Jan 30, 2019 | Doug Strycharczyk
The Mental Toughness concept embraces a number of important ideas. One of the more important is the idea that failure or setback can be as much an opportunity to learn as any success can be. “It’s fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed...
Jan 22, 2019 | Doug Strycharczyk
This January AQR International is 30 years young. Originally formed as TCA Consultants the organisation enjoyed considerable success as a smart OD and Training consultancy – focusing on culture change programmes in the UK. At that stage, we had little idea that, 30...
Oct 9, 2018 | Doug Strycharczyk, Mental Toughness
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...
Jul 18, 2018 | Doug Strycharczyk, Mental Toughness
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...
Jun 29, 2018 | Doug Strycharczyk, Mental Toughness
A Case Study in 4 Financial Services organisations. Sales is a profession where performance and efficiency are crucial outputs. Particularly so in the Financial Services Industry. Under the expert supervision of Katarzyna Kloskowska – Kustosz, a leading Mental...
Jun 19, 2018 | Doug Strycharczyk, Mental Toughness
On Saturday 16th June, Dr John Perry and I were the keynote speakers at a unique Conference run in the spectacular Polish National Football Stadium in Poland. Organised by the OBODA Group, the Conference introduced Mental Toughness to around 200 senior people from the...
