Training

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

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
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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
Group of Diverse Coworkers Standing at the Office Corridor and Smiling while Having an Informal Conversation

Beyond Bias: How Cultural Humility Reframes Leadership for a Changing World

In an increasingly interconnected world, cultural humility is no longer a ‘nice to have’ – it is fundamental to effective leadership. As we explore in our recent article for Training Journal, cultural humility offers a vital shift from the outdated idea of ‘mastering’ difference, towards a deeper, ongoing commitment to Read more…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

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