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Talking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness with Kirstin Davis and Euan Woolley (Part One)What makes a good, reliable psychometric? In this podcast, Kirstin Davis and Euan Woolley, experts in the use of psychometric measures, explore, with Doug and John, the field of psychometrics and why users and clients should be increasingly wary. The use of Psychometrics continues to grow in popularity. They are used in a variety of settings, such as workplaces, education, and coaching. But not all psychometrics meet the basic requirements for a good psychometric. And not all psychometrics are used properly. They are becoming popular, but is a popular assessment necessarily the...2025-05-0629 minopenARTedopenARTedResilience and Positivity: how to thrive with author Doug StrycharczykMental toughness is an important trait that helps people handle challenges, stress, and pressure effectively. In this episode, I talk with Doug Strycharczyk, an author and the founder of AQR. Doug is an expert in creating psychometric tests and programs, and he has played a key role in developing the concept of mental toughness. His programs focus on improving wellbeing, satisfaction, employability, performance, and managing transitions.Support the podcast Check out more info about the host Monika LozinskienėYoutube channel PianoBuffs www.monikapianiste.com/InstagramMusic - M. Ravel and C. Debussy (M. Loz...2024-06-1234 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness with Dr Sara Ireland (Part One)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 strengths and positivity so that they can have a chance in our society to become a better version of themselves. It is crucial for society to support individuals in institutionalised settings as...2024-06-0326 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness with Dr Jim Loehr (Part Two) 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, and life performance. By considering the interconnectedness of all aspects of a person's well-being, we can strive to cultivate a more comprehensive approach to improvement and growth. While it is true that stress can be a c...2024-05-2822 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness with Dr Jim Loehr (Part One)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 there was another quality in addition to skill and conditioning that contributed to success on the sports field. The mental approach to the challenge was as important as anything else. His work is rooted in science, but i...2024-05-2032 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness with John Mark Williams (Part Four)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 inspire their followers to embrace new challenges. Curiosity-driven leadership not only empowers individuals but also cultivates a culture of continuous learning and growth. Listen and learn2024-05-1316 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness with John Mark Williams (Part Three)"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 trust from individual to organisational level raises concerns about relying on a single representative of trust within an organisation, it's important to recognise that effective leadership and management play crucial roles in ens...2024-05-0614 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness with John Mark Williams (Part Two)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, and ultimately, better performance. By establishing trust, leaders can gain insights into their team's thoughts and emotions, fostering a more connected and effective work environment. It is essential to continuously assess the level of trust...2024-04-2912 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness with John Mark Williams (Part One)‘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 their approach to navigate through uncertainty. Part One of our podcast aims to offer insights on the evolving nature of leadership in the 21st century and the shift towards a value...2024-04-2225 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness with Professor Peter Clough (Part Two)“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, practical application is essential for translating concepts into real-world solutions.   Putting theoretical knowledge of the Mental Toughness Concept into practical use in real-world situations is what we are exploring with Professor Peter Clough in this podcast, which is s...2024-04-1520 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness with Professor Peter Clough (Part One)“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 knowledge of the Mental Toughness Concept into practical use in real-world situations is what we are exploring with Professor Peter Clough in this podcast, which is split into two parts. Part Two will be released next week Listen and learn!2024-04-0828 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessEverybody's Talking Mental Toughness - Sylwia Rybak & Samantha SloanWhat 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 their goals. Through a valid and reliable psychometric measure, based on a sound psychological concept, they explore how this adds value to their work as coaches and trainers. This podcast is a must-listen for p...2024-04-0120 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessEverybody's Talking Mental Toughness - Doug Strycharcyzk & Andy Riise - Part TwoThis 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 teaching psychology and leadership at West Point, the US Air Force Academy, and Texas A&M University. In this, and the following Part of the show, we gain insights into the new approach...2024-03-2527 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessEverybody's Talking Mental Toughness - Doug Strycharcyzk & Andy Riise - Part OneThis 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 to teaching psychology and leadership at West Point, the US Air Force Academy, and Texas A&M University. In this, and the following Part of the show, we gain insights into the new approach to...2024-03-1835 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessEverybody's Talking Mental Toughness - Ronald Duren Jr & Gaj RavichandraThis 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 demonstrated throughout their own lives.  The idea of Leadership is simple, less so is delivering it. In our next book, Who Cares Wins, we have asked prestigious contributors to share their k...2024-03-1139 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessEverybody's Talking Mental Toughness - Jo Owen and Karen WalkerThis 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 of self.  The idea of Leadership is simple, less so is delivering it. In our next book, Who Cares Wins, we have asked prestigious contributors to share their knowledge, e...2024-03-0433 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessEverybody's Talking Mental Toughness - Andrew Stotter-Brooks & Rebecca HerbertThe next series of podcasts will steer away from our usual format to focus on the subject of caring, compassionate, empathetic and kind leadership. The idea of Leadership is simple, less so is delivering it. In our next book, Who Cares Wins, we have asked prestigious contributors to share their knowledge, experiences and expertise in addressing the challenges of 21st Century leadership. Some of the authors have already voiced their thoughts in our Talking Toughness podcast series. We are taking a look back on their insights into the challenges and guidance on how to face...2024-02-2636 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessEverybody's Talking Mental Toughness - Jason Wyatt & Adrian Green - Part ThreeIn Part Three of this podcast, Adrian and Jason explore one key aspect of the award-winning CornerStone Training Programme – their own 'Learning Orientation'.  