Podcast appearances and mentions of russell thackeray

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Dr Russell Thackeray chats with Dr. Shirley Davis, a 30-year HR professional and life coach. Dr. Davis discusses the significance of being intentional about one's environment, the importance of finding one's 'compelling why,' and the impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in workplaces. She shares her journey of building a global consulting business and her experiences managing the challenges and rewards of being in the 'sandwich generation,' caring for both her parents and her daughter. Dr. Davis also talks about her foundation, which supports single mothers with resources for education and entrepreneurship, and underscores the need for robust leadership to create fulfilling and inclusive workplaces. The episode concludes with information on how to connect with Dr. Davis and learn more about her work and upcoming publications.00:00 Introduction and Warm Welcome01:35 Guest Introduction: Dr. Shirley Davis01:45 Dr. Shirley's Professional Journey02:40 Personal Life and Interests04:10 The Dr. Shirley Davis Foundation06:50 Balancing Family and Career10:45 Finding Your Compelling Why14:38 Overcoming Challenges and Taking Risks22:41 The Importance of Inclusion in the Workplace30:02 Leadership and Workplace Culture31:30 Conclusion and ResourcesYou can contact us at info@qedod.comResources can be found online or link at our website https://resilienceunravelled.com#resilience, #burnout, #intuition

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Dr Russell Thackeray discusses with Mohamed Ahmed, an American Egyptian engineer turned entrepreneur, the nuances of transitioning from engineering to entrepreneurship. Based in Seattle, Ahmed shares his experiences working with tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon before co-founding his own company. He emphasises the importance of resilience and robustness, tackling the thought-emotion loop, and the distinction between internal and external pressures. Ahmed also elaborates on his book, 'The Inside Out Entrepreneur,' which serves as a guide for entrepreneurs to prepare mentally, emotionally, and strategically for their journey. The episode is packed with insights on entrepreneurial mindset, managing failures, and the importance of lifelong learning and reflection.00:00 Welcome to Resilience Unravelled01:52 Meet Mohamed Ahmed: From Engineer to Entrepreneur03:11 Cultural Insights: An Egyptian in America05:51 The Entrepreneurial Spirit and Resilience12:34 Understanding Robustness and Resilience in Business15:39 The Psychology of Sales and Entrepreneurial Mindset17:15 Engineering vs. Psychology: Understanding Pressure19:12 The Thought-Emotion Loop in Entrepreneurship19:52 Real-Life Startup Challenges and Resilience24:54 The Importance of Mentors and Advisors28:33 The Inside Out Entrepreneur: Book Insights33:06 Final Thoughts and Resources for EntrepreneursYou can contact us at info@qedod.comResources can be found online or a link at our website https://resilienceunravelled.com

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, the Dr Russell Thackeray interviews Lionel Moses, a veteran, father, and grandfather from New Jersey who has significant experience in various fields, including finance and military service. Lionel shares his insights on the importance of relationships both in personal and professional contexts. He discusses how relationships require intentionality and respect, emphasising the beauty in human differences. Lionel also talks about the challenges and strategies of managing relationships, including dealing with internal conflicts, handling strategic communication, and the role of leadership in fostering positive workplace dynamics. Additionally, Lionel introduces his book 'The Marriage Seed', which uses the metaphor of gardening to explore the cultivation of meaningful and committed relationships.00:00 Introduction to Lionel Moses00:17 Lionel's Background and Personal Life00:49 The Fascination with Relationships00:59 From Accounting to People Skills02:04 The Dynamics of Workplace Relationships02:39 Personal Growth and Relationships06:04 Leadership and Relationship Building09:50 Navigating Conflict in Relationships13:39 The Art of Strategic Communication18:17 Lionel's Book: The Marriage Seed23:14 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsFind out more at resilienceunravelled.comContact us at info@qedod.com

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, host Russell Thackeray interviews Gabriela Rosa, a fertility specialist originally from Brazil, now based in Boston. Gabriela shares her journey from being a naturopathic practitioner to specialising in helping couples overcome infertility and miscarriage. She discusses the complexities and traumas associated with infertility, the impact of age and lifestyle on fertility, and the importance of evidence-based integrative approaches. The conversation also touches on the ethical challenges within the IVF industry and the resilience required to navigate long-standing infertility. Gabriela emphasises the profound emotional and psychological impact of infertility and how it reshapes an individual's sense of purpose and resilience.00:00 Welcome to Resilience Unravelled01:12 Meet Gabriela Rosa: A Fertility Specialist02:56 Understanding Infertility and Miscarriage09:53 The Role of Age and Lifestyle in Fertility18:04 The Emotional and Psychological Impact of Infertility31:55 Navigating the IVF Industry34:53 Parenting After Infertility40:50 Conclusion and Contact InformationYou can contact us at info@qedod.comResources can be found online or a link at our website https://resilienceunravelled.com

