THE EFFECT OF STRESS AND PRESSURE ON YOUR PEOPLE

In recent months, many reports including those from the World Health Organisation, indicate that the emotional and social fallout from lockdowns and social distancing are leading to a wave of psychological disorders. Managing these increased emotional and social...

Procrastinating?

Procrastinating? Are you putting off tasks at the moment, despite the extraordinary amount of unexpected, spare time of some of us are getting right now? You might be procrastinating because a task feels too boring, too difficult or you’re worried about failing. So...

Do you think I’m mental?

Do you think I’m mental?   “You must be mental” is something I have heard a few times You see, I have a bit of a fascination with pushing my body’s limits. Not long ago, I took on the challenge of running 3 marathons in 3 days, in a series of arduous endurance...

The Mental Toughness of a Hostage Negotiator

I chatted with Kirk Kinnell, a former Hostage negotiator, about his ability to manage extreme pressure and stress. A little more about Kirk… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQssHNeKmag Penny Mallory talks to Kirk Kinnell about Mental Toughness Kirk brings the...

6 ways to handle difficult conversations at work

These conversations can be awkward, and sometimes unpleasant but, ultimately, these are inevitable in any workplace dynamic because the world is filled with a whole bunch of different people who sometimes clash.  70% of employees avoid difficult conversations in...

Biggest Regrets

Biggest ‘wastes of time’ regrets we have when we get older: Not asking for help when you needed it Trying to make bad relationships work Dwelling on your mistakes and shortcomings Worrying too much about other people Regret is another big waste of time. Most of us are...