Learning Orientation – the ability to reflect on what has happened – good and bad – and to learn the lessons that this provides is the best way to make progress in your life and your work.  This discussion is a practical example of this. Both reflect on the CornerStone Training Programme, what they have observed and what they learned. It’s the hallmark of two genuine training professionals who look at what they have delivered an...2024-02-1916 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessEverybody's Talking Mental Toughness - Jason Wyatt & Adrian Green - Part Two In part two of this podcast, Adrian and Jason continue to explore the award-winning CornerStone Training Programme and the importance of developing the mind and creating self-awareness of how people respond to events in their minds.  In particular, managing adversity and setback was crucial for learning how to perform better next time.  Usefully they explore in detail how the mental toughness concept was integrated into the programme and why this was not only important but crucial for the programme’s success.  2024-02-1217 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessEverybody's Talking Mental Toughness - Jason Wyatt & Adrian Green - Part One Jason Wyatt is a Senior Sales Training manager at JCB, and Adrian Green is CEO of PressurePoint, a performance consultancy. Between them, they have a unique body of experience in building high-performance cultures for which, in 2023, they won national recognition for their work. Both have contributed to: “How to Create a Resilient and Positive Culture in the Workplace”. In Part One of this podcast, Adrian and Jason talk about the background and insights into the award-winning CornerStone Training Programme - its design and the results they've achieved. They talk in-depth about their book chapter.  Jas...2024-02-0518 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness with Anthony Taylor (Part Two)‘In coaching the client, the problem the client brings you is never the problem.’   In part two of this exceptionally thoughtful podcast our guest, Anthony Taylor, explores how important it is to be flexible and adaptable and not be formulaic helping others to understand firstly who they are and secondly how they can develop and grow.  Now something of an expert in the application of the mental toughness concept, in this episode he discusses some of the many applications for the concept – agility, mental fitness, building psychological safety and more.  He draws an interesting...2024-01-2929 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness with Anthony Taylor (Part One)'Meeting you where you are' Today we have a very special guest. Anthony Taylor is a very experienced Organisation Development practitioner who integrates individual development, particularly that of leaders, into his holistic approach to improving organisations and their people.   One of the components of this approach is his adoption of the mental toughness concept and the mental toughness questionnaires. These bring a capability for reliable diagnosis of the real issues in the workplace and the ability to measure and evaluate where change is occurring and what this means.  We have known and worked wi...2024-01-2228 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessEverybody's Talking Mental Toughness - Dave Otter & Craig Hamer - Part Two CREATING CULTURE AND WHY TEAM WORKING IS CRUCIAL    Dave Otter and Craig Hamer are two highly respected practitioners who have a massive amount of experience in team working and organisational development. Both have contributed to: “How to Create a Resilient and Positive Culture in the Workplace”  In this second part of the discussion, Craig Hamer takes centre stage.  He notes that there is plenty written on leadership but less on culture, and yet, the leadership team defines and develops the culture.  Together they discuss how the mental toughness measure is a valuable w...2024-01-1523 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessEverybody's Talking Mental Toughness - Dave Otter & Craig Hamer - Part One UNDERSTANDING TEAM WORKING – MANY DON’T  Dave Otter and Craig Hamer are two highly respected partitioners with a massive amount of experience in team working and organisational development. Both have contributed to: “How to Create a Resilient and Positive Culture in the Workplace”  In this first part of the discussion, Dave Otter describes his experience and expertise in team working. He opens by addressing the importance of thinking as well as doing.  Usefully he points out that many say there isn't an 'I' in a team, but there is! You have to understand yourself, y...2024-01-0816 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness Best Bits 2023 Part ThreeAs we welcome the New Year, we’re delighted to share the ‘Best of Talking Toughness 2023 - Part Three’ with you. We’ve selected clips from all our guests in 2023 to give you a flavour of the fascinating discussions we’ve had with a range of professionals from the worlds of business, sports, education, and health & wellbeing. These are presented to you in three parts. We are delighted that the Talking Toughness podcast series has gone from strength to strength in 2023. We are proud to have hosted 23 special guests, streamed into every corner of the world and our listener...2024-01-0127 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness Best Bits 2023 Part TwoAs the year comes to a close we’re delighted to share with you the ‘Best of Talking Toughness 2023 - Part Two’. We’ve picked selected clips from all our guests in 2023 to give you a flavour of the fascinating discussions we’ve had with a range of professionals from the worlds of business, sports, education, and health & wellbeing. These are presented to you in three parts. We are delighted that the Talking Toughness podcast series has gone from strength to strength in 2023. We are proud to have hosted 23 special guests, streamed into every corner of the world and ou...2023-12-2526 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness Best Bits 2023 Part OneAs the year comes to a close we’re delighted to share with you the ‘Best of Talking Toughness 2023’. We’ve picked selected clips from all our guests in 2023 to give you a flavour of the fascinating discussions we’ve had with a range of professionals from the worlds of business, sports, education, and health & wellbeing. These are presented to you in three parts. We are delighted that the Talking Toughness podcast series has gone from strength to strength in 2023. We are proud to have hosted 23 special guests, streamed into every corner of the world and our listeners ha...2023-12-1830 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessEverybody's Talking Mental Toughness - Doug Strycharcyzk & Darren Whysall - Part Three WHY CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT?  