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Rest isn’t indulgence – it’s maintenance

As the year draws to a close, our instinct is often to push through to the finish line. Calendars are full, inboxes noisy, and “just one more thing” becomes the default setting. But endings matter. How we stop is often how we start again, unless we take care to think consciously and prepare to Read more…

By Imogen Emms, ago

The Return to the L&D Classroom – Why Connection Still Matters

After years of virtual learning, many UK organisations, including our clients, are rediscovering the power of coming together in person. While online learning offered flexibility and reach, it also reminded us that human connection plays a vital role in how people learn, grow and collaborate. Face-to-face learning provides something technology Read more…

By Imogen Emms, ago

Three Thought-Provoking Reads for a Reflective Summer

As summer settles in and the pace of work begins to soften (at least theoretically!), it seems a good  time to take stock, reflect, and re-energise. Whether you’re on a beach, a train, or just taking a quiet moment outside,  a thought-provoking book can be the ideal companion – particularly Read more…

By Imogen Emms, ago

World Wellbeing Week – Connection and Culture

Connection and Culture – Rebuilding Connection in Hybrid Teams A strong sense of connection is one of the biggest predictors of workplace wellbeing – but in today’s hybrid world, it’s also one of the hardest things to maintain. Without the informal chats, shared spaces and spontaneous support, people can begin Read more…

By Imogen Emms, ago

World Wellbeing Week – Emotional Agility

Emotional Agility: The Key to Resilience in Real Life We all feel pressure, disappointment, frustration – especially in work settings. The real skill is how we respond. That’s where emotional agility comes in: the ability to acknowledge emotions, reflect on them, and choose a response rather than just reacting. For Read more…

By Imogen Emms, ago
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World Wellbeing Week – Thriving under Pressure

Thriving under Pressure: Supporting your Team to Succeed without Burning out Pressure is part of modern work life. Deadlines, change, and high expectations often create a culture where being ‘under pressure’ is normal. But thriving under pressure – not just surviving it – requires conscious support. World Wellbeing Week (24–30 Read more…

By Imogen Emms, ago

The Future of Training Facilitation in the Age of AI

There’s a lot of chatter in the world of L&D right now about the role of AI replacing trainers, consultants, and facilitators. With the rise of intelligent learning platforms and automation, many fear that human-led training may even become obsolete. But at Cerulean, we see things differently and in this Read more…

By Imogen Emms, ago

The Hidden Work of Transformation: Behind the Scenes at Cerulean

At Cerulean, much of what we do isn’t immediately visible. It’s the kind of work that happens quietly, often delicately, in spaces where real transformation begins. As a team of learning and development specialists, psychologists, and organisational consultants, we cover a wide area of provision. Our bespoke training, coaching, and Read more…

By Imogen Emms, ago