What business leaders can learn from Commonwealth athletes

Once again, the Commonwealth games demonstrated the multiple ways in which human beings can show how amazing they are!

There are crossovers between athletes and business leaders and here are some examples of how you can learn from them.

Football’s coming home – with a mighty resilient roar!

It’s finally come home!! Thank you Lionesses.

This team has been the epitome of Resilience, learning from setbacks and mistakes and knowing how to Thrive in challenging circumstances.

Congratulations!

Dame Deborah James – a Resilient inspiration to us all

There are many Role Models out there for us to be inspired and motivated by. Reflecting upon the life of Dame Deborah James, for me, she truly demonstrated Resilience. Thank you.

Podcast launch! How to build your Resilience.

Would you like to find out more about How to build your Resilience?

Well, these 10 Episodes of my Podcast will support you to get there!

How long does it take to become a CEO?

On average it takes 24 years to become a CEO, however, a long-term study demonstrated, how you can get there faster (and better equipped).

Of course it takes Resilience, however, it’s also about being “squiggly”, asking for help and learning as you go.

What does it really mean to ‘Thrive’?

When people are truly Resilient then they are “living”in a space of Thrive, rather than coping or surviving.

Thriving Leaders know their Strengths, are optimistic, know their Strengths and capabilities and can genuinely see challenges as opportunities. They are “enjoying” themselves most of the time, even if they are dealing with difficult situations.

Building confidence: visualise your future self

How do you Build your Confidence? Or what’s your general belief that you can perform tasks (do stuff?)

There are specific ways in which everyone can build their confidence by working upon their Self-Efficacy and there are 5 ways of doing this.

Resilience gives you the confidence to find your happy place!

Have you had a “Magic moment” in your life? Or even a few of them?

For me, it was one of the first moments when I empowered myself to make a significant choice about my education. This had a hugely positive impact on my wellbeing.