Doug Strycharczyk and elite leadership coach, Darren Whysall have collaborated to write a short and very practical book on Team Coaching.  Doug and Darren explore in this third part of their discussion why CPD is important in this fast-evolving world and in particular why CPD about the mental toughness concept is so important.  Nothing stands still and learning occurs all the time. We learn a phenomenal amount from peers and colleagues from their experiences. Not everyone does.   Questions like “How can we develop Mental Toughness” (we can!!) and “Do...2023-12-1108 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessEverybody's Talking Mental Toughness - Doug Strycharcyzk & Darren Whysall - Part Two WHY MENTAL TOUGHNESS IS A POWERFUL CONCEPT FOR TEAM COACHING  Doug Strycharczyk and elite leadership coach, Darren Whysall have collaborated to write a short and very practical book called, unsurprisingly, “Team Coaching”.  In the second part of a thoughtful and hugely interesting discussion, Doug and Darren explore the theory and application of the mental toughness concept in people and team development.  Particularly the impressive body of objective evidence for the concept. This gives the client and the practitioner confidence that they are engaging with ideas that are solid and capable of achieving the kind of...2023-12-0416 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessEverybody's Talking Mental Toughness - Doug Strycharcyzk & Darren Whysall - Part One WHY TEAM COACHING IS ON THE RISE AND HERE TO STAY  Doug Strycharczyk and elite leadership coach, Darren Whysall have collaborated to write a short and very practical book on Team Coaching.  In this first discussion, they discuss why Team Coaching is coming to the fore and why it is a vehicle for personal development – exploring team member self-awareness about what they bring to a team and how they impact on others – as well as creating the “holy grail” of high performance – team working.  Importantly they point to this being within the capability of all – prov...2023-11-2716 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessEverybody's Talking Mental Toughness - Doug Strycharcyzk & John Perry - Part Two Stretching Boundaries with the Mental Toughness Concept – Part Two Doug Strycharczyk and Associate Professor John Perry have forged a remarkable and productive relationship over the last 10 years through which they have taken the understanding of the mental toughness concept to a new level. This led to the development of the 8-factor version of the 4Cs mental toughness concept. In turn, this has become a powerful lens through which we can examine and understand many aspects of people and organisational development from a fresh perspective which is reliably based in peer-reviewed research. The result is...2023-11-2021 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessEverybody's Talking Mental Toughness - Doug Strycharcyzk & John Perry - Part One Doug Strycharczyk and Associate Professor John Perry have forged a remarkable and productive relationship over the last 10 years through which they have taken the understanding of the mental toughness concept to a new level. This led to the development of the 8-factor version of the 4Cs mental toughness concept. In turn, this has become a powerful lens through which we can examine and understand many aspects of people and organisational development from a fresh perspective which is reliably based in peer-reviewed research. The result is a concept that, in the hands of a competent practitioner...2023-11-1315 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness with with Gaj Ravichandra (Part Two) The big challenge is to open up your mind to the world of opportunity. Be prepared to be uncomfortable, explore and seize the opportunity. Our guest is Gaj Ravichandra, an internationally acclaimed executive coach who has a down to earth approach to his craft which is truly evidence based and delivers real results. Co-founder of Kompass The Coaching Company, Gaj shares his time between Australia and the UAE as well as working in Europe, Asia and North America. He has a deep interest in career management and he is also a board member of ARBORA Gl...2023-11-0625 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness with with Gaj Ravichandra (Part One) Our Guest for the next two podcasts is Gaj Ravichandra. Gaj is an executive coach with an impressive record around the world. He has a down to earth approach to his craft which is truly evidence based.  Co-founder of Kompass The Coaching Company, Gaj shares his time between Australia and the UAE as well as working in Europe, Asia and North America. This enables Gaj to develop an understanding and perspectives on leadership from around the world that is so valuable in his work.   He has a deep interest in career management and he is al...2023-10-3035 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness with Zoltán Csigás (Part Two) In Part Two of this discussion with Zoltán Csigás, he talks about his passion for coaching as a vehicle for continuous development. People should not stop learning.  He takes the view that clients come to coaches for help with this. Coaches can help by opening new fields of thinking through the direction they are being led.  Zoltán describes coaching as a practice which opens new playgrounds. Clients can wander in whatever direction they want to or even, leave it.  Finally, he addresses diversity and inclusion through the mental toughness concept. It's n...2023-10-2316 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness with Zoltán Csigás (Part One) Our guest for our next pair of podcasts is Zoltán Csigás. Zoltán is someone that many would call a Coaching expert although he would never call himself that. He is very much the real thing.    Developing his own Coaching practice, Zoltán is someone who, in his work with leaders, places a premium on evidence-based practice in coaching and leadership development.   He holds a Master Practitioner accreditation from the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) and is a former Vice President of Research of EMCC International. He is also a member of the Advis...2023-10-1628 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness with Karen Walker (Part Two) In ‘Part Two’ of this discussion with Karen Walker, she explores further how her extensive experience of developing Customer Service at the top of organisations such as Virgin Media, Centrica and First Direct helped her to create strategies for developing organisations into thriving communities.  “Organising yourself around customers means understanding their needs before they do. It should never be a sell, rather there is a need, and I am going to fill that need”. Her approach to people development is the same, which she also attaches to the idea of ‘purpose’.  Karen adds that what keeps her goin...2023-10-0926 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness with Karen Walker (Part One) Our guest for our next podcasts is Karen Walker, Director of MP Services, Strategy and Change at the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority and Non-Executive Director at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Karen is simply one of the most thoughtful and purposeful people we have ever worked with.  With a background in customer and people experience with Virgin Media, Centrica and First Direct, Karen brings a valuable perspective to organisation development.  