How can you use the concept of hierarchies to ensure alignment of the business' goals with individuals' targets? In this week's episode I explore how the approach to performance targets used in F1 can be used in business to help give clarity of expectations and show how individuals are contributing to overall business aims
From reading Enid Blyton books in a small village in South America to coaching executive across huge organisations and institutions This week's conversation with the awesome Vera Woodhead is a fantastic insight into the lessons from high performing teams and how we can all learn from them Noteable links: Vera's website: Vera Woodhead Vera's LinkedIn profile: Vera Woodhead | LinkedIn Welcome the Unwelcome, by Pema Chodron: Welcoming the Unwelcome: Wholehearted Living in a Brokenhearted World (Audio Download): Claire Foy, Pema Chödrön, Shambhala Publications: Amazon.co.uk: Audible Books & Originals
How do I identify the Insights that will help drive performance?In this week's episode I talk about understanding Decisions in order to get to the Insights you need
Do you suffer from Decision Regret? Do you waste precious time and energy reliving old decisions and beating yourself up about it? What if there was a better way, so that you could reflect on your decisions, but focus your energy on what you can do differently/ better in future?
I'd heard of herding cats, but not herding ducks! I recently had an amazing experience during an away day, instructing sheep dogs to herd ducks in a field. So many lessons to be learned, including how different individuals respond to slightly different instructions, and although they perform their tasks in their own style they can still all be high performing So stop herding cats, and start herding those ducks!
A fantastic chat this week with the amazing Jenny Latham from Jenny Latham Coaching Jenny helps mid career professionals know what to do next to find career mojo through 1:2:1 Coaching. We talk about Jenny's career, and how she now works with clients, offering 2 core products: Career MOTs - a quick and simple 'health check' on your career that you can take at any time Next Steps Navigator - a 12-week programme of coaching to help you accelerate your career A couple of links: Jenny's LinkedIn profile: Jenny Latham ACC ICF | LinkedIn Energize, by Simon Alexander Ong: Energize: Make the Most of Every Moment (Audio Download): Simon Alexander Ong, Simon Alexander Ong, Penguin Audio: Amazon.co.uk: Audible Books & Originals Jenny's LinkedIn post about running: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jenny-latham_where-do-you-have-your-best-ideas-i-told-activity-7240305294688333824-vGv6?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
What's the value of your network, and why should you maintain those relationships? Check out this week's episode of Helping You Perform to hear my thoughts
When opportunity knocks, are you there to answer the door?
What's the difference between Knowledge and Wisdom? As I get another year older, and possibly slightly wiser, I reflect on the difference and what it means to me. Let me know your words of wisdom, drop me a line via www.paulteasdale.co.uk
In this week's episode I speak with the fascinating Adam Petersen With over 20 years experience in high performance environments, including off shore oil rigs and working for Amazon, Adam is now making the transition into academia at the Luxembourg School of Business, helping others to set up and scale their businesses for performance. Adam shares amazing insights and stories, and has messages that we can all relate to, including: Smile, it makes all the difference. You catch more bees with honey Leadership is about making the least wrong decision It's always grey (never black & white) Links: Connect with Adam on LinkedIn: Adam Petersen | LinkedIn Adam's LinkedIn post about his 3 key lessons: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/adam-petersen_flashback-friday-five-years-ago-i-activity-7209899664647639041-emyl?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Hidden Brain podcast: When Did Marriage Become So Hard? | Hidden Brain : NPR John Coleman: John Coleman | LinkedIn
From professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter to Confidence Coach, this week's episode sees us talking to the fascinating Jeremy D Murphy Jeremy shares his story, the impact of some of the most important people in his life, including his fighting coach Pops. Books and movies discussed: The Art of Learning, by Josh Waitzkin The Town, starring Ben Affleck King Warrior Magician Lover, by Robert Moore and Douglas Gillette Find out more about Jeremy and his services at www.jeremydmurphy.com
The term 'Director' is synonymous with business, but it's also got a place in photography and videography In this week's episode I reflect on the conversation I had with the amazing Duncan Nicholls - photographer, videographer and all round amazing person, in episode 51 of Helping People Perform (Be the Director of Your Life, with Duncan Nicholls: Ep 51 (paulteasdale.co.uk)) It's all about setting the scene, having the vision, and directing those around you to help you achieve your end goal. Be sure to find out more about Duncan via: LinkedIn: (10) Duncan Nicholls | LinkedIn Website: Duncan Nicholls Photography - Sports, Portraits and Landscapes
