The benefits of optimism have been widely promoted over the past few years. However unrealistic optimism can lead to negative outcomes. Pessimism often has a range of even worse outcomes. In this video we explore four ways to improve our well-being when it comes to optimism and pessimism.

Have you ever been let down by someone? Perhaps you thought they were a "good" person, but found out they did something surprisingly bad. Research demonstrates that an experience like this not only shakes our faith in that person, but also causes us to question our ability to judge character. Fin...

Have you ever thought about why we demonstrate stress? Surely showing signs of stress to others puts us at a disadvantage. Why would we want to show weakness? And why do even the most accomplished professionals still show signs of stress? Find out about the benefits of showing our emotions includ...

We’ve all heard the expression, pride comes before a fall. Being proud of our achievements is fine. The issue is when we elevate ourselves above others or think we are infallible. So whenever there is a track record of success, pride can become a problem. Learn five ways to avoid this risk.

Autonomy is recognised as one of the core motivators people have in the workplace. With greater freedom and control over the way we perform our work comes higher levels of motivation and commitment. Research suggests that greater job control also improves our health and reduces our likelihood of ...

The topic of empathy in leadership can lead to some really interesting conversations. Many leaders will talk about empathy being absolutely essential to leading others effectively - and they’re right. Others will talk about the risk of empathy leading to burnout as we take on the concerns of othe...

Procrastination plagues many of us. In fact, research suggests that around 25% of people have procrastination as a defining personality trait. But whether you procrastinate all the time or just every so often, I’m sure you would love to procrastinate a little less. Learn some practical steps to try.

We are all faced with situations that require self-control, but it turns out self-control in the moment isn't a great approach. Researchers Williamson and Wilkowski identified four techniques we can apply in advance that can build our self-control.

Impostor syndrome is the fear of being exposed as a fraud. Thinking that we lack the capability necessary for the challenges we face, and are only avoiding being found out through hard work and luck. In this video we explore nine ways to rid yourself of impostor syndrome.

Our boundaries are not fixed, rather they are there to be tested and expanded. In this video we explore how the Johari Window provides a useful starting point for understanding how to explore our untapped potential.

Exposure to nature has a surprisingly wide range of benefits. Here are some tips to help gain the benefits of nature with your team.

Effective listening is a core part of leadership effectiveness. In this video we explore levels of listening and five tips to improve your listening.

It’s common to experience stress at work and then struggle to perform at our best. We might even react in ways we regret later. In this video we explore how to maintain composure under pressure. Explore the Harnessing Your Emotions 5 Day Challenge for more - https://leadershiptoday.vhx.tv/challen...

I speak with Ellen Jackson who is a psychologist, writer, speaker, consultant and coach. Her business, Potential Psychology, helps leaders and teams to thrive and flourish. She is also the host of the Potential Psychology podcast which recently featured its 100th episode.
In this discussion we co...