In ‘Part One’ Karen talks about the challenges she faced in her current role in an organisation with so unique demands placed upon its staff...2023-10-0225 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness with Charles Cormack (Part Two) “The challenges for most people around the world are pretty much the same”  Our guest for the second part of this podcast is Charles Cormack. Founder of the Charles Cormack group, he now works in more than 30 countries helping Universities, their staff and their students to optimise what they do.  In session two we look at the growth of the international student.  Exponentially on the increase, the huge benefits of studying overseas are undoubted.  It's not without challenges including the student's own mental responses to finding themsel2023-09-2525 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness with Charles Cormack (Part One) Creating partnerships working across the global Higher Education sector  Helping to ensure happy outcomes for students and the establishment.  Our guest for the podcasts in two parts is Charles Cormack. With a background in the hospitality industry, Charles has brought these skills to the world of Higher Education where creates partnerships and services that benefit Universities, their staff and their students.  In session one we explore Charles’s philosophy of adding value to the University sector particularly in the internationalisation of Higher Education through innovation and the creation of sustainable partnerships.   It's an...2023-09-1833 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness with Rebecca Herbert (Part Two) “Mental Toughness is about coming to terms with 'who you are, and understanding who you are”. In this second part of an exceptional podcast, our guest Rebecca Hebert explores the mental toughness concept and what it means for her as an individual and for her work in leadership an organisation development. Rebecca talks about self-awareness about your mental toughness, an overused term, but she does so in a very down to earth and thoughtful manner. We are who we are, and sometimes this is to our advantage and sometimes it puts us in a disadvantage.  Knowin...2023-09-1133 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness with Rebecca Herbert (Part One)PURPOSE, MEASURES, METHOD Creating effective organisations in today’s world means “Getting rid of barriers, clearing lines for people to thrive and flourish in spite of the system”. Our guest for this podcast in two parts is Rebecca Herbert who is a People Experience Specialist at The UK Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA). Rebecca started off working with young people who were not in Education Employment or Training where she found that the "system did NOT serve people?".  Her response was to find solutions for those who needed them most. Her experie...2023-09-0437 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness with Binod Shankar (Part One) Our guest for this and the following podcast is Binod Shankhar.  Binod is well known across the Middle East as the founder of Genesis – now Kaplan Professional Middle East – which is one of the leading providers of training for CFA charter holders in the region. CFA stands for Chartered Financial Analyst.     He appears on regional TV as a pundit on financial and economic affairs and is a passionate advocate of proactive strategies for success in life and in work.  He is now developing a successful career as an executive coach for professionals who want to mo...2023-08-2129 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness with Binod Shankar (Part Two) Our guest for this podcast, the second part of a long and hugely interesting conversation is Binod Shankhar.  The founder of what is now Kaplan Genesis – a leading provider of training and support for Chartered Accountants in the region and a TV pundit on financial and economic affairs, he is a passionate advocate of proactive strategies for success in life and in work.  He is now developing a successful career as a coach for aspiring chartered accountants and senior leaders he has incorporated the mental toughness concept into much of his work. He explores motivation and...2023-08-1425 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness with Paul Trainor“Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country” - JFK Our guest for this podcast is Paul Trainor. Paul brings an interesting, socially aware, perspective to the application of mental toughness. Paul is a practitioner who work with schools to develop key life skills in young people and uses sport as a metaphor for life to engage them in learning. He and his team do this successfully. The mental toughness concept is a key element of his practice. Paul is also a direct...2023-07-3138 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness with Dean Mumm In this podcast, we welcome back Dean Mumm. As captain of the Australian Rugby Union team, the Wallabies and captain of Exeter Chiefs rugby club, Dean faced and dealt with many challenges.  What we learned in our earlier podcasts is that Dean and Sarah, his wife, had, at the same time, dealt with far greater personal challenges which tested every aspect of their resilience and positivity.  Dean and his wife lost their first four children to pre-term birth. It is difficult to imagine what that must feel like.  In this podcast, Dean shares wit...2023-07-2431 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness with Andrea NaylorOur special guest for this podcast is Andrea Naylor. Andrea is Senior Manager, Learning and Development for Etihad Airways – one of the biggest airlines in the world employing over 8,000 people. She is also one of the most experienced practitioners with the mental toughness concept and the MTQPlus measure which she has incorporated successfully into her work for more than 12 years. Her expertise across a wide range of applications is such that she is recognised as a Master Trainer for the concept. In this podcast, Andrea shares something valuable – her real experience with the concept and how...2023-07-1739 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness with Jo Owen (Part Two)"We need to achieve a level of proficiency that is sufficient for us to navigate life successfully" This is part two of a truly amazing conversation with Jo Owen, a serial social entrepreneur building some of the most important organisations in the world of education and a genuine “leadership guru”, author of several best-selling books on the topic. In this episode, Jo explores what the overused term “authenticity” really means in the context of leadership. You can’t succeed by being someone else – the key is to be the best version of who you are. He ex...2023-07-1032 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness with Jo Owen (Part One)“Dance first in the sun to be able to dance in the rain when the rain comes.” This podcast, in two parts, we welcome a very special guest Jo Owen. The term “guru” can be overused but in Jo Owen, we have the real thing. Jo Owen has become something of a leadership and motivation guru which is reflected in a number of best-selling books on these and other related themes. He is also something of a social entrepreneur in the world of education having founded 8 organisations which all make an impact—these range from...2023-07-0338 