Talking Toughness

'What's happening with modern leadership, and where is it going as a practice?' In this second of a pair of podcasts, we welcome Paul Ryder, a Learning & Resourcing Professional with 30+ years of experience split between consultancy and the financial services sector, West (London) and East (Shanghai). In recent times, Paul was a Group Managing Director of the Bank of China Learning Institute in Sh...

'An English Man in Shanghai' - what can we learn about leadership across cultures? In this pair of podcasts, we welcome Paul Ryder, a Learning & Resourcing Professional with 30+ years of experience split between consultancy and the financial services sector, garnered in the West and in the East (Hong Kong and China) In recent times, Paul was a Group Managing Director of the Bank of China Learning...

In this pair of podcasts, we enter the world of the performing arts where we meet with Monika Lozinskiene, classical pianist. As well as developing a hugely successful career as a pianist, she has developed as a  Social Media expert and a business person who, despite her young age, has long understood that the world of music is, in important ways no different to any other world of work. If you wan...

PERFORMANCE ANXIETY - ADOPTING MENTALLY TOUGH BEHAVIOURS ON STAGE In this pair of podcasts, we enter the world of the performing arts where we meet with Monika Lozinskienė, classical pianist. As well as developing a hugely successful career as a pianist, she has developed as a  Social Media expert and a business person who, despite her young age, has long understood that the world of music is, in...

Our guest for this second part of the show is Joanne Taylor. Joanne is an early adopter of the 4Cs mental toughness concept and measures, who has led the way in its application with some of the toughest challenges in society. One highly successful flagship 3-year project targeted reducing re-offending by young offenders coming to the end of their sentences. Joanne and her colleagues have shown tha...

A CASE STUDY IN REDUCING YOUNG OFFENDER RE-OFFENDING THROUGH APPLICATION OF THE MENTAL TOUGHNESS CONCEPT Our guest, Joanne Taylor (nee Turley), is an early adopter of the 4Cs mental toughness concept and measures, who has led the way in its application with some of the toughest challenges in society. Joanne is a Co Founder of AQR Consulting, a key partner of AQR, whose remit is focused on providin...

"A lot of the ideas that I came into contact with, when you give them a bit of a nudge, they fall over." William McKee. The quote is increasingly relevant as awareness grows that not all models measures and ideas in the world of people and organisation development are reliable. Many have little or no real evidence to support them. In this podcast, we welcome William McKee. William is an exceptiona...

"A lot of the ideas that I came into contact with, when you give them a bit of a nudge, they fall over." William McKee. The quote is increasingly relevant as awareness grows that not all models measures and ideas in the world of people and organisation development are reliable. Many have little or no real evidence to support them. In this podcast, we welcome William McKee. William is an exceptiona...

"People think that science is about facts. It's not, it's evolving understanding".   In part two of our thought-provoking discussion with Professor David Clutterbuck, we delve into the evolution of coaching on a continuum, rather than through staged movements.   Coaching is an ongoing process of evolution, where coaches continuously experiment, learn, and adapt to new discoveries and challenges. T...

As the date for the next annual EMCC Conference is approaching, we have reached out to Professor David Clutterbuck, the founder of the EMCC, to examine the evolution of coaching. This takes us from its inception to the present day and on to the future where we explore new challenges and opportunities coming from new technologies including the growth of AI. AI can already duplicate a good deal of w...

DOES SOCIETY GIVE US PERMISSION TO THRIVE? In Part 2 of our podcast with Dr Sara Ireland, we explore the importance of positivity and optimism in personal growth and thriving. While resilience is crucial in tough times, a positive mindset and an optimistic outlook on life are essential for true flourishing. These qualities require constant effort and self-awareness, regardless of our circumstances...

A PRISON SENTENCE – PUNISHMENT OR RESTORING AN INDIVIDUAL? In Part One of our podcast with Dr Sara Ireland, CEO and Clinical Lead at Atrium Clinic and Therapy Centre, we take our discussion to... prison. Sara, together with her colleagues at Atrium Clinic and Therapy Centre, works with a range of individuals who have been institutionalised to help them develop an understanding of themself, their s...

In Part Two of the Talking Toughness podcast which features a very special guest,   Dr. Jim Loehr, we explore aspects of our health and well-being through the lens of a multi-dimensional construct. It is physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Approaching systems and individuals holistically can lead to more effective and sustainable outcomes, especially in areas like health, competition, work...

