Can Coaching Change Your Personality?
Not so long ago we believed that personality traits were fixed. New research is upending that thinking. We ask, can coaching change your personality?
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Cultivating Adaptive Resilience
Dealing with unexpected, stressful events is the cornerstone of sustainable performance. The ability to cultivate adaptive resilience is crucial in the uncertain, volatile and complex world post Covid19. One thing is for sure, there is no new global “normal”. So how can you adapt, thrive and survive? Adaptive Resilience in the Real world The last …
How to Rewire Your Brain for Positivity During Coronavirus
Positivity isn’t denial, it’s a powerful tool that you can use to connect with your inner strengths. Here’s how to rewire your brain for positivity during Coronavirus.
Work Periodisation Performance Hacks from Sports Psychology
The concept of periodisation has long been used to plan and optimise the performance of elite athletes. These performance psychology principles can be used to sustain high performance, building workplace resilience and wellbeing. Here’s how to borrow work periodisation performance hacks from sports psychology.
Asynchronous Communication & Leadership Performance
What if there was a way of working that actively enabled flow and deep focus? One that takes in international time zones, encouraging cognitive diversity and time zone equality? Could asynchronous communication be the key to sustainable high performance? We examine the link between asynchronous communication & leadership performance.
Designing Your Next Decade
Not only is it a new year, it’s also a new decade. We’re not going to throw a whole load of platitudes at you about new beginnings and becoming a better version of yourself. Whilst 60% of us will make resolutions, only 1 in 8 will succeed. New year is a time for reflection and …
10 Christmas Wellbeing Tips
Christmas without stress is a myth. All of those things that drain and deplete you throughout the year will still be there throughout the festivities. They don’t take a day off just because it’s a holiday. Is it possible to embrace a cool Yule and remain zen? You bet. We’ve put together 10 Christmas wellbeing …
Why the Best Leaders Learn From Failure
When things go wrong, successful leaders don’t look for someone to blame. They recognise that failure is essential for innovation. Effective leaders don’t waste time beating themselves up when things don’t go as planned. They do things differently by fostering a culture of psychological safety, creating a platform for sustainable performance to flourish.
Leadership Journalling & Performance
It’s well documented that leaders who excel make time to reflect. When you’re working in a fast paced, high pressure environment finding the time to do that can be difficult. That’s why just 15 minutes of focused, daily journalling can make the difference between good and great leaders. We take a look at the link …
What Every Leader Should Know About Civility at Work
Civility at work enhances performance. Incivility? Not so much. Surprised? You shouldn’t be. The link between incivility and performance at work is well documented. The cost of a toxic culture on performance and wellbeing is enormous. Here’s what every leader should know about civility at work and why it needs to be the new normal.