February
Six ways to say no at work – and improve your health
Many people find it difficult to set boundaries, especially with a manager. But as with any new skill, it gets easier with practice.
January
The brave career move that helped propel Matt Comyn to the top of CBA
The CEO of Australia’s biggest bank reveals pivotal moments in his career – and how much sleep he likes to get.
December 2024
Why Gurner gave up alcohol – and what he learnt
The property developer and wellness entrepreneur has rarely had a drink for 18 months. He doesn’t like what he sees from people who are imbibing.
October 2024
Why this Young Rich Lister swears by a daily ice bath and sauna
Sabri Suby’s nightly sauna and ice bath routine might sound like an ordeal, but he calls it “forced meditation”.
This CEO gave up drinking 10 years ago, and never looked back
Why Australian Chamber Orchestra boss Richard Evans swapped alcohol for walking and a cup of tea.
September 2024
JPMorgan to cap junior bankers’ working day – at 13 hours
The move comes as Wall Street banks look to allay concerns that they have fostered a culture of overworking.
July 2024
The five best exercises to beat burnout and stress
Knowing what type of exercise to focus on when needed is key to allowing the stress chemicals to move through you more effectively.
Are you guilty of these eight unhealthy ‘microaggressions’?
Such behaviour can have a serious impact on mental and physical wellbeing, including depression and sleeping problems, say experts – so it may pay to avoid it.
Extending life expectancy big business for Manly app founders
The three surf club members started comparing workouts in 2020. Now their platform, which aggregates wearable technology data, is worth about $9 million.
June 2024
Top CEO reveals the biggest mistakes he ever made
Koda Capital CEO Paul Heath says among the worst errors he has made is failing to realise how difficult change can be for staff.
May 2024
Six podcasts that will help you cope with stress
At a time of unsettling news at home and abroad, these shows offer tips and first-person accounts to alleviate a spiralling sense of unease.
June 2023
Would you pay $30,000 to treat your depression?
Authorised psychiatrists will be able to prescribe psychedelics to eligible patients as of July 1, but the path ahead is far from straightforward.
Gratitude really is good for you. Science says so
Specific, timely acts of thanks can help foster better relationships, aid sleep hygiene and even lower one’s chances of depression.
May 2023
How this Goldman Sachs managing director avoids burnout
After she stopped striving for perfection, Rebecca Anderton-Davies found a new way to live – and now she’s sharing her methods.
April 2023
How this executive deals with depression
Cheryl Goodman, senior manager at wellness company Wanderlust, has learnt to recognise the telltale signs that she is heading into a bout of depression.
February 2023
Inside the downfall of ex-Young Rich Lister Robert Bates
He dreamed of a billion-dollar wellness empire but all that’s left are furious investors, unpaid employees and a lot of unanswered questions.
The resort chain bringing Japanese skincare to the world
Can a 53-year-old Australian male emerge from an Aman Essential treatment and glow like the brand’s 28-year-old chief executive?
January 2023
How to tell if you’re being ‘quietly fired’
Feeling left out of meetings, bored at work and in desperate need of a bonus? You may be on the receiving end of a cheap tactic to get you to leave.
December 2022
How these accountants will take advantage of their nine-day fortnight
From surfing to Pilates and possibly a good book, Grant Thornton team members are making plans for the reduced workweek trial that kicks in from March.
National accounting firm to trial nine-day fortnight
The pilot is a “counterintuitive” bid to respond to skill shortages, Grant Thornton CEO Greg Keith says.