In this episode of 'Resilience Unravelled,' Dr Russell Thackeray welcomes Dr. Stewart Desson, CEO and founder of Lumina Learning to discuss all things psychometrics. Known for his innovative Lumina Spark Psychometric Model, Dr. Desson shares his journey from scepticism about personality measurements to creating a tool that integrates both quantitative and qualitative approaches to understanding personality. He explains the framework of the Big Five personality model, addressing biases in traditional psychometric assessments and proposing a more balanced, inclusive language. Dr. Desson emphasizes the importance of self-awareness for leaders and teams, exploring topics such as neurodiversity and the changing nature of personality over time. He also delves into the practical applications of psychometrics in improving team dynamics, leadership, and personal development. The episode highlights ongoing research initiatives and invites listeners to participate, offering insights into how individuals and organisations can leverage these tools for better interpersonal understanding and workplace effectiveness.00:00 Introduction 00:26 Meet Dr. Stewart Desson01:19 The Journey to Psychometrics02:26 PhD Insights and Personality Measurement04:37 Defining Personality06:03 Personality Adaptation and Change09:42 The Ocean Model Explained11:20 Biases in Personality Models15:55 Lumina Learning and Balanced Psychometrics17:03 Understanding the Purpose of Personality Testing18:42 The Role of Leaders in Personality Awareness19:33 Ongoing Research and Opportunities for Participation21:59 Applications and Benefits of Lumina Learning24:55 Challenges and Criticisms of Personality Tools29:35 Neurodiversity and Personality Research32:49 Getting in Touch and Final ThoughtsYou can find Stewart Desson on LinkedinYou can contact us at info@qedod.comResources can be found online or a link at our website https://resilienceunravelled.com

In this episode of 'Resilience Unravelled,' Russell Thackeray interviews Sarah Dale, the founder of Project 1490. Sarah discusses her journey from the corporate C-suite to creating a unique community for career women. Project 1490 offers live events and activities aimed at building confidence and resilience through new experiences. Sarah shares how her love for Montana and its rugged lifestyle influenced her leadership style and entrepreneurial spirit. The conversation also delves into the importance of diversity in leadership, the challenges women face in the corporate world, and the transformative power of play and new activities for personal and professional growth.00:00 Introduction and Greetings00:54 Love for Montana02:17 Corporate Journey and Resilience03:43 Women in Leadership17:22 Project 1490: Empowering Women30:57 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsYou can contact us at info@qedod.comResources can be found online or a link at our website https://resilienceunravelled.com#resilience, #burnout, #intuition

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, host Dr Russell Thackeray engages with Rachel Pastor and Tiffany Hearn from a woman-owned business in the States called Golden Rule Mushrooms. Rachel and Tiffany delve into their personal journeys from overcoming significant adversities and substance abuse to thriving in the wellness and psychedelics space. The discussion focuses on the transformative benefits of microdosing with psilocybin mushrooms and LSD, including reducing anxiety and promoting neuroplasticity. They emphasize the importance of intentional use and offer guidance on protocols for effective microdosing. With insights into the sciense and practical applications, this episode provides an informative overview for those curious about the potential of psychedelics for mental health and well-being.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:59 Rachel's Journey to Wellness04:28 Tiffany's Story of Transformation07:52 Understanding Psychedelics and Microdosing10:19 The Science Behind Microdosing15:52 Personal Experiences and Benefits18:15 Product Information and Usage22:41 How to Start Microdosing24:07 Availability and Sourcing30:21 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsYou can contact us at info@qedod.comResources can be found online or a link at our website https://resilienceunravelled.com#resilience, #burnout, #intuition

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Dr Russell Thackeray interviews Dr. Sharon Spano, a specialist in human and organisational development. Sharon shares insights into her professional journey, focused on trauma-informed approaches and the dynamics of leadership. She discusses the 'emptiness of success' experienced by many high achievers and the critical importance of self-awareness and developmental growth. Sharon also reflects on her personal experiences, including the profound impact of raising a child with a rare metabolic disorder. Through her podcast 'The Other Side of Potential' and her book 'The Pursuit of Time and Money,' she aims to help others lead more meaningful and integrated lives beyond material success.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:05 Sharon Spano's Background and Work02:24 Understanding Organisational and Human Systems03:50 Trauma-Informed Work and Personal Development06:24 Challenges and Dynamics of Leadership15:13 Personal Journey and Insights on Trauma19:47 Workplace Protections and Mental Health25:14 The Concept of Radical Abundance33:10 Conclusion and Contact InformationYou can contact us at info@qedod.comResources can be found online or a link at our website https://resilienceunravelled.com#resilience, #burnout, #intuition

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Russell Thackeray chats with Keith Kurlander, co-founder of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute. Broadcasting from Boulder, Colorado, Keith shares his 25+ years of experience in psychotherapy and his shift towards integrative mental health education. The discussion delves into the frustrations with current mental health care systems, the rise of treatment resistance, and the growing number of psychiatric medication users. Keith advocates for an integrative approach, incorporating nutrition, functional medicine, and even psychedelic therapy as innovative tools to address root causes of mental health issues. He also touches on the impact of technology and social media on mental well-being and the future implications of AI in therapy. The episode wraps up with Keith's insights on the addictive nature of social media, the potential benefits and risks of psychedelics like MDMA, psilocybin, and ketamine, and the importance of nutrition in mental health care.00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene01:04 Keith's Background and Career Journey02:00 Challenges in Mental Health Care04:10 Integrative Psychiatry Explained06:25 The Impact of Technology on Mental Health11:27 Psychedelics in Mental Health Treatment22:22 Nutrition and Mental Health25:23 The Role of Functional Medicine31:15 The Future of Therapy and AI35:37 Conclusion and How to Learn MoreYou can contact us at info@qedod.comResources can be found online or a link at our website https://resilienceunravelled.com#resilience, #burnout, #intuition

