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When Virginie*, a manager in the energy sector, tells me that a new colleague is set to join her team in the autumn, I expect us to discuss onboarding, management skills and getting off to a good start. But during our coaching session, her very first sentence opens up a completely different area of focus.

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Do you also feel tired? Here’s a simple exercise, which takes just 5 minutes, to pinpoint exactly which type(s) of fatigue apply to you personally and what steps you can take to address them. Just grab a sheet of paper and a pen – let’s get started!

We often talk about fatigue as a general condition. However, there are several forms of fatigue, each with its own causes and, above all… its own specific form of rest. Understanding these nuances makes all the difference: it enables you to listen to your body more closely and choose the right remedy for recovery.

July is here, and with it comes that special feeling that the pace of life is changing. Everything seems to be moving a little slower, a little less intensely. For many of us, the summer break is one of the few times of year when we can let off some steam. It’s a time to recharge our batteries, but also to reflect on our journey so far and what we’re really looking for…

In both our professional and personal lives, we are often guided by internal mechanisms that influence our decisions, reactions and relationships. Among these, the well-known ‘drivers’ of transactional analysis play a central role. Here’s why.

When Aïssatou* confides that she is utterly overwhelmed and exhausted, it’s not the first time I’ve heard her say it. But today, something has shifted: in her eyes, I sense a new readiness, a desire to look at what’s really behind that exhaustion...

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