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness with Maya Mattar (Part Two)"Challenging yourself to do things differently" Part two of this unique podcast explores the importance of being flexible and adaptable and not formulaic in customer service. Maya notes that everyone can offer good customer service - but not many can be bold enough to do things differently. That includes enabling employees to take risks based on their judgement of a situation. Self-awareness about your mental toughness is also explored – to understand your mental response to the immediate situation creating an ability to switch between the negative and the positive mindset in order 'to sm...2023-06-2621 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness with Maya Mattar (Part One)"Changing 'the doing' by changing 'the viewing'" Our very special guest today is Maya Mattar. Maya is a people-development professional, educator, and author who has become recognised as an expert in customer services, authoring the bestselling book "Lasting Impressions - The Framework for Consistent Service Delivery". We have known and worked with Maya for 10+ years since she became an early adopter of the 4Cs Mental Toughness concept in MENA and became the first MTQ master trainer for the region. Maya believes firmly in a genuine approach to customer service stressing the importance of...2023-06-1921 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness with Andrew Stotter-Brooks (Part Two)“As a leader, my success is defined by how fast my team comes to me and says we've messed up, because at that point I can fix it.” Part two of this very special podcast with Andrew (Stotts) Stotter-Brooks turns the attention to leadership. His approach is very down-to-earth and practical. Andrew has a special interest in Leadership and has usefully picked up on our work on Mental toughness and incorporated this into his thinking and his work. Here we explore the imperative for leadership self-awareness and what is needed for leaders to be t...2023-06-1225 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness with Andrew Stotter-Brooks (Part One)“People never forget how you make them feel.” Our incredibly special guest for Part 1 of this podcast is Andrew Stotter-Brooks, known as Stotts to all his friends and colleagues. We have got to know Andrew and his work at close quarters in recent years and have grown to admire a truly unique approach to people and organisation development which is very much an example of leading-edge thinking. Until recently Stotts was Vice President of Learning and Development for Etihad Airways. He introduced innovative, leading-edge learning solutions, to support the development, growth and performance of E...2023-06-0528 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness with Karen Stein (Part Two)IS KINDNESS YOUR LEADERSHIP SUPERPOWER In this second part of a remarkable podcast, our guest Karen Stein, brings her experience and expertise to the discussion to explore issues and topics about which she has a real passion. An Executive Coach with Deloitte Australia and Deloitte University Partner Faculty member, Karen also applies her skills is a variety of voluntary work. Here she explores with us her thoughts on 'Kindness Coaching' - what it is and its value in leadership. Usefully she considers whether leadership represents a different challenge for women than...2023-05-2820 minONCoachingONCoachingA Conversation on Mental Toughness With Doug StrycharczykIn this episode of OnCoaching Zoltán talks with Doug Strycharczyk CEO of AQR International. He is a leading authority on the Mental Toughness concept. This framework describes a meta-cognitive personality concept which describes how people think when something challenging occurs or when they anticipate its occurrence. This episode gives an insight into the concept through the story of Doug. He shares the core of the concept, ideas around application, and some fascinating research results too. 2023-05-2547 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness with Karen SteinHOW TO BE THE BEST LEADER YOU CAN BE Our guest for this first section of a two-part podcast is Karen Stein, one of the most experienced and thoughtful coaches with whom we have worked. Based in Australia, with over 30 years of experience in professional services, Karen works for Deloitte as an Executive Coach and Deloitte University Partner Faculty member serving the Asia Pacific region. In this session, Karen explores her interest in and her path to learning about Mental Toughness. In 2022 she delivered a brilliant session on this for the Institute of...2023-05-2226 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness with Michael Gerson (Part Two)Dr. Michael Gerson has worked with a diverse range of soldier-athlete-clinical populations in the field of performance, sport, military, health, and clinical psychology. A Core Faculty member at John F. Kennedy University in California, he teaches sport/ performance psychology and mindfulness courses. In addition, Dr. Gerson is the Director of Mental Skills at Mission 6 Zero, a tribe of performance experts that merge Special Operations Forces veterans with Behavioural Science Practitioners /Researchers — blending the work of the practitioner with the academic. With this wide and varied background, Michael Gerson adds his perspectives to support the understanding of...2023-05-1529 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness with Michael Gerson (Part One) Dr. Michael Gerson has worked with a diverse range of soldier-athlete-clinical populations in the field of performance, sport, military, health, and clinical psychology. Currently, he is a Core Faculty member at John F. Kennedy University in Pleasant Hill, California where he teaches sport/ performance psychology and mindfulness courses.   In addition, Dr. Gerson is the Director of Mental Skills at Mission 6 Zero, a tribe of performance experts that merges Special Operations Forces veterans with Behavioural Science Practitioners /Researchers.   With this wide and varied background, Michael Gerson is well-placed to add his perspectives to the importance and appl...2023-05-0822 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness with Ron Duren (Part Two)FORGING A CULTURE OF STRENGTH HELPING THE MORE MENTALLY SENSITIVE TO THRIVE This is the second episode of a two-parter with Ron Duren founder of Forging Mettle Inc in the USA where he and his team work with others to “forge a culture of strength”. An engineer by background and for some time a semi-professional baseball player, Ron is an advocate of the mental toughness concept. He is also a University professor, aerobatic pilot, Ironman triathlete and ultrarunner. This eclectic mix helps to give Ron a valuable and different perspective on thri...2023-05-0231 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness with Joanna Lohman (Part Two)WHAT BEING AUTHENTIC REALLY MEANS Diversity is society’s superpower Part two of our conversation with Joanna Lohman picks up on the theme of “human moulting” a change and adapting to events and circumstances. A former international soccer star, today Joanna is as high profile as ever and now channels her energy into human rights, as a Sport Diplomat. Travelling the world running programs in less developed nations that promote gender equality, conflict resolution, cultural understanding, and economic development. She is a globally recognised major champion of women’s development as well as...2023-04-2420 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness with Joanna Lohman (Part One) ADVERSITY – THE MOTHER OF RE-INVENTION  HOW HUMANS MOULT  Joanna Lohman is a very special individual who has won a deserved reputation as an achiever of the highest order. She is a former professional soccer player and for many years a member of the United States Women’s National Team. To operate at the top of your profession, understanding your mental toughness and mental sensitivity is a must.  