The years have gone quickly but slowly for many people and organisations.

It’s felt fast as the global landscape continually shifted and morphed, always fueling waves of uncertainty. Before we know it, the holiday’s are on our doorstep. It’s quite tiresome reaching that point of year so rapidly.

And for the same reasons, the slowness has also been dragged out. Factors such as political instability and increased anxiety around economic pressures have changed peoples ‘way of life’.

Resultingly, its been difficult to establish and maintain balance.

BUT

There is positive news emerging. Many businesses have proved their ability to continually perform as leaders hone their empathy, engagement skills and increased focus on values and purpose.

For many leaders, it’s time to take a break and switch off with intent. It’s also an opportunity to role model balance for others.

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REFLECTION ACTIVITY – TAKE FIVE

This quick 5-minute activity is a useful and practical way for you to personally build off the Insight.

• What have been your biggest personal and professional achievements in 2025?
• What’s inspired you?
• What’s been most challenging – personally or professionally?
• When did you best achieve a feeling of balance? What did it feel like? Heart, mind, body, spirit, work, home
• Where would you like to apply more focus in 2026?
• How might your actions role model for others?