Vanessa Bennett21 August 2019LinkedIn Are you training your brain for failure without even knowing it?Fundamentally our brains are wired for survival rather than high performance. So we always joke in a kind of serious way, that high performance isn’t that hard given the benchmark is actually kind of low. Read full article
Kate McKenna15 August 2019LinkedIn The importance of having a positive mindsetIf you’ve ever spoken to any of us here at NEP, you’ll know how much emphasis we put on mindset and positivity. We use a lot of positive psychology principles and have seen some phenomenal results from our clients when they truly embrace these concepts. But what is a positive mindset? What does it mean […] Read full article
Vanessa Bennett7 August 2019LinkedIn Is FOPO holding you back?We may be cutting edge on performance mastery tools, but I certainly wouldn’t say I’m cutting edge on the latest acronyms, or so many other things for that matter. I only learned a few months ago that FOPO stands for Fear of Other People’s Opinions. Read full article
Alex Davids1 August 2019LinkedIn How to know when you’ve made itVisioning work is something we do all the time. We do it when we imagine ourselves in the next job, or with our next partner, or perhaps in a new country. We even do it when we think about what our next day might look like. With clients, we often start with the question “What do you want to be different next year?” Read full article
Kate McKenna25 July 2019LinkedIn Flexibility, performance and behavioursHow do you deal with a boss who might think you’re not committed if you have outside interests that might need flexibility? I was asked this question recently at a networking event I was speaking at and love that people are thinking about and challenging this mindset. Read full article
Kate McKenna18 July 2019LinkedIn Morning routines – yay or nay?There are a plethora of articles out there telling you to nail your morning routine, that if you follow what the most successful people do each morning, you too will be successful. But what if you’re not a morning person? What happens then? Read full article
Vanessa Bennett11 July 2019LinkedIn Some scary mental health statistics for parents and teachers (and anyone, really)For those of you who don’t know, I’m well into my Masters in Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health. I’m studying at King’s College London (by distance) as they have onsite research at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN). Yes, it’s every bit as hectic as it sounds but I’m really, really loving it. Read full article
Vanessa Bennett4 July 2019LinkedIn Is the adult energy crisis impacting children?So I just finished a session with my amazing personal trainer Iker. Many people say it feels like their trainer is like a trainer and therapist in one. In our case he is the trainer and I play the role of therapist! Read full article
Vanessa Bennett27 June 2019LinkedIn If you want your staff to be accountable at work, best check them for this…Ah – accountability. Most people think they have it, very few people do, and even fewer know how to coach it in others. But if there is one thing that businesses need in order to have a high performance culture, it’s accountability. Read full article
Alex Davids20 June 2019LinkedIn Stepping upYou’ve worked hard to achieve a leadership role in your business or team. You are well respected and feel that your leadership style is really connecting to those who surround you. You have energy and passion for what you are doing. So, what is holding you back? Read full article