In this episode, host Russell Thackeray interviews Dr. Joy Kong, a specialist in regenerative and holistic medicine. Dr. Kong shares her fascinating journey from China to the US, her medical specialization in psychiatry, addiction, and anti-aging medicine, and her eventual focus on stem cell therapy. She passionately discusses the limitations of conventional medicine, the potential of regenerative therapies, and her efforts to educate other physicians. Dr. Kong explains the science behind stem cells, their role in healing and regeneration, and the promising future they represent in mainstream healthcare. The episode also touches on the potential of stem cells to treat various conditions, including brain disorders and aging. For those interested in learning more, Dr. Kong points listeners to her YouTube channel and website.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:43 Joy Kong's Background and Journey to Medicine02:01 Critique of Conventional Medicine05:49 Introduction to Regenerative Medicine07:49 Stem Cell Therapy Explained10:23 Stem Cell Therapy for Aging and Health19:44 Future of Stem Cell Therapy23:28 Mental Health and Stem Cell Therapy25:06 Conclusion and How to Connect with Joy KongYou can contact us at info@qedod.comResources can be found online or a link at our website https://resilienceunravelled.com

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Dr Russell Thackeray welcomes Betsy Wills and Alexander Ellison to discuss their book 'Your Hidden Genius,' which offers a science-backed approach to identifying and harnessing innate talents. Betsy and Alex explain how aptitudes—measurable traits influencing our ability to learn and excel—can guide career choices, personal growth, and even team dynamics. They highlight the significance of aptitudes tested through a series of games rather than self-reported questionnaires. The conversation covers topics like the role of aptitudes in personal and professional life, the difference between aptitudes and personality traits, and the potential applications for this knowledge in various contexts. Betsy and Alex also touch upon the importance of understanding one's aptitudes for fostering resilience and satisfaction in both work and personal domains. Listeners are encouraged to explore their own potential by taking the aptitude assessment included with the book.00:00 Welcome to Resilience Unraveled00:11 Meet Betsy Wills and Alex Ellison02:39 Defining Innate Talents and Aptitudes05:14 The Science Behind Aptitudes08:49 Aptitudes in Practice11:10 Personality vs. Aptitudes15:03 The Hidden Genius Book16:50 Applications and Benefits of Aptitude Assessment32:17 Final Thoughts and FarewellThe book can be found online or a link at our website https://resilienceunravelled.com#resilience, #burnout, #intuition

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Dr Russell Thackeray meets Dara McKinlay who is an expert on teaching the path to forgiveness. They discuss the concept of forgiveness, its relationship with spirituality and healing and its practical application in personal relationships. Dara was initially sceptical about the concept of forgiveness, viewing it as impractical, until experiencing a relationship problem that prompted her to explore it further. She found forgiveness surprisingly effective and realised it differed from the ability to pardon others as she had previously understood. In this podcast Dara explores the idea of forgiveness as a spiritual process involving unconditional love, the importance of balancing the left and right hemispheres of the brain for emotional intelligence and creativity and shares her personal journey of forgiveness.Main topicsThe concept of forgiveness and how it can be a practical path for those who identify as spiritual but not religious Forgiveness as a healing modality that involves spiritual connectionDifferent types of forgiveness, including forgiving oneself, forgiving others and how it can lead to moving on and starting anewWhy forgiveness is often associated with pardoning and why this definition may be limitingThe importance of self-accountability and forgiveness in relationshipsHow blame can be draining and prevent people from moving forward The concept of unconditional love and its role in healing emotional woundsThe concept of forgiveness and its practical applicationYou can find out more about Dara at resilienceunravelled.com/episode/dara-mckinlay and at http://daramckinley.com Dara offers a 6-week forgiveness course three times per year through howtoforgive.com You can find out more about our podcasts and send us messages at https://resilienceunravelled.com#resilience, #burnout, #intuition

Please note that this episode refers to fires in California...In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Dr Russell Thackeray talks to Christy Warren, a retired fire captain from the Berkeley Fire Department in California who talks about her experiences as a firefighter and paramedic and the challenges and stressors associated with the profession. Christy had twenty-five years of service as a professional paramedic and eighteen years as a professional firefighter/paramedic but retired after being diagnosed with PTSD in 2014. In this podcast she shares her feelings of shame and personal struggles with PTSD and highlights the importance of accessing proper treatment and support. Since she retired from the fire service Christy has become a triathlete, completed the Escape from Alcatraz swim five times, and earned a bachelor's degree in business from Washington State University. She is also a volunteer Peer at the West Coast Post-trauma Retreat and is focused on raising awareness about the struggles faced by first responders and their families, the importance of mental health support and haring her story so others don't feel so alone. Main topicsThe challenges and stresses of being a firefighterHow dark humour acts as a coping mechanism for dealing with stressThe balance between safety and expedient decision-making in firefightingThe PTSD symptoms Christy suffered when her nervous system was overwhelmedThe importance of having a support system when dealing with PTSDRaising awareness about the struggles faced by first responders and their familiesThe importance of mental health support for first responders.You can find out more about them at christyewarren.com and at resilienceunravelled.com/episode/christy-warrenHer book is "Flashpoint" https://www.amazon.co.uk/Flash-Point-Firefighters-Journey-Through/dp/1647424488 and she also runs her own podcast "The Firefighter Deconstructed" which provides support and information for first responders.You can find out more about our podcasts and send us messages at https://resilienceunravelled.com/