Today Joanna is a global keynote speaker and performance coach.  She also channels her considerable drive into human rights activism, as a teacher, serving as a Sport Di...2023-04-1723 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness with Anna Leibel GAICD'TALKING LEADERSHIP' – FOCUSING ON STRENGTHS, HONESTY AND COURAGE.   Anna is an experienced non-executive director and senior executive across the financial services, management consulting, telecommunications, and technology industries.    Anna is an expert in strategy development and execution in cyber security, digital strategies, data, cloud and legacy systems. She has extensive experience balancing commercial interests with risk management in complex regulated sectors including her time at Telstra, PwC, NAB, IBM and Seek. She has graduated from the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has completed two executive management programs at MIT in the USA. In this epi...2023-04-1143 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness with Stella Petrou ConchaSELF-AWARENESS AND SELF MASTERY USING FAILURE AND SETBACK AS THE STEPPING STONES TO GROWTH Stella Petrou Concha is the inspiring co-founder, CEO, and driving force behind the fast-growing Reo Group – an Australian talent search agency. She was named one of Australia's Top 10 Female Entrepreneurs in 2018.  Stella has a powerful view of the world in which we live and of our relationship with it. It is very consistent with AQR’s work on Metal Toughness. Her mission is to elevate human potential by working with executives to deliver value for their organisations throu...2023-04-0329 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness ep24 featuring Neil Scales OBE (Part Two)MENTAL TOUGHNESS – THE KEY TO SUCCESS IN LIFE AND IN WORK. A STUDY IN CONTENTMENT AND STRIVING TO BE THE BEST THAT YOU CAN BE. PART TWO This is the second part of a remarkable discussion with a very special guest. Neil Scales OBE is Director General for the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads in Australia managing a budget of more than $10 billion. Before this, he was CEO for Merseytravel in the UK. Both roles carrying huge responsibilities and accountabilities. In part one, Neil described his journey through life an...2023-03-2735 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness ep23 featuring Neil Scales OBEMENTAL TOUGHNESS – THE KEY TO SUCCESS IN LIFE AND IN WORK. A STUDY IN CONTENTMENT AND STRIVING TO BE THE BEST THAT YOU CAN BE. PART ONE Our guest for this podcast is someone who, by any standards can be described as having lived a successful and fulfilling life and yet started his life pretty much at the same place as most people. Neil Scales OBE is Director General for the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads in Australia managing a budget of more than $10 billion. Before this, he was CEO of Me...2023-03-2024 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness ep22 featuring Dean Mumm (Part Two)Our very special guest for this podcast is a unique individual whose life experiences provide a perfect setting for exploring the importance of being self-aware of your level of mental toughness. Dean Mumm is better known as one of the world’s elite Rugby Union players. An athlete operating at the very height of his profession, Dean was captain of the Wallabies as well as captain of Exeter Chiefs one of Europe’s leading rugby union clubs. To perform at the top of a global sport is one thing. To be recognised as a leader, with...2023-03-1333 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness ep21 featuring Dean Mumm (Part One)UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL TOUGHNESS THROUGH THE LENS OF SPORT AS WELL AS PERSONAL TRAGEDY PART ONE Our very special guest for this podcast is a unique individual whose life experiences provide a perfect setting for exploring the importance of being self-aware of your level of mental toughness. Dean Mumm is better known as one of the world’s elite Rugby Union players. An athlete operating at the very height of his profession, Dean was captain of the Wallabies as well as captain of Exeter Chiefs one of Europe’s leading rugby unio...2023-03-1033 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness ep20 featuring Paul LyonsBRINGING THE MENTAL TOUGHNESS CONCEPT TO LIFE IN THE ANTIPODES Today’s guest, Paul Lyons, should be familiar to many. Paul is already one of the most prominent advocates of the mental toughness concept with a major social media presence on this important topic. He is also very familiar to both hosts having worked closely with AQR International for many years now. Paul has been instrumental in making practitioners, of all types, in the region aware of the mental toughness concept and the MTQPlus measure and supporting them to incorporate these into their work in de...2023-02-2745 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness ep19 featuring Ron Duren Part 1John and I find that all of our podcasts are enjoyable and illuminating. This one especially so. Our guest for this first episode of a two-parter is Ron Duren. As well as being a Prof at the University of Colorado Boulder, Ron has founded Forging Mettle Inc., a US based consultancy whose mission is to help others to “forge a culture of strength”. As might be gleaned from the name of the consultancy, Ron is an engineer by background and is an advocate of the mental toughness concept. For many years Ron was also a semi...2023-02-2030 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness ep18 featuring Brent MacDonaldOur very special guest is Brent MacDonald, one of Canada’s leading psychologist practitioners is a registered psychologist and educator who has worked with individuals with complex learning need for over 25 years.   Based in Calgary in Canada he maintains an active psychological services practice with a focus on counselling and assessment in which he has developed considerable expertise.  He is also a sessional instructor and adjunct associate professor at Mount Royal University and University of Calgary. Brent frequently appears on Canadian TV and radio.   