Helping People Perform

What would it mean to you and your organisation to be able to predict the future? Could you invest in the right areas? Save money by avoiding unnecessary spend? Get prepared so that big market fluctuations don't impact you as much? F1 teams have been predicting the future for years, using cutting edge modelling, simulation and predictive analytics. These services are becoming more and more accessi...

Corporate Social Responsibility; Environment Social & Governance; Sustainability; Diversity & Inclusion; Social Impact; Social Value What do all of these things actually mean, and what can we learn from an ex-forensic investigator turned strategy consultant?? This week's episode is for anyone looking to perform better whilst doing better, for the world around us and for the people in...

A wise man once said: "Stop, collaborate and listen!" In this week's episode I talk about the importance of collaboration and the opportunities that it can bring to all parties, if done well. I also cover the topic of spin-offs, finding new ways to de-risk your business and add new revenue channels. As always, contact me through www.paulteasdale.co.uk  - I'd love to hear your thoughts, and yo...

What do you want your legacy to be? And what can you do to ensure it happens? In this week's episode I reflect on Legacy, with lessons from a couple of inspirational leaders from the world of F1 (Bruce McLaren and Ron Dennis), as well as a very personal inspiration in my father, Jim Teasdale. I'd love to hear your thoughts on Legacy - your own, the legacy of others that inspire you, and what we ca...

Abracadabra! This week's episode promises to be magic! Steve Haffner is a computer scientist turned magician who shares his stories and insights with us on how the principles of magic can be used in business to help make better decisions. Check your assumptions at the door for this one, and enjoy! For more info go to  https://www.stevehaffner.com/  where you can download his amazing free...

Simple question: "What is High Performance?" Simple answer: "It depends" - but depends on what?  In this episode I discuss the issue of defining high performance for yourself, your team or your organisation Link to previous episode on "Results" from the RAPID Performance framework: https://rapid.paulteasdale.co.uk/podcasts/helping-people-perform/episodes/2147888788

In these Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous (VUCA) times, it can be difficult to be the leader that you want to be This week's guest, Evan Tzivanakis, shares his journey that has taken him from being a leader through to helping others with their own journey through consulting, coaching, facilitation and advisory roles. We talk about the importance of truly understanding the client's needs,...

At some point in our lives and careers we are all likely to have to deal with grief and bereavement. I'm going through it right now. So how do you manage performance through grief?  It's such a unique experience for everyone, and there's no 'on size fits all' approach. And as I mention in this episode, I'm not a counselor or therapist, so please seek professional support if you need it. These...

From the space industry to Leadership expert, this week's guest David Hatch is the host of the Leading With Integrity podcast David shares his stories and experiences of leadership; the good, the bad and the ugly, and what he's learned along the way and how that has influenced his podcast As a taster to the podcast, here's a link to the episode where David interviewed me:  https://open.spotif...

When we say "data" most people think of numbers. And whilst Quantitative Data can be extremely useful, there is also a huge amount of insight to be derived from Qualitative Data. In this episode I explore the 2 different types of data, and how you might think about them for deriving the best insights for your organisation

What can we learn from leading Talent Development in one of the most innovative, high pressure environments in the world - Space Exploration? In this week's fascinating episode, I speak with Matt Gjertsen, former US Air Force instructor pilot and Training & Development Manager at SpaceX. Matt now leads the team at Better Every Day Studios, helping clients create original content, develop...

What has helped me when making some of the biggest decisions in my life, including taking on new roles in new industries, and even deciding to move back to the UK from New Zealand? In this week's episode of Helping You Perform I introduce the Personal Shield, a tool that I personally used, as well as something that I have used to coach others. Here's a link to a video from my RAPID Career Developm...

This week I talk with speaker, facilitator, performance improvement practitioner and coach - ME!  For a couple of reasons (start of the new year, and a small gap in guest episode recordings) I've decided to 'interview' myself for this episode. From sausage making to banking, through to my time in Formula 1, I share my backstory, talk about who I help and how I help them, and ask myself the sa...

I often get asked "how did you end up working in F1? And how can I get a job in F1?" In this week's episode I share my story, and give a couple of tips and pointers to to help you, whether you're looking to move into the world of F1, or simply looking to make a career move in any industry. As always, I'd love to hear from you - simply visit www.paulteasdale.co.uk  and set up a free, no obliga...

This week I speak with author, advisor, coach and thought partner Keita Demming From high school drop out to PhD and successful businessman, Keita shares his stories, insights and approaches that helps people to redefine performance by changing conversations Check out his newly released book, Strategy To Action here:  https://keitademming.com/strategy-to-action/#op3-element-k9jPR3IO   An...

One of the best skills a leader can have (and one that is all too often lacking) is knowing when to shut up! In this episode I talk about the value of giving your people the direction, tools and resources they need to do their job, then (and here's the kicker) simply letting them deliver! No micro-managing, no unnecessary interruptions, just let them "drive their race" As always, if you'd like to...

Have you ever found yourself using one of the following phrases: "I can't see the wood for the trees" "I'm at a fork in the road" "I feel lost at sea" This week's guest on the Helping People Perform podcast is Alison Smith, coach, speaker, podcast host and author of "Can't See the Wood for the Trees?: Landscaping Your Life to Get Back on Track" Alison uses metaphors from nature to help people get...

Managing poor performers is difficult. But managing high performers can also be a challenge.  How do you most effectively manage high performers within the context of a wider team? Is their performance being streets ahead of the rest of their team a good thing? Let me know your thoughts in the comments, or reach out to me via www.paulteasdale.co.uk  

In this week's episode of Helping People Perform I speak with The Podfather, Roy Coughlan From his early days with an entrepreneurial spirit, Roy has been on a fascinating journey to bring him to his current vocation of helping others through his podcasting. Whether it's learning to speak Polish, help with your own podcasting, or learning about Crypto, Roy has a podcast for you! Find out more at:...

 Struggling with the sheer scale of the problem or challenge in front of you? Don't know where to start? This week's episode of Helping You Perform introduces a simple approach that I learned from my time working at McLaren called the Cube of Scope.   Check out the supporting diagram to put my messaging into context by clicking on the link below: Cube of Scope example

Prepare to take yourself to the Next Level In this week's episode I speak with Alan Lazaros, CEO, Founder, Co-Host & Peak Performance Business Coach at Next level University. We talk all things from his business partnership with (former HPP guest) Kevin Palmieri, through traumatic experiences in his early days, to how he's helping people reach the next level in life, love, health & wealth....

One of the key attributes of high performance is consistency. It's what sets apart the 'one hit wonders' from the 'music legends', the one-time podium drivers from the World Champions. In a recent episode I talked about McLaren achieving a world record pit stop of 1.80 seconds. That's amazing performance. But what's equally, if not even more, impressive is that out of the top 10 fastest pit stops...

Who says Sustainability can't be stylish?  In this week's episode I speak with the hugely inspirational Frank Peralta from Peralta Clothing, a business creating a circular economy by making new masterpieces from the scrap and leftovers from a previous masterpiece. With his background in the automotive industry and passion for fashion & sustainability, Frank has created a business, communi...

As Paula Abdul once said: "It ain't fiction, just a natural fact. We go together cos opposites attract" So how can we use this 'natural fact' to our advantage in business? And what examples can we look at from the world of F1 to inspire our thinking? In this week's episode I explore this very topic

Ready to take your love life as seriously as your career? In this week's episode of Helping People Perform I speak with high performance relationship coach and founder of Katarina Polonska Coaching, Katarina Polonska As someone who has been involved in coaching from a very early age, Katarina helps  hard-working high achievers be as successful in their relationships as they are in their...