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Dr Russell Thackeray talks to Jenn Johnson RN. She shares her experiences as an ER nurse in Canada and the complexities of nursing practices in different countries, the evolution of medical collaboration and the challenges faced by nursing students and professionals. Jenn also shared her concept of "nursing intuition", her experiences with workplace bullying and the challenges faced by nursing students and professionals, particularly in relation to burnout, resilience, work-life balance, and dealing with death and grief. Main topicsThe evolution of medical collaboration and professionalism over the past 16 yearsThe shift from a hierarchical to a more collaborative environment in the emergency and recovery roomThe challenges of working with residents and students and the concept of burnout in the caring professions The notion of nursing as a calling, and the possibility of it leading to an expectation of self-sacrifice and a lack of boundaries The guilt that often accompanies saying no to extra work or shiftsJenn's concept of "nursing intuition," which involves trusting her instincts to identify potential health issues in patients.The importance of expanding blood tests when intuition suggests something is off, even if the patient's vital signs appear normal.The challenges of working in a short-staffed environment, where intuition can be crucial in making decisionsYou can find out more about Jenn at https://www.rxforgrowth.com/ or thorough https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-johnson-bscn-rn/ orhttps://www.instagram.com/ernurse.jenn/You can find out more about our podcasts at qedod.com/podcasts - and you can send us messages or questions at info@qedod.com

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Dr Russell Thackeray talks to Debbie R. Weiss. She discusses her experiences as a family caregiver for her father, son and husband, and her journey of self-discovery, including her struggles with burnout and weight loss. Debbie shares how she was burnt out for 25-30 years, feeling angry and resentful, until she turned 50 and took a weekend trip to Bermuda, where she realised she had lost herself. She then made a conscious effort to change her life and focus on her own desires and aspirations. She also explores topics such as mortality, motivation, the importance of self-care and finding new purpose in life. Main topicsThe impact of the loss of her father had on her life.The challenge of her husband's mental illness and why she stayed with him. Why Debbie attributes her sense of duty and advocacy to her upbringing, which made her feel insecure and judged. How she found purpose in taking care of her father and husband, which allowed her to find her voice and advocate for them. The concept of mortality and motivation Why turning 50 prompted Debbie to embark on a journey of self-discovery.The pressure of losing a significant amount of weight within a short time frame and why it can lead to feelings of failure. Why you need to shift mindset and realise that weight loss is a lifestyle change rather than a temporary fix.The importance of self-care, including setting boundaries and saying no, to become more present and tolerant.Find out more at:Website: DebbieRWeiss.com for more information, books, and resources.Memoir "On Second Thought, Maybe I Can" - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Second-Thought-Maybe-Can/dp/1950476693Podcast: Maybe I Can - https://www.debbierweiss.com/blogYou can find out more about our podcasts at qedod.com/podcasts - and you can sen us messages or questions at info@qedod.com#resilience

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Dr Russell Thackeray talks to Dr Patricia Schneider, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Doctorate in Nursing. She talks about the connection between mental health, gut health, and the impact of food on brain and body health. She also talks about the concept of functional medicine, which focuses on a proactive approach to health and wellness, rather than treating symptoms after they have occurred. Patricia's aim to offer her patients more integrated and holistic treatment options by correcting any potential issues through optimal ranges of various health markers.Main TopicsThe importance of identifying underlying infections, including viral, bacterial, and fungal infections, which can impact various bodily functionsThe connection between mental health and gut healthWhy issues with the gut could inhibit the production of serotonin, leading to low moodThe link between brain and body health, with a focus on the impact of food.The negative effects of ultra-processed foods and the vested interests of big food manufacturersThe potential of nutrition as medicine and the importance of good nutrition for long-term healthThe challenges of maintaining a healthy diet in a busy world, and the need for education in cooking and food combinationThe concept of leaky gut and its connection to the microbiome and inflammationThe importance of a healthy diet in reducing inflammation and promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gutPatricia hosts monthly live workshops and offers a free guide on her website, "Unlocking Wellness," which reveals markers and symptoms associated with certain conditions. You can find out more about Patricia and access a free guide ‘Unlocking Wellness' which reveals markers and symptoms associated with certain conditions at wholehealthalternatives.com Patricia also hosts monthly live workshops and details of these can also be found at her website.You can find out more about our podcasts at qedod.com/podcasts - and you can sen us messages or questions at info@qedod.com

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Dr Russell Thackeray meets Dr. Laura Copley, a licensed professional counsellor specialising in complex trauma and relationships to discuss the impact of trauma and abuse on relationships. Dr Laura emphasises the importance of understanding the root causes of problematic behaviours in relationships particularly in the context of past experiences of trauma and abuse.She also discusses how trauma can lead to a heightened sense of control in relationships as a way of coping with feelings of abandonment or injustice and the impact of trauma on adult relationships with a focus on the concept of attachment theory. Additionally she talks about the importance of resilience in children, particularly in the context of parenting and the potential disruption of a child's resilience when faced with chronic stressors.Main topicsThe need for a holistic approach to healing and the importance of growth in relationships and post-traumatic growthThe root causes of mental health and trauma issues, focusing on intergenerational patterns and parentingWhy despite increased access to therapy and counselling, these issues have continued to worsen, suggesting a problem with traditional approachesThe importance of addressing the broader family system and the need for all family members to take responsibility for their roles in perpetuating negative patternsThe significance of understanding the family system as a whole, including the role of animals in reflecting and perpetuating abuseWhy parents should not be afraid to admit when they are wrong and seek help for their children when neededYou can find out more about Laura at https://lauracopley.com/ or Instagram and TikTok at @doccopleyLaura's book is called ‘Loving You is Hurting Me' https://www.amazon.com/Loving-You-Hurting-Authentic-Connection/dp/1538741393You can find out more about our podcasts at qedod.com/podcasts - and you can sen us messages or questions at info@qedod.com#resilience