Our guest today genuinely needs very little introduction. Dr. Jim Loehr is a world-renowned performance psychologist, whose ground-breaking, science-based energy management training system has achieved worldwide recognition. Dr Loehr introduced the idea of Mental Toughness in the 1960s and indeed is credited with coining the term "Mental Toughness". He was one   of the first to understand that the...

Part 4 of the 'Talking Toughness' podcast featuring John Mark Williams, CEO of the UK Institute of Leadership, explores the power of intrinsic motivation and curiosity in leadership . Encouraging intrinsic motivation in leadership involves fostering curiosity and courage. Leaders should ask, "What does this button do?" to spark exploration and innovation. By promoting a fearless attitude, leaders...

"TRUST IS SCALABLE FROM THE INDIVIDUAL TO THE ORGANISATIONAL LEVEL, BUT IF SO….SOMEBODY IS STILL GOING TO BE THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE TRUST IN THAT ORGANISATION" John Mark Williams Part 3 of the 'Talking Toughness' podcast featuring John Mark Williams, CEO of the UK Institute of Leadership, touches upon  the scalability of 'trust' from an individual to an organisation . While the scalability of t...

TRUST – ONE OF THE NUANCES AND COMPLEXITIES IN LEADERSHIP Part 2 of the 'Talking Toughness' podcast featuring John Mark Williams, CEO of the UK Institute of Leadership,  explores 'trust' and its dilemmas . Trust is a fundamental element in any successful team dynamic, and as a leader, it is crucial to cultivate trust among team members. Building trust allows for open communication, collaboration,...

'ON LEADERSHIP - BEING CAPABLE OF TAKING ON THE WORLD AS IT COMES' The upcoming 'Talking Toughness' podcast featuring John Mark Williams, CEO of the UK Institute of Leadership, promises to challenge established ideas about leadership and explore the importance of adaptability in today's leaders. John Williams emphasizes the need for leaders to be capable of facing the unknown and being flexible in...

"Just 'describing psychological models' is fine in an academic sense but I wanted something that has a practical & practitioner implication."   In Part Two of this podcast, we are reaching out to our inaugural podcast with Professor Peter Clough. In the dynamic landscape of business, theory and practice are two sides of the same coin. While theoretical knowledge provides a solid foundation, practi...

"Just 'describing psychological models' is fine in an academic sense but I wanted something that has a practical & practitioner implication." In the dynamic landscape of business, theory and practice are two sides of the same coin. While theoretical knowledge provides a solid foundation, practical application is essential for translating concepts into real-world solutions.   Putting theoretical kn...

What makes people different, what motivates them, and what drives them forward?  In our latest podcast, Sylwia Rybak and Sam Sloan delve into their journey of discovering and implementing the Mental Toughness Concept into their professional work. With years of experience in coaching and training, both Sylwia and Sam have encountered clients who struggle with the inner strength needed to execute th...

This is Part 5 of our series of podcasts which steers away from our usual format to focus on the subject of caring, compassionate, empathetic and kind leadership. We are delighted to bring back snapshots of our discussion with Andy Riise , a retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel, and respected leader and mental performance coach. Andy spent over 20 years leading soldiers from elite Special Forces to...

This is Part 4   of our series of podcasts which steer away from our usual format to focus on the subject of caring, compassionate, empathetic and kind leadership . We are delighted to bring back snapshots of our discussion with Andy Riise, a retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel, and respected leader and mental performance coach.  Andy spent over 20 years leading Soldiers from elite Special Forces t...

This is Part 3 of our series of podcasts which steer away from our usual format to focus on the subject of caring, compassionate, empathetic and kind leadership . We are delighted to bring back snapshots of our discussion with Ronald Duren, Jr. and Gaj Ravichandra, who, through their illustrious careers inspire their clients and students to embrace life with the same enthusiasm and adaptability as...

This is Part 2 of our series of podcasts which steer away from our usual format to focus on the subject of caring, compassionate, empathetic and kind leadership . We are delighted to bring back snapshots of our discussion with @Jo Owen and @Karen Walker who walked us through their journey of developing leadership at every level in an organisation and supporting individuals to be the best version o...