by Jo Banks | Aug 19, 2026 | Inspiration
Audio Version (10:17) Have you ever had someone criticise you, only to spend the next three days replaying every single bit of the conversation in your head? Maybe you know they were trying to help, but it still felt deeply personal. You’re not alone. In this... 
by Jo Banks | Aug 11, 2026 | Inspiration, Narcissism & Bullying
Audio Version (10:54) Have you ever noticed that the moment you start speaking up, setting boundaries or refusing to go along with everyone else… you suddenly become the problem? It happens in workplaces, families, friendships and social groups every day. But what if... 
by Jo Banks | Aug 6, 2026 | Inspiration, Self Development
Audio Version (10:20) Have you ever noticed that some people can’t take even the smallest piece of feedback without becoming angry, argumentative or shutting down completely? Whether it’s a colleague, a partner, a friend or even your boss, some people seem... 
by Jo Banks | Aug 6, 2026 | Inspiration, Self Development
Audio Version (10:45) Being a nice person should make your life easier. It should help you build better relationships, stronger friendships and a happier working life. So why do so many genuinely kind people end up feeling exhausted, overlooked and taken for granted... 
by Jo Banks | Aug 6, 2026 | Inspiration
Audio Version (10:17) There’s a moment that happens in organisations more often than people admit. A colleague offers feedback to a leader. It’s measured. Professional. Sometimes even carefully rehearsed,https://youtu.be/ARDjVioaO7k and yet… it lands badly. The leader...