Dave is a #1 Bestselling author, Multi-Award-Winning Coach, creator of The Management M.A.S.T.E.R.Y. University, advisory board member of The R;pple Suicide Prevention Charity and is one of the most sought-after Peak Performance Specialists in the UK . He is dedicated to equipping leaders with the skills needed for peak performance and authentic leadership. Dave's expertise has led him to speak across four continents, addressing audiences from diverse backgrounds, including corporations, universities, entrepreneurs, and law enforcement agencies. He empowers others to navigate their own challenges, emphasising that true leadership stems from within, and he has managed to help countless others. He has worked with many FTSE 100 companies in the United Kingdom and organisations such as Cadbury’s, the NHS, B&M, Jakemans, Aldi and The Priory, guiding individuals and businesses towards realising their fullest potential and then surpassing it. In this episode we talk about the journey that Dave has been through and how he uses the Management MASTERY University to drive excellence. Find out more about Dave via: LinkedIn: Dave Williams | LinkedIn Website: Dave Williams Coaching | Executive and Corporate Coaching And don't forget to check out this awesome FREE offer from Dave: www.freegiftfromdave.info And find out more about Joseph McClendon III at Joseph McClendon III
What is the Racing Mindset? From my conversation with the awesome Paul Harris on Helping People Perform episode 35 So, no matter how much of a 'donkey' your car is, turn up to the next race and do your best, or better! Link to episode 35: https://rapid.paulteasdale.co.uk/podcasts/helping-people-perform/episodes/2147943090 Link to Paul Harris Coaching: Life Coach Woking, Surrey (paulharriscoaching.com)
It's not all about driving fast. Sometimes the value can come from being the one to brake last. In this week's episode I reflect on the tagline of a product and business that I have the privilege of working alongside for the past year or so: Halo by Orthene As a breakthrough high performance product, Halo epitomises the mindset required to gain the last drop of advantage possible. Drive fast, brake last In this week's episode I reflect on this line and what it could mean to you, your team or your organisation. Find out more at Specialist Racing Brake Fluid | Halo By Orthene and Brake fluid manufacturers since 1976 | Orthene
North Star Thinking In this week's episode I speak with the awesome Will Polston about his life journey and ultimately getting to his purpose in life to help others perform. In this fascinating chat we discuss how a desire for change in your life doesn't have to be because you're inherently unhappy with where you are and what you're doing, sometimes it's simply because you know you will get more fulfilment doing something else. This gets us to question what 'success' really is. Find out more about Will via Mindset & Success Coaching, Business Strategist | London, Essex (willpolston.com) and go straight to Amazon to find his book at North Star Thinking: Master your mindset and live a life you love: Amazon.co.uk: Polston, Will, Demartini, John: 9781781337288: Books And don't forget to check out Will's own podcast, Make It Happen via Make It Happen Business Podcast With Will Polston
If you really want to outperform everyone else there's only one option: Go Beyond! In this week's episode I discuss this simple yet highly effective phrase that encapsulates high performance, which I came across in Episode 26 of Helping People Perform with the ever-awesome Patrick Cowden (see link to episode below) So, stand on the shoulders of giants. Learn from others. But make sure you Go Beyond! Link to episode: https://rapid.paulteasdale.co.uk/podcasts/helping-people-perform/episodes/2147897925 Link to Patrick's website: www.thebeyond.company
One thing that high performers have in common: they Don't Die WonderingI came across this phrase in my conversation with the awesome Laura Siddall in episode 8 of Helping People Perform (link to episode: https://rapid.paulteasdale.co.uk/podcasts/helping-people-perform/episodes/2147808199) Whether it's a sporting endeavour, a new job, contract or project, make sure you give it your all and don't die wondering!
In another of these episodes where I focus on high performance phrases and mantras, this week I reflect on a conversation that I had that made a profound impact on my life. From episode 26 of Helping People Perform with my awesome guest Dan MacQueen, the phase "Chop wood, carry water, get to work" has always stuck with me Check out the amazing episode here https://rapid.paulteasdale.co.uk/podcasts/helping-people-perform/episodes/2147943870 or check out https://www.macqueendan.com/ Connect with Dan on LinkedIn via this link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/macqueendan/