IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER: The essential tool to reduce stress and anxiety. How to leverage change to your advantage . The secret to endless motivation. VIEW THE FULL EPISODE HERE: Want to get notified of the next episode? Prefer to check out the podcast version of the show? ABOUT MARK: Mark Black is a Heart and Double-Lung Transplant Recipient, … Read More
THRIVE TV 052 – Facing the Worst with David Downs
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER: Resilience. Optimism when things get back. Practices you can employ to keep spirits up. VIEW THE FULL EPISODE HERE: Want to get notified of the next episode? Prefer to check out the podcast version of the show? ABOUT DAVID: David has had a successful career in the private and public sector, with senior roles at … Read More
THRIVE TV 051 – Write a Different Story with Verity Price
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER: How Verity shifted her life after applying positive psychology habits into her daily routine. Five habits for happiness. Insights into how our brains can help or hinder us. VIEW THE FULL EPISODE HERE: Want to get notified of the next episode? Prefer to check out the podcast version of the show? ABOUT VERITY: Way back … Read More
THRIVE TV 050 – Beyond Burnout with Suzi McAlpine
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER: What exactly is burnout and what are the three red flags that tell us that someone may be suffering from burnout? What are the causes of burnout (some may surprise you) What are the four strategies that can be applied at an organisational, leadership and individual level to spot burnout, stop it and stamp it … Read More
On Handing Failure
This wasn’t the post I wanted to share. If you read my article earlier this month, you’ll know that I have been working towards my Accredited Speaker designation (the highest accreditation within Toastmasters International.) I delivered my live presentation to a panel of secret judges and over the weekend I got the tough news that I did not pass this … Read More
On Failure (why you’re amazing, worthy & capable right now)
I’ve been thinking about failure and success lately. Failure can feel so uncomfortable and disheartening. Yet, we constantly hear from incredibly successful people that failure is an important step on the road to success. Failure usually feels scary and intimidating. It can cause even the greatest of leaders to second-guess themselves. It can create doubt. It can leave you feeling … Read More
5 Keys to Increasing Optimism
Did you know that optimism is a skill that can be learned? This is a great thing, seeing as being more optimistic helps you: Live longer Be more successful Have a better love life Take fewer sick days Bounce back faster and stronger[i] It’s especially important when you’re a leader as the way you show up affects everyone else around … Read More
7 steps to Overcoming Overwhelm
It’s common to feel overwhelmed at times. Here are seven steps to help you find a way out. 1. Identify what’s important and what’s not. Understand the ‘urgent-important’ matrix and pay attention when you’re distracted by un-important things that seem urgent, which can seriously rob you of your time. President Eisenhower once said “I have two kinds of problems, the … Read More
Why Wellbeing Programmes Need To Be More Than Just Fruit Bowls And Movement Trackers
You may have seen it before – “We need to get our staff healthy!” Let’s put a fruit bowl in the staff room and give everyone pedometers – that’ll do it! You can probably picture the result. Initial enthusiasm for the free fruit might be high and some people may get on board with the movement trackers (especially if you … Read More
Why NOT to make New Year’s Resolutions and What to do Instead
Typically New Year’s Resolutions are vague goals along the lines of “I’m going to eat better, exercise more, be more patient, get better at xyz, do more of this, less of that…” The challenge with these types of resolutions is that they’re non-specific, not necessarily linked to a bigger reason and they lack any sort of plan of action. Here … Read More