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Dr Russell Thackeray talks to Dr. Mike Van Thielen, PH.D. an holistc nutrition, health and wellness expert and swimming world record discusses the concept of biohacking, and the process of upgrading the body and mind to reverse biological age. He discusses the importance of reducing exposure to toxins, and the benefits of consuming nutrients that fight inflammation and repair DNA. He also discusses the unique physiological effects of molecular hydrogen, its potential benefits for various diseases, and the accessibility of molecular hydrogen therapy.Subjects include:Biohacking - the process of upgrading the body and mind to objectively reverse biological ageWhy chronological age is not a reliable indicator of healthToxemia and the importance of reducing exposure to toxins from various sourcesThe need to increase intake of nutrients that fight inflammation and repair DNAThe importance of maintaining a proper balance of electrons in the bodyHow Nadph acts as an electron reservoir and allows Vitamin C to be effective in neutralising free radicals.The role of molecular hydrogen in providing electrons to Nadph. The benefits of molecular hydrogen beyond being an electron reservoir for antioxidants, The physiological effects of molecular hydrogenHow hydrogen neutralises the hydroxyl free radicals that cause oxidative stress and mutations, potentially reducing the risk of cancerThe anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic properties of hydrogenThe benefits of for a range of degenerative diseases, particularly cancer and neurodegenerative diseases.The potential benefits and accessibility of molecular hydrogen therapy for people suffering from Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases.You can find out more about Mike at biohackingunlimited.com You can send questions or thoughts to info@qedod.com

KeywordsResilience - Toxic Resilience - Burnout - Leadership Styles - AdaptabilityIn this episode of Resilience Unravelled Dr Russell Thackeray answers some resilience-based questions that have been put to him recently by listeners. This is the first podcast Dr Thackeray has done in this format and today he covers a range of subjects including toxic resilience and how it relates to leadership, how toxic resilience can lead to burnout, different styles of leadership and the relationship between adaptability and resilience. Main topicsDr Thackeray explains what toxic resilience is and its connection to toxic leadership. He explains that toxic resilience is not a real concept, but rather a result of leaders expecting constant strength and performance from their employees without considering their well-being which can lead to burnout and a loss of energy needed for the job. He also addresses the topic of leadership styles, highlighting the importance of adapting one's style to fit individual team members' needs and situations. Dr Thackeray stresses the need for professional conversations and treating employees as adults and suggests that effective leadership is adaptable and driven by task requirements, available resources, time constraints, and risk levels. He also discusses the difference between resilience and adaptability and feels that adaptability is a subset of resilience. Timestamps1. Introductions - 00:02-00 - 00:462. Question 1. Is there such a thing as toxic resilience? - 01:11-04:393. Question 2. What would Dr Thackeray's preferred style of leadership be? - 05:48-09:114. Question 3. Is there a link between adaptability and resilience? - 12:02-13:475. Predictions and Expectations for 2024 - 13:58-18:406. Conclusion and Invitation for more Questions - 18:41-18:54Action items● If listeners have any questions for future Q&A sessions, please send them to info@qedod.com

Keywords - Resilience - Success - Failure - Vision - GoalsIn this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Dr Russell Thackeray talks to Jim Harshaw, a personal performance coach and host of the Success Through Failure podcast. Despite humble beginnings as the son of a construction worker and secretary, Jim became an NCAA Division I All-American wrestler and later the youngest Division I head coach in the country.Jim initially struggled to achieve his goal of becoming an All-American wrestler but on the eve of his last season as a senior wrestler, he gave up on obsessing over the outcome and instead focused solely on putting in his best effort without worrying about whether it would lead to achieving his goal or not. This mindset shift allowed him to perform at his best and enjoy competing more than ever before. Now as president of The Harshaw Group, his performance coaching firm, he has helped CEOs, entrepreneurs, Fortune 500 leaders, and athletes from the NFL, UFC, NCAA, and Olympics maximize their potential, build high-performing teams, and increase resilience by leveraging failure for successim. Jim emphasises that while having a vision and goals are important for success, it's equally crucial to let go of any fear or fixation on outcomes so that you can focus fully on performing your best in each moment without being held back by anxiety or pressure.Main topicsThe elements of the four-part framework for successThe importance of mental focus, hard work, and inspired action.The importance of focusing on the process rather than the outcome.How creating a vision in all areas of life (relationships, self, health, and wealth) is critical for setting goals that align with one's purposeThe importance of failure in personal growth The need for infrastructure to support resilience in real-world situationsThe difference between hard work and inspired action and the significance of having both in alignment with one's vision.The importance of having a clear vision and values to create an environment of excellence.Why having goals, micro-goals, coaches, and people around you is essential for achieving success consistentlyTimestamps1: Introduction to Resilience Unravelled - 00:00-00:33 2: Four-part framework for success - 05:35-11:11 3. Applying the framework - 11:11-17:57 4: Mindset and Performance Psychology - 18:22-22:43 5: Learning and Growth - 25:17-26:32 6: Conclusion and Call to Action - 27:39- 34Action itemsVisit Jim's website, jimharshawjr.com/resilience to schedule a30-minute conversation about how the framework applies to your life, or tolisten to some episodes and access the action plans from those episodes.