A passionate believer in human psychological wellbeing, Brent now in...2023-02-1243 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness ep17 featuring Darren WhysallAPPLYING THE MENTAL TOUGHNESS CONCEPT AND MEASURE IN TEAM AND EXECUTIVE COACHING Our guest is one of the most experienced and thoughtful coaches we have come across – Darren Whysall. He is genuinely an expert practitioner. With a wide and eclectic background, Darren has over 25 years’ experience of partnering with people and teams who work in high pressure environments including Performance Coach with the Royal Marine Commandos, Head of Coaching with Ambition School Leadership developing senior leaders for schools Education Sector and most recently in Financial Services with Barclays Bank where he was Head of Leadership Deve...2023-01-2344 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness ep16 featuring Paul Taylor Our guest today is Paul Taylor who brings an interesting and valuable perspective to the application of the mental toughness concept. Paul is an exercise psychologist, nutritionist and neuroscientist. He is the founder and director of The Mind-Body-Brain Performance Institute which effectively sums up his approach. He adopts a holistic approach bringing together approaches and disciplines to provide support and guidance to senior leaders including developing resilience where he is now exploring the mental toughness concept. Based now in Australia, Pal hosted the TV series Body and Brain Overhaul and appears regularly on TV as...2023-01-0957 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness ep15 featuring Peter Clough, Doug Strycharczyk & John Perry Since its launch in 2002, the 4Cs Mental Toughness concept and the MTQ measure have seen steady growth and development. This is certainly true for the concept - now in its 8-factor form with an evidence base that is second to none. As importantly this is true for practitioners worldwide as they understand the concept and its myriad applications in the world of people and organisation development. It matters for everyone in performance, agility and, above all, in well-being.  In this podcast, Peter Clough, John Perry and Doug Strycharczyk review recent developments and progress and shine a light o...2023-01-0225 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness Best of 2022 Part ThreeFeatures Penny Mallory, Alessia Mevoli, Jo Taylor, Jason Wyatt, Andy Riise, Adrian Logan and Lia Zalums. 2022-12-2725 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness Best of 2022 Part TwoFeatures Maureen Keegan, Alex Opacic and Josiah Igono2022-12-2327 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness Best of 2022 Part OneThis podcast features clips from Professor Peter Clough, David Charlton, Marius Bernard, Pete Wortley. 2022-12-2132 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness ep14 featuring Lia ZalumsOur guest is Lia Zalums. In Australia, Lia is recognized as one of its leading executive coaches. Passion might be an overused word but it’s an accurate description for Lia. Lia has embraced the 4Cs mental toughness concept and brought it very effectively into her work… and into her twin passions - championing women to flourish in STEM careers where they are still under-represented and supporting those who are enterprising and entrepreneurial to follow that most challenging of paths. Often combining both interests. We explore this, and more in this most enjoyable of discussions. Lia...2022-12-0944 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness ep13 featuring Jason WyattOur latest guest is a remarkable individual, Jason Wyatt. Jason is the Global After Sales and Technical Training Manager for JCB - a world leader in its field. Rarely have we met someone with such a thirst for knowledge, which he then applies in all of his work. Jason and his training partner have developed the CornerStone Programme which focusses on sales leadership development for teams directly involved in sales and sales support functions. Sales is often thought of as one of the more demanding roles in business and commerce.  They are often described as the "athletes" of...2022-11-2850 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness ep12 featuring Alessia MevoliOur guest, Alessia Mevoli, Lecturer, has, together with Dr Peter Sewell developed a remarkable programme for grads and undergrads in the Business and Law faculty at Anglia Ruskin University. They created an extra-curricular module on Mental Agility, Flexibility and Adaptability where students are guided through the 4 components of Mental Toughness - Control, Commitment, Change and Confidence.  In their journey, students learn how to assess those on a personal level by undertaking a deep self-awareness analysis with real-life examples and the MTQ+ questionnaire provided by AQR International! This is an essential issue for graduates, e...2022-11-1452 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness ep11 featuring Joanne TaylorOur guest, Joanne Turley /Joanne Taylor, 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, her colleagues and delivery partners are making a real and sustainable difference with young people who are often at the fringes of society. Joanne is a People & Performance Consultant with the ARK Consultancy in the UK which focuses on the social housing sectors and issues associated with that sector. Her work takes her into reducing young offender re-offending rates, helping...2022-10-3138 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness ep11 featuring Joanne TaylorOur guest, Joanne Turley /Joanne Taylor, 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, her colleagues and delivery partners are making a real and sustainable difference with young people who are often at the fringes of society. Joanne is a People & Performance Consultant with the ARK Consultancy in the UK which focuses on the social housing sectors and issues associated with that sector. Her work takes her into reducing young offender re-offending rates, helping...2022-10-3138 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness ep10 featuring Adrian Logan“Taking setback and risk in your stride”   Our guest for this podcast is Adrian Logan. A little different from some of the others in this series in that there are two strands to this conversation – both linked by a need to manage setbacks and the threat of failure.   Adrian is a coach who helps salespeople and sales teams to improve their performance. Sales is a profession where failure is more frequent than success – and yet you still have to be optimistic.   Adrian incorporates the mental toughness concept and the MTQPlus measure into much of his work.   Adrian was also an Officer in t...2022-10-1742 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness ep9 featuring Andy Riise Our guest is Andy Riise. A truly special guest. We have got to know Andy over the past few years and have come to admire his expertise in applying the mental toughness concept and his depth of understanding of the topic.  Why special? Andy Riise was for almost 25 years a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army where he was the Army's first Master Resilience Trainer and Facilitator. His training and preparation for this key role was both thorough and exceptional.  2022-10-031h 06Talking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness ep8 featuring Penny MalloryOur latest guest is Penny Mallory, keynote speaker and performance coach, and a former British Rally Championship driver. She is a Leading Authority on Mental Toughness. She became the first woman to drive a World Rally Car in the otherwise male-dominated FIA World Rally Championship. Penny has also been a boxer, mountaineer, marathon runner and triathlete over an illustrious career.2022-09-2042 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness ep7 featuring Maureen KeeganOur guest, Maureen Keegan, is one of the earliest adopters of the 4Cs mental toughness concept and measures, first using it in 2004. She is Workforce Development Manager at Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council in the north West of England. For almost 20 years Maureen has integrated the concepts into leadership development, team working and soft skills programs with great success. So much so that she is now regularly asked to introduce the concept to leaders and staff at other local authorities and into leadership development at two local universities.2022-09-0543 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness ep6 featuring Josiah IgonoJosiah as a true authority on the mental toughness concept. Something that shines through in this unique podcast. He also happens to have a PhD in Mental Toughness.  