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I Think; Therefore I Am. Mentally Tougher.
Whilst philosopher Rene Descartes wasn’t directly referring to mental toughness with his famous proposition “I think; Therefore I am” he actually describes the most direct and effective way of becoming so. By making a decision to be mentally tougher you will become so...
The Best Senior Teams Thrive on Disagreement
Take a look at this interesting article. Our work on Mental Toughness sheds light on why this might be. Research shows that senior leaders are generally mentally tough. They tend to be risk-oriented with the capacity to learn from what happens. They also tend to be...
What Is Your Chronotype and Why Is It Important?
I was discussing with a client their most productive time of the day and why that was. For her it is late afternoon and evening, often culminating in her reading and writing well into the small hours. I am the complete opposite rising at 5 am and doing my best work in...
“Mental Toughness – The “must have” for Entrepreneurs” at the K Club in Sale, Manchester
The K-Club is an exclusive network of key entrepreneurs and business leaders who have proven records of achievement in developing some of the North West’s leading companies and corporate brands. Attendance at events is a gateway towards building a trusted network of...
How Your Purpose Makes You Happy
Dig a little deeper with people who are unhappy and you will often find that they have lost sight of their purpose, their guiding light, their why? Losing your purpose is easily done in the mad scramble of careers, families and mortgages but left unattended it can...
How To Make Feedback Work For You
I find receiving and using constructive feedback much easier now than I used to, due to being more open to its benefits and also better managing unexpected negative feedback. Receiving and using feedback helps develop mental toughness especially in the 4Cs of Control...