THE IMPACT OF POOR MENTAL HEALTH

The impact of poor mental health on the workforce is significant and demonstrable. This year the World Economic Forum suggested that mental illness has a greater impact on economic output than cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Leaders understand the importance...

How to handle difficult people

How to handle difficult people We’ve all tried to reason with an unreasonable person. Whether it’s at work, or within your personal life. But sometimes you just can’t reason with a difficult person. However, here are a few handy techniques to help you navigate through...

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...