Psychological Safety

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 – Confidence at Work

Confidence at Work: Helping People Show Up and Speak Up Confidence plays a huge role in how people show up at work – yet it’s often overlooked in wellbeing strategies. When confidence drops, performance, communication, and engagement can follow. And for many, the post-pandemic world of hybrid work, career transitions, Read more…

By Imogen Emms, ago

World Wellbeing Week – Making Time for Wellbeing

Making Time for Wellbeing (even when you’re busy) In almost every conversation we have with HR and team leaders, we hear the same thing: “We care about wellbeing, but there’s just no time”. And we get it. The pace of modern work means wellbeing often ends up being a good Read more…

By Imogen Emms, ago
Group of Diverse Coworkers Standing at the Office Corridor and Smiling while Having an Informal Conversation

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 Power of Inclusive Language: Why it Matters in the Workplace

The language we use in the workplace goes far beyond words – it shapes perceptions, builds culture, and defines how individuals experience their environment. Using inclusive language is not about political correctness but about creating workplaces where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to contribute fully. At Cerulean Learning, we’ve 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

The importance of inclusive language

We know that the language we use to describe people is important. There is power in language and by using inclusive language we can create a more welcoming environment.  Inclusive language is less about politically correct terminology but rather, and more, about fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and Read more…

By Imogen Emms, ago

Psychological safety – summer reading

Following on from our recent posts about psychological safety, we have created a list of suggested reading to help you deepen your understanding of the subject. We have tried to offer a range of perspectives and you might not agree with everything, nor is this meant to be a comprehensive or Read more…

By Imogen Emms, ago

Welcome to the second of our articles on psychological safety at work

Welcome to the second of our articles on psychological safety at work. We promised you some guidance on creating a road map for getting there – a step-by-step plan to implement strategies and initiatives that promote a culture of trust, open communication, and support within your workplace.   Here are Read more…

By Imogen Emms, ago

The importance of psychological safety at work

Psychological safety is talked about with ever growing frequency, especially in the aftermath of the pandemic. It is thought to be a key factor in creating a productive and successful workplace, as it allows people to feel comfortable and secure in their roles, and encourages collaboration and innovation in an Read more…

By Imogen Emms, ago