by Catherine Stothart | Jun 20, 2024 | Managing and leading, Motivation
What’s your intention when you give feedback? And what impact does it have? Giving and receiving feedback is fraught with difficulty. We are often embarrassed to give it and afraid of receiving it. It taps into our anxieties and fears. But giving feedback that works...
by Catherine Stothart | Aug 26, 2022 | Motivation, Managing and leading
There was a fascinating discussion this week on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme about productivity. It was very refreshing to hear Paul Drechsler say that “people have a fantastic attitude to work if they are well managed, well motivated, well supported”. I agree with...
by Catherine Stothart | Aug 25, 2021 | Self-confidence and self-esteem
I couldn’t resist writing another blog about what we can learn from sport for our confidence and resilience. I was prompted by this article which has some valuable tips from sports psychologists and there’s a handy summary at the end. ...
by Catherine Stothart | Aug 2, 2018 | Managing and leading
In Pursuit of Performance Reading about Geraint Thomas’s victory in the Tour de France reminded me of the 4 Ps of excellence: passion, perseverance, practice and positive conditions. It also reminded me that what makes a high performing team is “the disciplined...
