Hard decisions are, of course, hard to make, but they come up in the course of everyone’s life. Here...
Embrace the Near Win. Sarah Lewis, art historian.
Sarah Lewis suggests we look at near-failures and use them as catalysts for propelling our own career forward.
How to Make Work-Life Balance Work. Nigel Marsh, author.
Nigel explains his plan for finding a balance between family, self and work.
The power of believing you can improve. Carol Dweck, professor of psychology at Stanford University
This talk summarises Carol Dweck’s theory that it is vital to have a growth mindset, in which you understand...
What makes us feel good about our work? Dan Ariely, behaviorial economist.
Dan’s TED talk reveals key motivators for people doing their jobs (As Dan Pink also points out, money isn’t...
Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are. Amy Cuddy, social psychologist.
This talk explores how posture can affect not only how others perceive us, but also how we see ourselves.
How to build your creative confidence. David Kelley.
Is your school or workplace divided into “creatives” versus practical people? Designer David Kelley suggests that creativity is not...
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A short film about how staff and line managers can get talking when someone has mental health problems at...
Maintaining progress towards personal goals
If you feel frustrated by how difficult it is to change, watch this. Dan Pink of Drive, the surprising truth about...
Working with upset
When people get upset it is useful to be able to intervene. Simply telling them to calm down is...
Understanding anxiety
Anxiety means feelings of unease, worry and fear. It usually relates to something that might happen, in the future,...
Reducing anxiety by breathing well
This is a deceptively simple way to relax and feel calmer inside. Practise it regularly and it will change...
Dealing with distractions – Activity
Good time management isn't a personality trait, it's a set of good habits. Idenitify the habits that prevent you,...
ABC of conversations
It can be hard to raise difficult issues without causing upset, and we know how many managers would love...
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Four Steps to better meetings
Meetings use a great deal of time in some companies, so first do a cost-benefit analysis - who will...
The language of understanding
The meaning in two people’s heads is never exactly the same, and it is often significantly different even when...
Dealing with distractions
We are constantly bombarded by things that demand our attention. This is a pain and makes work harder than it...