by Amy Wilkinson | 26 04, 2026 | BALANCE, Burnout Prevention, Career, Food Industry, Food Manufacturing, Mental Health, Resilience, Stress
The food industry is fast-paced, demanding, and relentless. Whether you’re working a twelve-hour shift in the factory, a developer spinning every plate at once, or a buyer juggling a never-ending inbox, the risk of burning out is very real. Over a decade ago, I... 
by Amy Wilkinson | 6 04, 2026 | Confidence, Food Industry, Leadership, Resilience, Stress, Women in food
You know that feeling when you walk into a team meeting and something just feels… off? The surface looks fine (everyone’s smiling, nodding along) but underneath, there’s tension. Confusion. Frustration that never quite gets voiced. High-performing... 
by Amy Wilkinson | 5 01, 2026 | Burnout Prevention, Career, Food Industry, Habits, Mental Health, Resilience, Stress
January in the food industry is brutal. Let’s just say it. While the rest of the world is easing back into work mode with New Year’s resolutions and fresh starts, those of us in food and retail are already deep in the trenches. Christmas post-launch... 
by Amy Wilkinson | 15 12, 2025 | Burnout Prevention, Food Industry, Mental Health, Resilience, Stress
If you work in food and retail, you know the next few weeks aren’t just going to be busy; they’re going to be brutal. Deadlines get tighter, demands get louder, and everyone’s running on fumes as we head into the Christmas period. This is real talk... 
by Amy Wilkinson | 4 12, 2025 | Burnout Prevention, Food Industry, Food Manufacturing, Mental Health, Resilience, Stress
Reality check: Christmas in the food industry is anything but a “break.” Let’s be honest: in the food industry, Christmas is not a break. While friends in other sectors are gearing up to switch off between Christmas and New Year, you’re knee-deep in... 
by Amy Wilkinson | 17 11, 2025 | Communication, Confidence, Food Industry, Imposter Syndrome, Leadership, Resilience
Picture this: You’re sitting in a meeting room filled with people who have decades more experience than you. Someone throws around an acronym you’ve never heard before. Your chest starts to feel blotchy, your fight-or-flight response kicks in, and that...
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