KeywordsResilience - Grief - Loss - PurposeIn this episode of Resilience Unravelled Dr. Russell Thackeray talks to Marv Weidner about his experience with grief after losing his wife to cancerbvin 2017. After he lost his wife, Marty, Marv was unsure how to find the resilience and sense of purpose to begin living his life again. With the help of Carol, a counsellor for over 22 years who specialises in grief, Marv learned valuable lessons about facing grief head-on, embracing loss as an integral part of life, staying present in the midst of trauma, de-stressing in healthy ways, and reaffirming or discovering a new sense of purpose. Marv discusses the intense physical, emotional and spiritual impact of grief, as well as the importance of embracing it rather than pushing it away and also talks about rediscovering a sense of purpose after loss and how living with an open heart has become his new purpose. Marv also discusses his new book, "When the Rocks Sing," which serves as a guidebook and handbook for those who have experienced loss. The title of the book comes from an experience Marv had on a rocky beach in New Zealand where he was able to hear rocks chattering against each other due to having a calm mind and clear heart The book grew out of journaling during the grieving process and has been both cathartic and thought-provoking for him. Main topicsRediscovering a sense of purpose after lossUnderstanding and characterising grief Why embracing loss and similar challenges is an integral part of lifeTimestamps1: Introduction to Resilience Unravelled with Dr. RussellmThackeray - (00:00-00:06)2: Setting the scene with Marv Weidner - (00:27-01:31)3: Understanding Grief and its Nature - (02:49-04:50)4: Characterising Grief and Dealing with Loss - (05:04-07:37)5: Rediscovering Your Sense of Purpose - (10:08-12:30)6: Writing as a Tool for Coping with Grief - (13:43-15:51)7: A Guidebook for Grief and Loss - (15:22-16:13)8: The Title "When the Rocks Sing" and Its Significance - (16:25-17:08)9: Engaging the Grief Process and Finding Peace - (17:51-19:12)10: Conclusion with Marv Weidner - (19:33-19:34)Action itemsContact Marv Weidner through Facebook Read his book When the Rocks Sing

KeywordsResilience - Perpetual Style Theory - Perception - SensesIn this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Dr Russell Thackeray talks to Lynda-Ross Vega, and Gary Jordan about their Perceptual Style Theory which focuses on a strengths-oriented approach that helps people understand what they do well. Lynda-Ross has over 35 years of experience in senior management and as a business owner/entrepreneur and is an expert at harnessing the power of perception to help individuals and organisations implement change, empower collaboration, and develop talent. Gary has over 40 years of experience in clinical psychology, behavioral assessment, individual development, and coaching. He earned his doctorate in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology-Berkeley in 1980. In 1983 he joined forces with Lynda-Ross Vega and created Perceptual Style Theory™, a revolutionary psychological assessment system that provides the answers for people to tap into their natural strengths and find more meaning and satisfaction in life. Perceptual Style Theory identifies six different styles based on how people perceive the world through their senses. The six styles are vision, goals, methods, adjustments, flow, and activity and each style has relationships with its neighbouring styles as well as opposites and one-offs. Activity is described as being focused on people and networks while building meaning through personal experience. Adjustments make meaning through observation and see complexity in things. Each style has its own unique characteristics and strengths and Lynda and Gary emphasise the importance of self-awareness in understanding one's own style and how to use it effectively. They also suggest that understanding other people's styles can improve communication and relationships. Main topicsHow Perpetual Style Theory helps people understand their natural and acquired skills.The different styles involved in the Perpetual Style TheoryHow the tool can be useful for self-awareness and communicationThe importance of self-awarenessAction items Find out more about Lynda and Gary at https://www.yourtalentadvantage.com/Look at the free assessment as a taster Read their book "Unlock the Power of Your Perception”

KeywordsResilience - Negotiation – Conflict Resolution – Mindset – Authenticity – Bias – Cultural DifferenceIn this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Dr Russell Thackeray talks to Beth Fisher-Yoshida, a global expert and educator in intercultural negotiation and communication. She's the program director of Columbia University's Master of Science in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution and a negotiation consultant for the United Nations. IN this podcast Beth talks about how everyone can make a difference by being open to learning how to negotiate differently.Beth talks about negotiation and conflict resolution and the importance of having a flexible mindset when operating in different cultures or dealing with conflicts, the challenges posed by media polarisation and the loss of objective news reporting. She also touches on the importance of debate and learning from arguments, even if one doesn't "win."Beth highlights the importance of being open-minded, adaptable, and respectful in relationships and learning, the challenges of bias and cultural differences that affect negotiations and the different contexts in which negotiations occur. She also outlines the tools and skills necessary for successful negotiations as well as the need to be both a teacher and a learner. She then touches on the concept of authenticity, emphasising that it does not mean being uncontrolled or inflexible but rather embracing all facets of oneself while adapting to different contexts. Main topicsThe importance of having a flexible mindset when operating in a different culturethe importance of listening and considering another person's point of viewtools and techniques for negotiationthe language of conflict resolutionthe importance of debatehow you can learn from losing an argumentTimestamps1: Introduction - Russell Thackeray introduces Beth Fisher-Yoshida - 00:00-00:232: Background - Beth talks about her background and how she got interested in conflict resolution and negotiation - 02:02-03:293: Language and Conflict Resolution - Russell asks Beth about the development of language in conflict resolution and negotiation - 04:32-05:534: The Art of Debate - Russell and Beth discuss the importance of debate and the possibility of losing an argument while still learning from it - 08:21-09:015: Learning and Adapting - Russell and Beth talk about the different ways of learning and adapting to different cultures and environments - 11:23-13:426: New Story, New Power: A Woman's Guide to Negotiation - Beth talks about her book, New Story, New Power, and its contents and structure - 17:34-20:127: Negotiation Tools and Techniques - Russell asks Beth about some of the tools and techniques for negotiation that are discussed in her book - 20:20-21:178: Real-Life Examples - Russell Thackeray and Beth Fisher-Yoshida discuss some of the real-life examples of negotiation that are presented in her book - 21:17-22:459: Conclusion - Russell Thackeray and Beth Fisher-Yoshida wrap up the conversation and discuss how to find out more about Beth Fisher-Yoshida and her book 24:02-25:06Action itemsRead Beth's book ‘New Story, New Power: A Woman's Guide to Negotiation' which focuses on negotiation strategies for womenFind out more about Beth at bethfisheryoshida.com

