Mental health tips every finance professional should know

What achievable steps can we take to ease pressure, manage workloads and create breathing space?

In this video, get to know Haydan as he shares his background and the experiences that shaped his approach to wellbeing. He also introduces a few simple, mindful techniques designed to help you manage pressure and stay grounded - tools you can easily integrate into your day-to-day routine.

What do you mean when you talk about active recovery instead of passive, and how to spend your ‘energy points’?

In this video, Haydan breaks down the difference between active and passive recovery and why both are essential for managing stress and energy. He also introduces the concept of your daily '10 energy points' and shares practical advice on how to spend them wisely, including common pitfalls to avoid.

What's one thing you encourage others to do to manage stress-levels and workload while staying on top of the day-to-day?

Here, Haydan explains why so many of us are on the brink of burnout, and what we can do about it. He explains the importance of setting clear expectations in the workplace and offers practical advice on how to manage them effectively, creating healthier boundaries and fostering more sustainable ways of working.

What are some of the small achievable steps people can take right now to ease the pressure and manage their workload better?

In this video, Haydan explores the impact of remote working on stress and burnout. He discusses how the shift to home-based work can blur boundaries and increase pressure - and shares practical, actionable steps to help you manage stress, protect your wellbeing, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

What's one thing you've tried that has helped you personally?

In this video, Haydan shares two simple techniques to manage stress and how these practices help him stay present, reduce stress, and maintain focus. Easy to adopt and highly effective - these tips could make a big difference to your wellbeing.

What does burnout look like in real life? How might it show up without me even realising it?

In this video, get to know Ildiko, widely known as the Business Burnout Buster. She shares her personal journey and the passion behind her mission to tackle burnout in the workplace. Ildiko also breaks down the key signs of burnout, how it shows up in individuals, and the underlying factors that can lead to it, helping you recognise and address it before it takes hold.

What's the difference between stress and burnout, and how can I spot the signs in my team?

In this video, Ildiko highlights the importance of training your team in Mental Health First Aid. She explains how equipping staff with the skills to recognise signs of poor mental health makes a significant difference. Ildiko explores the 'why' behind this training and offers practical guidance on how to support colleagues through mental health challenges with confidence and compassion.

Redefining stress in the workplace, and how our gut health links so strongly to stress and burnout.

In this video, Ildiko delves into the surprising links between poor gut health and mental health challenges, and highlights the vagus nerve’s powerful role in the gut-brain connection. She explores why maintaining a healthy gut is essential for physical and mental wellbeing, along with practical tips on how to reset and support this critical nerve to help you feel your best.