Earlier this year, President Trump was given a clean bill of health despite having gained enough weight to move him from the overweight into the obese category. I’m not here …
Why We Feel Tired After Events
Last week my 11yo daughter attended a 5-day school camp with gruelling hikes, caving, tough-mudder-style assault course and night-time team challenges. She is an extrovert and always enjoys both school …
The Bookend Technique
This is one of the ten Executive Toolkit strategies I teach my high performance clients. The Bookend Technique is designed to: Help you increase your capacity for energy and resilience …
Necessary But Not Sufficient
In 2017, 31 year old self-taught climber Alex Honnold stunned the professional climbing world by performing what later became known as the Impossible Climb: a free solo ascent of El …
How Do You Survive Hell Week?
Last week I survived hell week. Not the truly tragic kind such as the recent events in New Zealand but the stressful kind nonetheless, where everyone in the household except …
Haters Gonna Hate
Haters gonna hate and demeaners gonna demean. The moment you truly choose to be a high performer and consistently select behaviours that sustain your wellbeing, fuel your vitality and enhance …
The Sobering Practice Of Otsukaresama
Otsukaresama deshita is an expression that is pronounced frequently among Japanese colleagues throughout the work day. Its literal meaning is ‘thank you for becoming tired as a result of your …
Is Your Working Memory Turning Into A Leaky Bucket?
When I was ten years old, I remember my parents getting into a heated argument. It was a typical weekday morning in the household, hurrying to get out of the …
What could you achieve today with an extra 30% in energy?
If you experienced a 30% boost in your energy levels today, would you: – Check off most of your items on your to-do list? – Attend a networking event that …
The Simple Morning Habit That Doubles Your Mental Performance
Do you struggle to maintain consistent focus and alertness throughout the morning? Do you feel like you can’t power through without a regular intake of caffeine or carbs? It’s likely …
