‘I think you are a better leader if you bring your whole self to work ‘

I am so excited to have been introduced to Jules Parke-Robinson - with a 20 year career in the British Military and current experience as Chair of the British Wheelchair Basketball, she has amazing insights on motivating a team, men’s mental health and adapting to change.

We discuss her experiences of mental health and leadership in the workplace as well as retiring only to be thrust in a world where she didn’t feel she belonged and struggled to adapt into a new career phase. Anyone who’s a leader or has hit rock bottom will relate to this episode!

We go deep on:

• Creating an environment where it is safe to fail
  
  


• How attitudes to mental health have changed over the years in the military
  
  


• Creating impact and supporting people
  
  


• The challenge of being a woman in the military
  
  


• Demonstrating vulnerability as a leader
  
  


• Listening, space, permission and freedom
  
  


• Creating the right environment to support individuals to practice self-care
  
  


• Leading by example
  
  


• Allowing individuals to create their own boundaries
  
  


• Empowering people and demonstrating trust
  
  


• Understanding your workforce so you can nurture them and allow them to be their best self.
  
  


• Practicing self-care, parenting and adapting to change.
  
  

Connect with Jules on Linkedin and hear more about our mental health work at Petra Velzeboer Ltd.