Distractions are all around when working from home. This style of office can be both a joy and a challenge. To deal with the challenging side of things, we spoke with Vanessa Bennett, CEO of Next Evolution Performance, and she shared her top tips on how to stay productive when everything in your home is trying to take you away from your work.
Read full articleThe art of saying “no”
Vanessa Bennett was interviewed by Lifestyle radio on the neuroscience of how saying no improves your stress levels and performance as well as some great tips on how to say no – nicely.
The only thing you need to do to overcome fear, according to neuroscience
Many business leaders pretend they are incredibly controlled, stoic, and confident. The perceived ideal image is for them to show that they do not feel fear. Truth? I have never met anyone who doesn’t face fear.
Read full articleA practical guide to staying motivated in the last week of work
It’s the last week of work. You’ve been working hard all year, and are struggling to find the motivation or energy to power through to the end. The countdown is on, the sun is out and the festive season is in full swing. How is anyone meant to be productive during this period?
Read full articleA High Performance Coach and Psychologist advocate organisations do this for real wellbeing and performance
Wellness programs have become cliched and meaningless, a checkbox to be ticked, even if they don’t necessarily result in greater wellbeing. I blame a culture of blanket programs that have little regard for personality differences.
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