Posts in Empathy
Down but not out – our “Resilient” Prime Minister?

There is a difference between “keeping going regardless” and being Resilient.

true resilience requires people to take stock. pause, reflect and decide when they will change ad when they will maintain their behaviours.

Which version of this do you believe Mr Johnson demonstrates…?

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Psychological safety: why making mistakes is good!

As humans, our earliest experiences of “learning” are mostly by making mistakes.

However, as we go through life, this principle lessens.

As a Leader - do you create a Culture where mistakes are encouraged?

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Podcast launch! How to build your Resilience.

Would you like to find out more about How to build your Resilience?

Well, these 10 Episodes of my Podcast will support you to get there!

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Is it OK to be wrong sometimes?

How do you feel about being “wrong”?

Do you avoid it all costs or enjoy having your beliefs and ideas challenged? When we are more open and curious and encourage conversation, we avoid Group think and empower and enable others. Improved Decision Making happens too!

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The Apprentice: Possibly the worst example of leadership in action

I know The Apprentice is a TV Programme, however, I do worry that too many people are seeing their behaviours as a way to lead and “get ahead”.

After the 2008 financial Crash, a “New Leaders Paradigm” was highlighted that would be a different way forward - and it requires Resilience as well as a healthy approach to Ego.

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Is now the right time for a resilience coach?

What reflections, learning and growth do you want to take forward into next year?

Engaging with a Coach now, is potentially more important than ever. Resilient people generally feel more focussed, calm and in command of their challenges; can see opportunities and are more likely to make emotionally intelligent decisions.

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Building confidence: visualise your future self

How do you Build your Confidence? Or what’s your general belief that you can perform tasks (do stuff?)

There are specific ways in which everyone can build their confidence by working upon their Self-Efficacy and there are 5 ways of doing this.

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Resilience gives you the confidence to find your happy place!

Have you had a “Magic moment” in your life? Or even a few of them?

For me, it was one of the first moments when I empowered myself to make a significant choice about my education. This had a hugely positive impact on my wellbeing.

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Are some people born resilient, or is resilience learned?

Are we born with Resilience or is it learned?

A delve into the “nature versus nurture debate”!

We can all achieve Resilience and we are all individuals, therefore, our path to achieving it depends on a number of factors…

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