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Need to get ahead? Keep a clear head

Having the right mindset can make an enormous difference when navigating a rapidly changing world. Your brain, like a muscle, can be trained and strengthened. Understanding how your mind works, looking after it, and knowing when you need to adapt…

Getting in the zone

It's five minutes to 'go time' and suddenly you are panicked. How do you get your head in the game and pull off the performance you have been working towards? Our experts discuss overcoming nerves and getting in the zone.

Taming the Tiger

Is fear holding you back from achieving what you really want to achieve? We have evolved to be prepared for any dangers that may approach us in the jungle, but what about in the office? Our experts discuss understanding fear…

The most destructive thought

"This is too big for me! I can't do this" - is the most destructive thought you can have. However, when you hold responsibility there is no hiding. Being honest, adaptable and flexible enough to cope with change, surprises or…

Harnessing the power of elite cognition

Sports science shows that when elite players are compared to non-elite players, the gap in mental performance is huge. So when we turn to the business world, the under-trained area of cognition is ripe for large gains to be made.…

Overcoming human frailty: you are not your doubting thoughts

Studies on elite performance have revealed simple ways you can step back from your personal insecurity and doubts. A bad mood or a loss of confidence need not hold you back. Below our experts share strategies to help you improve…

Myth or Reality? Leveraging the Physiology behind Psychology

Psychology for elite performance in business is hardly a new idea. But very few people explore the opportunities to leverage the physiology behind the psychology. Our experts explain what is really going on in our minds and bodies while we…

Making your worst day close to your best

Great performance relies as much on preparing your mindset as it does developing skill. Having control of your emotions and behaviour under pressure will ensure you can perform well consistently. Our experts share some useful insights into nurturing the mind.

Sleep: The forgotten performance enhancer

24/7 technology and a drive for success can be great for business but not so good for our health. We need to start remembering that rest is not the enemy. In these videos our experts look at how making time…

The cost of sleeplessness

A recent survey from RAND Europe found that a lack of sleep among U.K. workers is costing the economy up to £40 billion a year. In this briefing, sleep expert Dr Guy Meadows discusses the UK's sleep epidemic and shares…

Are you an energiser or an energy sapper?

Motivation needs maintenance. A good leader or coach will understand an individual’s drivers and remind them of their own desires and intentions. It is also vital to become aware of how we may be demotivating and limiting people without even…

No courage without fear – how to step beyond the edge.

Fear is inevitable, but it can be used to our advantage. We all face risky and challenging situations in life. These are also the moments that help us grow and move forward. Our experts discuss how fear can be healthily…

Finding Confidence: Know what you have to offer

Confidence is key to almost everything in life. That is well known. But how do you build up that all important confidence, and how do you deal with doubt when it creeps in? In these videos, our experts discuss finding…

Staying resilient in a relentless world

A new year has begun and is time to refocus on our goals. But we live in a relentlessly demanding world and there are no signs that this will let up in 2021. As we set out into the new…

Hitting your personal best

Success can be a difficult thing to measure. We all like to compare ourselves to each other, but in truth, our happiest life can look very different to someone else, and circumstances, resources, and personal talents and strengths can vary…

What motivates you?

People perform better when they feel good about themselves and what they are working towards. Some are motivated by a need to keep improving for themselves, some want to stay ahead of others, some have a specific future they are…

Growth mindset: rethinking your potential

When you think of Lego's competitive environment you think of kids' toys. But Lego re-imagined their business goals in competition with Apple. In these interviews our experts share the mindset and strategies to take your business to the next level.

Wellness - the new source of profit

In this briefing our experts explain how health and wellness are the key to performance whether in sports, business or your personal life. This is why smart organisations increasingly look to corporate wellness for productivity wins.

Keep pounding the rock

Sometimes the key to failure is simply believing in the process and persevering until the breakthrough comes. Our experts reveal what strategies you can use to keep your internal dialogue positive and when it is appropriate to break from the…

Coping under pressure

Hear from two of our leading experts on pressure, stress and wellbeing.