Leading Through Uncertainty. Jude Jennison

       The clients had put themselves under repeated pressure to perform to the point where they were exhausted. Nobody wanted to admit it because they had subconsciously believed it was a weakness. Many people continue to put themselves under incessant pressure without taking time to recharge or to recognise their emotions, and this is taking its toll in organisations with the rise of mental health issues.

       Source of wisdom

      Many of the people I work with, from executive boards to graduates and leaders at all levels in between, have suppressed their emotions so much that they do not possess language to describe how they feel in different situations.

      One of the first things I ask clients to do when they work with horses is to observe them and name the primary emotion they experience watching the horses. Often people say they feel intrigued or curious. These are cognitive responses, seeking information and facts. When pushed to describe their emotions, people are often uncomfortable. It’s unusual for them to admit they feel scared, overwhelmed or anxious about doing something they’ve not done before. They would hardly ever dare to be that transparent in the office, and they lack the language to describe how they feel.