By Caroline Sheridan I am delighted to be ranked as a leading mediator and listed in The Legal 500's Hall of Fame for my work as a workplace, employment and commercial mediator. The Legal 500 rankings are a prestigious guide that evaluates...

By Caroline Sheridan Some 20 years ago, long before I founded Sheridan Worldwide, I sat on the other side of the table as both Head of Compliance and Human Resources in the securities industry. I remember my days were filled with rules,...

By Caroline Sheridan Five simple habits: taking responsibility for your career, building a structured development plan, dedicating time to learning, nurturing your network, and cultivating selfbelief.  What better time than the present….  Own your...

By Erin Cahill We’re pleased to share that we are now officially registered with the Hellios Financial Services Qualification System (FSQS)—a trusted supplier platform used by over 70 leading financial institutions across the UK and beyond....

On a summer evening filled with laughter, conversation and nearly-competition, Sheridan Worldwide marked a major milestone: 13 years of transformative work in leadership, wellbeing and organisational change. Our “Lucky 13” celebration brought...

By Caroline Sheridan Earlier this year, I had the privilege of speaking alongside David Whincup of Squire Patton Boggs at an event hosted by The Mediation Initiative in Mumbia, India. It was a wonderful opportunity to share insights on the growing...

Earlier this month, Caroline was joined by David Whincup, Employment Lawyer and Partner at Squire Patton Boggs, for a virtual event hosted by Winmark, titled “From a Grievance Culture to a Resolution Culture: Making Mediation Work for You.” The...

I think most of us want to be good listeners. We want to be good partners and parents to our children, and good children to our parents and good friends to our friends. It’s in the listening to these loved ones that we can strengthen our...

I had the great fortune last month to be able to meet some of our faculty and FS and technology clients in India, travelling between Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai. In the midst of the glorious honking chaos which is the Indian traffic, I was...

When I last thought about where my year was going, it was June. By some process I can't explain, I woke up Monday morning to September, two thirds of what I still thought of as the new year gone already. I haven't done all the things which I had...

Being from Ireland, my mother always used to say hello to people in the street... She would talk to anybody and everybody. Being a child from London, I used to shrivel up with embarrassment when she did this, but she reminded me every time that she...

Effective communication results in minimising potential misunderstanding, creates unity as everyone is aligned or clear on the views or aims of another individual or company. An effective communicator understands their audience, chooses an...

Embracing the Uniqueness of ADHD The Transformational Power of Understanding Living with ADHD is often seen through a lens of challenges and limitations. However, there's a transformative power that comes with understanding and embracing ADHD....

Rethinking Diversity and Inclusion: A Focus on Neurodiversity The reluctance to embrace neurodiversity in the workplace often stems from misunderstandings and unfounded fears about the supposed "extra work" it would require. This mindset not only...

Introduction Psychometric tests have been a cornerstone in the fields of leadership development and executive coaching for years. Professionals in these fields often hold relevant qualifications to administer such tests and even advocate for their...

Leveraging Team Meetings for Remote Team Development and Collective Leadership Introduction The shift to remote work has brought convenience for some but challenges for leaders in maintaining team cohesion and culture. Regular team meetings often...

Introduction In the modern world, death and loss are often viewed as tragedies rather than natural parts of life, creating shockwaves that extend beyond immediate families into workplaces. The pandemic has only intensified these feelings, adding...

Introduction Creating an inclusive work culture extends beyond traditional Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) metrics like quotas and representation. According to Accenture's 2020 'Getting to Equal' report, there's a significant perception gap...

"Would the 54-year-old me employ the 24-year-old me?" John Neal, CEO of Lloyd's This introspective question, posed by John Neal, CEO of Lloyd's, serves as a daily reminder to consider younger perspectives in leadership decisions. It also highlights...

Overview Caroline Sheridan and other experts explored the challenges and opportunities in the "New World" at the LMForum’s annual New World Series 2.0 summit. Topics ranged from hybrid work models, employee well-being, conflict management, to...

The Core of Leadership: Mindset Leadership is rooted in mindset because work events are generally unpredictable. Effective responses in such moments depend on a leader's solid sense of self. Beyond Tools and Techniques While tools and techniques...

The Importance of Business Psychologists in Digital Transformation The People Side of Change Many digital transformations fail due to neglecting the human aspect. While consultants often focus on technology, the transformation is fundamentally...

The Discrepancy in Perceptions While leaders often consider employees as their greatest asset, organizations still lag in investing in talent development. The Demand for Lifelong Learning With changing technology and work practices, employees...

The Relationship Between Stress and Mental Health While stress is not a psychiatric diagnosis, it has a cause-and-effect relationship with mental health conditions. Inadequate management of stress can worsen existing mental health issues. The...

The Shift to Remote Work The move to remote work has its pros, like no commutes and flexible dressing, but also cons like endless Zoom calls and blurred work-life boundaries. Concerns for Leaders Leaders face challenges in engaging team members and...