What is mindfulness? In simple terms, mindfulness means being conscious and aware. It’s being attentive to what’s happening both internally and externally, and noticing this with curiosity and without judgement. By consciously observing your direct experience, you can take control of your thoughts, feelings and emotions without getting swept up by them, and work positively to enhance your work routine and environment, interactions, focus and concentration.

A recent ‘Burnout Report’ conducted by Mental Health UK found that 1 in 4 people feel unable to manage stress and pressure in the workplace, and 1 in 5 needed time off work due to stress and pressure over the last 12 months.

How do you build a high-performing team? You could set clear goals, make conscious hiring choices or even invest in training. This is a great start. But what if we told you that it runs much deeper than this. What if we told you that psychological safety is the cornerstone of creating a high-performing team?