KeywordsResilience – Valuepreneurship – Productivity – Value – Perspective In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Dr Russell Thackeray talks to Sanjeev Loomba, a distinguished business leader and an expert in the field of Valuepreneurship™. Sanjeev has worked with leaders from major companies like Johnson & Johnson, Vodafone, Reckitt Benckiser, Cognizant and in this podcast he shares his background, starting as a junior auditor, his disillusionment with the way business was done and eventually of establishing his own company Real Potential. He also talks about his journey in industry as a finance director, marketing director, strategy director and CEO of different corporations across different countries and industries. He also talks about his methodology valuepreneurship, which is about looking at the world differently and focusing on end impacts for customers or whoever they serve to drive productivity up. His book, The Ninth Gear, provides a method for implementing valuepreneurship and is divided into five sections with a focus on understanding what constitutes value. The first section focuses on establishing a culture and understanding value. The second section is about developing strategy for any profession or pursuit. In the third section, Loomba encourages readers to examine their mindset and become resilient leaders. The fourth section explores what it means to be a leader in today's world, while the fifth and final section addresses unifying people and building relationships. Sanjeev believes that his book can benefit anyone pursuing a professional career, from CEOs to small business owners, sportspeople or musicians etc.Main topicsthe importance of perspective and context in understanding value, and how organisations can become too siloedthe concept of valuepreneurship, where individuals prioritise making an impact on others over selling products or servicesthe need for collaboration and calculating return on investment to show the value of decisions. Timestamps1: Introduction and greetings - 00:00-00:252: Sanjeev's Background and Approach - 00:41-02:083: Sanjeev's approach to looking at the world differently and finding hidden talents - 05:12-05:594: Sanjeev's example of helping a company re-strategise and think about the impact of their work - 06:12-09:45:5: Sanjeev's ability to make discontinuous leaps and links between different subject areas - 10:10-13:186: The importance of perspective and context in developing resilience - 13:54-15:037: Overview of Sanjeev's book, The Ninth Gear - 24:36-30.508: ConclusionAction itemsRead Sanjeev's book The Ninth GearFind out more about Sanjeev at valuepreneurship.com

Keywords - Resilience – Future Proofing – Adaptive Transformation – Processesand Systems In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Lisa L. Levy an author, speaker, coach, consultant, and entrepreneur talks about future proofing your organisation. Lisa is the author of FutureProofing Cubed and founder of Lcubed Consulting, a management consulting firm that focuses on aligning people, processes and technology. Her secret sauce to success is leveraging key elements of Project Management, Process Performance Management, Internal Controls, and Organisational Change Management to build teams with the skills and capabilities to drive strategic results.Lisa focuses on helping her clients narrowed down the top 3 challenges they usually face.Clarity - complete analysis to identify your business & revenue inhibitors.Enablement - mind control empowerment for your entire team and organisationPerformance - clear objectives and frequent accountability and performance reviewMain topics● The importance of processes in organisations and the need to break them to be more innovative and efficient. ● The importance of process building, system design, and leadership management in future-proofing an organisation. ● The challenge of aligning people, processes, and technology to achieve organisational goals. ● The need for effective communication and training to ensure the successful implementation of systems and processes.● The importance of adaptability, innovation, and ideation in business. ● The need to constantly generate new ideas to stay ahead of competitors and avoid stagnation.● The importance of learning from failures. ● The lack of understanding of process and statistics among managers. ● The need for businesses to be agile and adaptable in order to succeed in an ever-changing world.Timestamps1: Introduction from Dr Russell Thackeray - 00:01-00:382. Lisa's background - 01:31-02:30: 3. Russell asks Lisa about her concept of future proofing - 04:48-05:57: 4. Lisa explains her adaptive transformation framework and how it can be used by companies of any size - 05:26-06: 34:5. Russell asks about Lisa's personal background and experience with future proofing.06:47-07:39: 6. Russell asks Lisa about the critical processes that business owners and board members need to be aware of to future proof their organisation - 13:41-15:25 7. Lisa discusses the importance of organisational change management and leadership in future proofing - 15:26-17:03: 8. Lisa discusses her book, Future Proofing Cubed, and its focus on the Adaptive Transformation Frameworks - 20:06-21:139. Lisa describes her favourite chapter in the book, which addresses the problems that keep leaders up at night - 21:27-22:35: 10. Russell and Lisa discuss the importance of ideation and learning in future proofing. - 26:06-26:4111. Russell thanks for her time and asks how listeners can find out more about her - 27:28-29:45:Action items● Find out more about Lisa's...

