Poor communication isn't just about missed emails and crossed wires. It's about the mental effort people spend trying to work out what they're supposed to do. From confusion and mistakes to reduced confidence and disengagement, this article explores the hidden human and business costs of poor communication—and why clarity matters more than we think.

When people talk about burnout, workload is usually blamed. But looking back on my teaching career, I don't think workload was the whole story. From constant interruptions and competing priorities to decision fatigue and a lack of recovery time, this blog explores how workplace systems themselves can contribute to burnout — and what employers can learn from it.

Why do some neurodivergent employees appear disorganised at work? In this personal blog, I share my experience of undiagnosed ADHD in teaching, the hidden realities of time blindness and cognitive overload, and why what looks like “disorganisation” is often much more complex underneath.