“Executive presence” sounds like useful feedback. It rarely is. Here’s what it actually means, who it harms most, and what managers should do instead.
What does workplace loneliness have to do with psychological safety, burnout, and the bottom line? New data from Gallup and the Fearless Report paints a concerning picture — and what I’m hearing in my own practice makes it even more urgent.
The way we work is difficult for everyone, but especially folks with neurodivergent brains. Read how we can manage interruptions and multi-tasking from a therapist who specializes in helping folks with ADHD.
Megan Rees, LPCC is a Burnout & Work Stress Therapist in Oakland. She explains what an LPCC is and why that’s her license type, as well as how to find the right therapist for you.
In my last newsletter, I talked about neurodivergence in the workplace and someone asked me to explain executive functioning for the people. Dear gentle reader,
Neurodivergence in the Workplace, Burnout, and Accessibility Lessons from The Pitt You may know that I’m a therapist and a coach, but did you know
How neurodivergence and trauma affect work stress during uncertain times, with guidance for trauma-informed leadership and managers.
Megan Rees, LPCC talks about the safety and efficacy concerns with using ChatGPT as therapist.
When a psychological safety consultant can’t say, “psychological safety” Several months ago, I answered a call for guest speakers. As a long-tenured therapist, toxic workplace
“We’re Like a Family” — What’s the Harm? A couple of weeks ago, I said something to a room full of filmmakers that I could
A Tough Love™️ Letter to Managers (and Their Leaders) A therapist’s note you might want to forward to your boss. Today, I’ve got another love
I started this newsletter with tips on how individuals can define and protect their boundaries. I began there because boundaries are one of the few
Work From Home? Or Live at Work? When I did an AMA recently, several people asked how to separate work from life when you work
Welcome to the First Edition of Work Shrink Hi, I’m Megan, an Oakland, California licensed professional clinical counselor specializing in work stress, burnout, workplace mental