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The pressure is always on… but, for founders and entrepreneurs, the current climate isn’t making…
Research from the employee benefits experts at Everywhen reveals that 43% of UK companies do…
Emma didn’t expect success to feel this lonely. Her startup was growing fast. From the…
When I got my AuDHD diagnosis at 37, I did what most people do. I…
My husband and I have worked together for eight years and have been married for…
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Remote work did not just change where founders operate. It changed what their nervous system…
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The startup playbook says: hustle harder, stay responsive, show up consistently, outwork everyone. For AuDHD founders, that playbook is a recipe for burnout. I know because I’ve watched it happen. I burnt out spectacularly as a teacher and now I coach women who are discovering their neurodivergence while trying to build businesses. The pattern repeats: brilliant, driven founders forcing themselves into productivity systems designed for brains that work nothing like theirs, then wondering why they’re falling apart.
As we approach the end of 2025, managing stress and prioritising mental wellbeing in the workplace is essential for both individuals and organisations. End-of-year deadlines, performance reviews, planning for the year ahead, and the excitement (and pressure) of the festive season can place additional strain on individuals and teams.
New research from Avilio has found that 36% of respondents experienced burnout in the last year which – when applied to the UK working population – means that 11.9 million UK workers would fall into this category.
New research from Hilton shows that two thirds (66%) of those with a learning disability say their employers have not asked them what they need to succeed in their roles. As a result, nearly six in 10 (57%) feel like the company they work for isn’t equipped to support them.
Running my own business propelled me through the biggest trauma of my life. I was in a hospital bed the day after surgery, a bandage on one side of my face, having had my entire left eye removed suddenly due to rare eye cancer. My husband caught me on LinkedIn. “You can’t stop!” he teased. It’s true, I didn’t pause to take a breath. I continued as if nothing had happened. I plunged myself further into growing my business. And I realise now that this masked the mental struggle that was bubbling within.
World Mental Health Day in October serves as a reminder that mental wellness is about balance: mind, body, and spirit. But, for many entrepreneurs, mental wellness often takes a backseat to the demands of the daily grind.
We’ve all heard of the motherload, that invisible rucksack full of mental lists, guilt, and responsibility that so many women carry. Eve Rodsky’s book Fair Play helped put a name to it. But even with all that talk of balance, I still find myself asking: what happens when you add neurodiversity to the mix?
In the volatile world of entrepreneurship, mental resilience has quietly become a key performance indicator. Founders, investors, and teams have begun to realise that mental resilience is not just a wellness trend – it’s the infrastructure of sustainable growth.
