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Support Is Not a Shield: What New Evidence on Chronic Stress Means for Senior Leaders

By Veronica van Nierop, B.Sc; M.NLP; N.E.T.; A.R.T. I work with leaders on leadership transition, strategic decision-making and organisational culture. Across 30 years in finance, IT, healthcare and the arts, I have seen one assumption cause damage again and again: that a strong team, a supportive board or a good peer network will protect a leader from the effects of sustained pressure. New evidence suggests this assumption is incomplete. The study Researchers at Wake Forest

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The Reward in the Raised Voice: Why Some Leaders Yell, and What It Costs the Organisation

By Veronica van Nierop, B.Sc; M.NLP; N.E.T.; A.R.T. I work with leaders on leadership transition, strategic decision-making and organisational culture. In 30 years across finance, IT, healthcare and the arts, I have seen raised voices in boardrooms, operating theatres, trading floors and rehearsal rooms. The usual explanation is that the leader was under too much pressure. New research shows that explanation is only half right. The study Researchers at the University of Georg

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Does fruit every day help you work, rest and play?

Could Eating Fruit More Often Keep Depression at Bay? ·July 15, 2026 Summary: People who regularly snack on fruit are less likely to report symptoms of depression and more likely to report positive well-being. Those who indulge in nutrient-poor snacks, such as chips, are more likely to report symptoms of anxiety. Source: Aston University People who frequently eat fruit are more likely to report greater positive mental well-being and are less likely to report symptoms of depre

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