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Mental Toughness: It’s a mindset and more than just being resilient
This is a great article on Mental Toughness which usefully cites Professor Peter Cloughs work on the topic. It sets out the distinction between resilience and mental toughness beautifully. Peter of course works closely with AQR International to take the concept on...
Queens University Belfast Symposium – Mental Toughness and related topics
A remarkable opportunity to hear about leading edge research which is finding its way into practical applications across every sector. Mental Toughness was a key theme - addressed by Prof Peter Clough and Doug Strycharczyk. Dr Kostas Papageorgiou introduced his work...
Case study – A unique insight in leadership development
THE STUDY, TO EVIDENCE THE IMPACT OF A COACHING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME, WAS CARRIED OUT BY LYNNE GRAHAM, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RESPONSIBLE FOR THE HR AND TALENT AND DEVELOPMENT FUNCTIONS OF YODEL, AN INDEPENDENTLY OWNED UK PARCEL DELIVERY COMPANY AQR, CEO Doug...
Seven Priceless Secrets To Building Your Resilience
I really enjoyed this article by digital marketing guru Jeff Bullas on his practical seven priceless secrets to building your resilience. He begins with a classic quote by Welsh poet and writer Dylan Thomas, “There’s only one thing that’s worse than having an unhappy...
EMCC – Mental Toughness and Coaching Practice
Professor Peter Clough, Head of Psychology at Huddersfield University, and Doug Strycharczyk, CEO AQR International, addressed a packed session at the EMCC 8th International Conference held at the superb facilities at Chester University Business School this week. Doug...
Why It Is Difficult To See The Real Me
This is a very important post from Paul Lyons. This explains to some degree the success of the Mental Toughness 4Cs concept and the MTQPlus measure. Mental Toughness is a (fairly plastic) personality trait which describes how we think when confronted by events. Unlike...