Optimism is pretty easy when things are going well. Seeing the bright side isn't difficult when things are bright. But our lives aren't typically either good or bad. Even in the good times, challenging situations can arise and knock us around. In this video we look at five ways to stay optimistic.

Even the best leaders need to listen to broad perspectives. While your experience and expertise are invaluable, tapping into the insights of your team members can lead to more well-rounded and innovative solutions. Learn four practical ways to gain input in this video.

Given how important goal setting is to performance and satisfaction, we can all use some tips to improve our goal setting. In this video we explore four ways to ensure your goals are more achievable and motivating.

Procrastination has been described as “our favourite form of self-sabotage” (Alyce Cornyn-Selby). In this video we explore how to overcome it.

Leadership is challenging at the best of times, but even more so when people aren’t hitting the mark. In this video we explore how to deal with underperformance.

It can be one of the most tricky conversations to have with your manager. In this video we look at how to ask for a pay rise.

We all know holidays are important, but in our always-on work culture it can be hard to take a genuine break. There are some practical steps you can follow to ensure your holiday is a success for you and your colleagues.

Trust is not just a word, it’s the cornerstone of effective leadership. Anyone who has experienced working with someone they didn't trust understands the detrimental impact a lack of trust can have. In this video we explore practical ways to build and maintain trust.

Our thinking can fall into a rut over time. This week we explore five ways to take a broader perspective.

This week we’re exploring an ancient technique to help you memorise a presentation with numerous points in a set order.

Cynicism in others can be challenging for a leader. In this video we outline some practical steps you can take to deal with cynicism in the workplace.

Decision making and problem solving are significantly important to any leadership role. In this video we explore ways to make better decisions.

With the proliferation of influencers and social media over the past decade, there has been an increased focus on building a personal brand. In this video we explore why you're identity is even more important than your brand.

Many leaders are noticing a reduction in inter-connection between their people. Research suggests that intentional efforts at building relationships and connections are usually more beneficial than generic team building activities. In this video we explore four ways to build team cohesion.

People vary markedly in the way they set goals and where they focus their goals. Our personalities help determine whether we prefer tight or loose goals. Learn more in this “how to” video.

We can learn a lot about failure and progress through the space race. In this video we take four lessons you can apply to break it to fix it.

There are many ways we can show appreciation, however research demonstrates that employees favour some approaches over others. In this video we explore the kinds of appreciation that are appreciated.

As human beings we face a tension between solitude and socialising. Research demonstrates the benefits of oscillating between the two. In this video we share four ways to be strategic in our application of both solitude and socialising.

We all have times in our career when we want to make a change of job or organisation. Searching for a new role takes a lot of work. In this video we share four things to consider before you make that next move.

Research demonstrates that many of our meeting habits have shifted over the past few years. This has resulted in negative ratings of collaboration and the opportunity to discuss dissenting views. Thankfully science shows us six rules to make meetings great.

Negotiations around returning to the office continue around the world. Many senior leaders want people back in the office, citing perceptions of collaboration and culture suffering under remote working. Many employees have a different perspective. We consider six steps to address the conflict ass...

There has been a movement over the past few years towards more transactional work. In this video we explore what it means to make work transformational, including four tips you can try this week to help you and your team.

Research demonstrates that the pandemic made teams more intra-connected and less inter-connected. In this video we share three tips for rebuilding inter-connection.

Psychology demonstrates that we benefit not just from being cared for, but also caring for others. We explore five ways to build a culture of care at your organisation.