The guest for this podcast is Josiah Igono who, in addition to having been Peak Performance Director for the Texas Rangers Baseball Club, has established his own practice taking the concept to major organisations in the business word as well as professional sport in the USA.  He has also taken the concept to developing young people. 2022-08-1552 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness ep5 featuring Alex OpacicThis podcast explores Alex Opacic's career in basketball and his transition from playing sport for a living into working life and how his business helps other athletes cope with the change.2022-08-0144 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness ep4 featuring the Golf FoundationIn this epidsode we discuss Brendon Pyle's work with the golf foundation and talk with the Founder of Yeast,Peter Wortley, about transforming organisations by developing people within them through coaching. 2022-07-1449 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness ep3 featuring Marius BarnardThis podcast explores the impact that Mental Toughness had on the former elite tennis player, Marius Barnard's career.2022-06-2358 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness ep2 featuring David CharltonThis episode John Perry, Doug Strycharczyk and David Charlton discuss the importance of Mental Toughness in sport.2022-06-0942 minTalking ToughnessTalking ToughnessTalking Toughness ep1 featuring Peter CloughThe podcast explores Peter Clough's journey today and provides a peek at where the 4C's concept will grow and develop into the future. 2022-05-2648 minThe Sport Psych ShowThe Sport Psych Show#164 Prof Peter Clough, Dr John Perry & Doug Strycharczyk - Mental ToughnessIn this episode, I’m delighted to be joined by Prof Peter Clough, Doug Strycharczyk and Dr John Perry who have come on to talk about the newly released 3rd edition of the brilliant book Developing Mental Toughness: Strategies to Improve Performance, Resilience and Wellbeing in Individuals and Organizations. Prof Peter Clough needs little introduction having helped develop the concept of mental toughness. Peter is a research professor interested in performance under pressure and performance enhancement, in particular Mental Toughness. Doug Strycharczyk is the founder and CEO of AQR International - the business that has ta...2021-11-011h 08Hays Worldwide - Leadership Insights PodcastHays Worldwide - Leadership Insights Podcast34: The role of mental toughness in leadership - Doug Strycharczyk, Dr Peter Clough & Dr John Perry34: The role of mental toughness in leadership - Doug Strycharczyk, Dr Peter Clough & Dr John PerryIn this episode, we speak to Doug Strycharczyk, Dr Peter Clough and Dr John Perry of AQR International on the role that mental toughness plays in leadership. As authors of 'Developing Mental Toughness', now in its third edition, the trio are well placed to explain the true definition of toughness, the qualities associated with it and how it can be developed.2021-10-1240 minForging Mettle PodcastForging Mettle Podcast033 | Doug Strycharczyk | What is mental toughness?Find out why we all need mental toughness in our lives, how we can develop it and what exactly it is. With it we have more success, more fulfillment in life, less stress, anxiety and fear. Can we assess how mentally tough we are - we can. Do women or men score higher on these assessments - one of the genders does. Listen to find out and learn more as we dig in on the topic with expert Doug Strycharczyk. Doug is the CEO of AQR and for AQR International – Founded in 1989, AQR is no...2021-05-1948 minThe Sales Maul PodcastThe Sales Maul PodcastEpisode 38 - Mental Toughness Maul with Doug Strycharczyk Part 4 - SERIES FINALE -After a week "off" aka getting some REAL work done - our Sales Ruggers are back with Part 4 on Mental Toughness with Doug Strycharczyk, CEO at AQR back! Listen to Gerry, Ryan and Doug do what they do best ---> Sales Maul! Doug continues to share his vast knowledge with us on the final episode in the series with on Mental Toughness. Connect with Doug on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougstrycharczyk/ Visit AQR's website: https://aqrinternational.co.uk/2021-04-0933 minA Better HR BusinessA Better HR BusinessEpisode 97 - Doug Strycharczyk of AQR InternationalMy guest today is Doug Strycharczyk, CEO of AQR International. AQR International provides clients of all types with a complete solution around the assessment and development of important themes such as mindset, resilience, leadership, team working and personal effectiveness. To see the list of topics as well as all the details of my other guests, check out the show notes here: www.GetMoreHRClients.com/Podcast WANT MORE CLIENTS? Want more clients and/or want to position your agency or consultancy as a thought leader in the Human Resources industry...2021-04-0642 minThe Sales Maul PodcastThe Sales Maul PodcastEpisode 36 - Mental Toughness Maul with Doug Strycharczyk Part 3Our Sales Ruggers are back with Part 3 on Mental Toughness with Doug Strycharczyk, CEO at AQR back! Listen to Gerry, Ryan and Doug do what they do best ---> Sales Maul! Doug continues to share his vast knowledge with us on this value packed episode! Connect with Doug on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougstrycharczyk/ Visit AQR's website: https://aqrinternational.co.uk/2021-03-2044 minThe Sales Maul PodcastThe Sales Maul PodcastEpisode 33 - Mental Toughness Maul with Doug Strycharczyk Part 1The first episode was so good that our sales ruggers had to bring Doug Strycharczyk, CEO at AQR back! Listen to Gerry, Ryan and Doug do what they do best ---> Sales Maul! Doug continues to share his vast knowledge with us on this value packed episode! Connect with Doug on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougstrycharczyk/ Visit AQR's website: https://aqrinternational.co.uk/2021-02-2734 minThe Sales Maul PodcastThe Sales Maul PodcastEpisode 30 - Mental Toughness Maul with Doug Strycharczyk Part 1This episode is so good that our sales ruggers are already planning a part 2 to this conversation. Listen to Gerry, Ryan and Doug Strycharczyk do what they do best ---> Sales Maul! Doug is CEO at AQR and shares his vast knowledge with us on this value packed episode! Connect with Doug on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougstrycharczyk/ Visit AQR's website: https://aqrinternational.co.uk/2021-01-2840 minThe Leaders Council PodcastThe Leaders Council PodcastIn Conversation: Doug StrycharczykDoug Strycharczyk is the chief executive and managing director of AQR International, a supplier of leading-edge psychometrics and leadership and management training, based in Cheshire.2020-05-1400 min