As we move into the summer stretch, many creative teams start to feel the emotional undercurrent of the season. Whether it’s patchy motivation, burnout after big launches, or the quiet juggle of holiday cover and home life, this time of year brings a different kind of pressure. One that can’t be solved with a cold drink and a team lunch.

At Fresh Seed, we don’t just help teams stay productive, we help them stay human. We believe in regulating energy, not just managing output. That’s the heart of emotionally intelligent culture design: building environments where people can work well and feel well, even during demanding times.

What does that look like in practice?

This summer, we’ll be helping creative teams to:

• Spot emotional fatigue before it turns into burnout (or a quiet quit)
• Build emotional intelligence into how they plan, meet, manage, and recover
• Train managers to lead with compassion and clarity—especially when people are juggling care duties, leave guilt, post-launch flatness, or simply feeling fried

Because right now, more than ever, your people need more than performance check-ins, they need emotional check-ins.

Our EQ-led support includes:

• Emotionally Intelligent Culture Check-ins
  Quick, meaningful insights to see where energy is dipping and where support is needed
• Emotional Intelligence Workshops for Managers and Leaders
  Giving people managers the tools to respond, not just react
• Wellbeing Strategy Support
  Practical, tailored actions that align with the real rhythms of creative work

Inclusive Culture Tools
Designed to support working parents, neurodivergent team members, and freelancers navigating seasonal challenges

We believe summer should be a time to reset emotional energy, not just maintain appearances. If your team’s feeling a little stretched—or if you just want to do things differently this year, we’re here to help. Get in touch with the Fresh Seed team to explore training and support options for your people this summer.