David Klaasen

Food 4 Thought Podcast

Education EN ↓ 83 episodes

Welcome to Food for Thought, the go-to podcast for nourishing your brain on everything to do with leadership, management and performance improvement. It’s specifically designed for busy leaders and managers who want bite-sized nuggets of inspiration and insight that can be applied right away. Hosted by David Klaasen, Director of Talent 4 Performance and a Practitioner in Brain and Behaviour Change.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.talent4performance.co.uk

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David Klaasen

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EP 8: How Do You Respond To Feedback? 27.12.2021 3:35

Today I’d like to talk about the Paradox of Self. How we manage our self esteem and self improvement. And it’s one of the twelve paradoxes developed by Dr. Dan Harrison. Read the full blog here: https://www.talent4performance.co.uk/watch-how-do-you-respond-to-feedback/ ___________________________________________________________________________ Talent4Performance can be found here: Website: https:/...

EP 7: The Double-Edged Sword Of Team Behaviour 20.12.2021 3:33

Today, I’d like to talk about ‘Team Behaviour’ and the double-edged sword of team behaviour. Read the full blog here: https://www.talent4performance.co.uk/the-double-edged-sword-of-team-behaviour/ ___________________________________________________________________________ Talent4Performance can be found here: Website: https://www.talent4performance.co.uk/ Email: info@talent4performance.co.uk SIMPL...

EP 6: Understanding Trust (And The Lack Of It) 13.12.2021 3:33

Today, I want to talk about ‘Understanding Trust’. How do we trust other people who think differently to us? Read the full blog here: https://www.talent4performance.co.uk/understanding-trust-and-the-lack-of-it/ ___________________________________________________________________________ Talent4Performance can be found here: Website: https://www.talent4performance.co.uk/ Email: info@talent4performan...

EP 5: Are You Seeing Friend Or Foe? 06.12.2021 3:31

Today, I’d like to talk about relationships and in particular, the concept of ‘Friend or Foe’. Read the full blog here:  https://www.talent4performance.co.uk/are-you-seeing-friend-or-foe/ ___________________________________________________________________________ Talent4Performance can be found here: Website: https://www.talent4performance.co.uk/ Email: info@talent4performance.co.uk SIMPLE DE...

EP 4: Can You Control Your Empathic Response? 29.11.2021 3:32

In today’s episode, we will be discussing ‘Understanding Empathy’. It’s a really critical part of success in today’s complex environment. Both at work and in our personal lives. And, it’s really interesting that even Darwin said, “It’s an evolutionary process that has helped humans to become even more effective”. Read the full blog here:  https://www.talent4performance.co.uk/can-you-control-y...

EP 3: 20-Minute Relaxation Audio 24.11.2021 19:59

This is a simple 20-minute deep relaxation exercise using the Body Scan technique. Regular use of these exercises will provide you with the opportunity to develop a very powerful mindfulness and deep relaxation routine. It is best to use headphones or earbuds and ensure that you are sitting comfortably in a place where you will not be disturbed. A quiet room with speakers will also work well. ***F...

EP 2: 10-Minute Relaxation Audio 23.11.2021 9:55

This is a simple 10-minute deep relaxation exercise using the Body Scan technique. Regular use of these exercises will provide you with the opportunity to develop a very powerful mindfulness and deep relaxation routine. It is best to use headphones or earbuds and ensure that you are sitting comfortably in a place where you will not be disturbed.  A quiet room with speakers will also work well...

EP 1: The SCARF Model 22.11.2021 19:02

In today’s episode, we will be discussing the SCARF Model developed by Dr. David Rock and his team at the NeuroLeadership Institute.  It is a useful model to remember the five primary threats and rewards that drive our behaviour. By understanding the five elements of the model it can help to reduce and dampen your stress response and give you some pointers to create a reward response.  T...