Performance

Wherever your focus goes, energy flows

The way you direct your attention can improve the quality of your life, your relationships and your performance at work. Here is how - and how not - to…

Oct 15, 2024 •

Self-Determination Theory: the key to unlocking powerful motivation and reaching goals

Have you ever wondered why some people seem naturally driven to achieve their goals, while others struggle to find motivation?

Jul 29, 2024 •

The power of goal commitment for achieving peak performance

Embracing goal commitment is pivotal to realising the zenith of your performance, be it in your personal or professional life.

Feb 25, 2024 •

What is mental toughness? A mental toughness resource

So, what is mental toughness and why does it matter?

Mar 24, 2019 •

How to position performance appraisals to create motivating outcomes

Learning how to position performance appraisals effectively is an important part of being a people manager.

Dec 9, 2018 •

What is coaching? How coaching differs from other helping activities

So what is coaching and why should you care?

Oct 19, 2018 •

Productivity and creativity: reaping the benefits of restorative environments

I made this video on holiday a few years ago.

Sep 15, 2018 •

How effective is coaching in the workplace?

There are certain questions that are bound to be uppermost in the mind of anybody who is considering the introduction of coaching in the workplace.

Sep 8, 2018 •

How to generate employee motivation when setting development goals

As a manager or leader, when you are engaged in helping team members set performance or professional development goals there are some important…

Aug 12, 2018 •

The element of control in mental toughness

Mental toughness can help you be better able to deal effectively with challenge, stressors and pressure in life and business. Here is how

Jan 4, 2018 •

Develop these two critical capabilities to build mental toughness

Looking to build mental toughness? Focus on building up these two critical capabilities first if you want to increase your ability to succeed

Oct 24, 2017 •

Is there a downside to mental toughness and resilience?

Can you be too resilient for your own good? Does mental toughness always lead to better and better performance? Explore the downside to mental toughness

Oct 18, 2017 •

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