KeywordsResilience – Communication Style – Leadership Alignment – Performance –Talent-centricIn this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Dr Russell Thackeray talks to Carol Schultz a talent equity and leadership advisory expert. Recognised for her proficiency in corporate leadership, Carol has spent three decades helping executives gain clarity in their careers, make bold leadership moves, and create cultures of performance. In this podcast Carol talks about her work helping companies build talent-centric organisations. She explains that leadership alignment is crucial to achieving this goal and that she often starts with discovery meetings to identify gaps in vision and communication. She also discusses generational differences in communication preferences, the importance of diversity for avoiding groupthink and the challenge of dealingwith conflict as a leader. Carol also explains the importance of communication and coaching for effective workplace relationships. She believes that blind spot awareness is crucial for building a talent-centric organisation but acknowledges that not all successful organisations prioritise this. She also talks about the challenge of working with people who have different beliefs or backgrounds, and how to navigate personal issues in the workplace. Finally, she mentions her book "Powered by People," which focuses on recruitment, retention, and revenue in talent-centric organisations. Main topicsdiscovering gaps in vision, business strategy, and communicationthe differences in communication between generationsthe importance of effective communication and understandingcoaching to uncover blind spots and give AHA momentsgetting leadership teams aligned so they can take action on other mattersthe need for effective team communication understanding the preferred communication style of team membersaddressing personal issues that may affect an employee's performance in the workplacewhy leadership teams should be open to conversations about improving organisational performanceTimestamps1: Introduction and Guest Introduction (0:00-0:24)2: Aligning Leadership Teams (0:50-2:58)3: Communication Differences (3:06-4:37)4: Effective Communication Strategies (5:20-6:35)5: Coaching for Improved Communication (15:06-17:16)6: Overcoming Personal Biases (18:10-20:47)7: Addressing Organisational Issues (21:03-23:26)8: Guest's Book and Interview (25:09-27:39)Action itemsRead Carol's book Powered By People: How Talent-Centric Organizations Master Recruitment, Retention, and Revenue (and How to Build One)Find out more about Carol at verticalelevation.com.

This week on the Resilience Unravelled podcast, Dr Russell Thackeray talks to Craig Archibald who is an acting coach in California who works with actors at all levels in their careers. He became involved in the theatre when he was 11 years old and progressed to a professional actor when he was 15. He worked at the Royal National Theatre in London and New York's Neighbourhood Playhouse studying the Stanislavski method of acting and then had a twenty-year acting career before realising he also had another set of skills, those of writing, producing and coaching. In his mid 40s he moved from Manhattan to Malibu and set up a west coast version of his New York coaching operation where over the last 12 -15 years he has worked with young artists to get their careers on the road as well as working with people higher in the industry. In this podcast: Craig explains why perfection is not needed - 95% is good enough How actors create roles and ‘live truthfully under imaginary circumstances' Why actors need resilience, integrity and authenticity.

The First Africa Family Business Summit (AFBS) will be held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra on June 24th 2022. The aim of the AFBS is to bring together family business practioners and help them to build a network that will allow them to share information and insights amongst themselves. The audience will be made up of family business owners and senior management, the next generations of their families and other key stakeholders in family businesses. The AFBS is a hybrid conference with virtual and face to face attendance. Dr Russell Thackeray will be leading a workshop on building personal resilience and the toolkits needed to facilitate this in the afternoon session. The evening Session will allow wider networking and focus more on organisational resilience with key speakers on the theme of  “Building Resilience in Family Businesses for Continuity”.

I've always been intrigued about the roles of business psychologists and certified business coaches and their ability to elevate the performances of the people and businesses they work with.In this show, I visited with Dr. Russell Thackeray, a business psychologist, certified coach, trainer, and renowned speaker. We addressed topics such as resistance, when to hire a business coach, the intentions and execution of tough love, psychological capacity, and much more.

Rosie Mankes is a life coach, motivational speaker, and author of Find Your Joy and Run With It, a memoir about overcoming her second battle with cancer, the transitioning of her mother into an assisted living facility, and the unexpected loss of her brother, all within one year. Rosie talks to Dr Russell Thackeray about how her identity as a secret comedian helped her come out of adversity happier and stronger and how humour was one of the healthiest coping mechanisms for her. In this podcast: Rosie explains how she managed to find joy in everyday living again How making a number a small changes can work better than ‘big picture' thinking Why you need to define what makes you happy

This week on the Resilience Unravelled podcast, Dr Russell Thackeray talks to Arman Vestad who spent a lot of his life on the run! Through a series of poor life choices and unfortunate circumstances, he found himself dealing drugs and engaging in other criminal activity. After leaving prison for the 10th time, it wasn't long until Arman found himself under arrest once again. This time, however, a policeman on the case sat down with him and asked what he could do to help. He showed that he cared, and those few moments changed the course of Arman's life forever. In this podcast: Arman talks about the importance of young people having boundaries and limits The power of community How one person can turn someones life around

The Soberful Life with Veronica Valli This week on the Resilience Unravelled podcast, Dr Russell Thackeray talks to Veronica Valli who struggled with alcoholism through most of her twenties. A binge drinker, she was aware for some time that something was wrong but was unable to define what it was however a chance meeting led to her finally getting help and turning her life around. At the height of her addiction, Veronica was unable to go to work without the aid of a drink and her life and confidence were in tatters. She got sober in 2000 at the age of twenty-seven and now uses this experience to help and inspire others. In this podcast: Veronica talks about the signs that someone might be struggling with alcohol How alcohol affects the genders differently The importance of connection and community.

Welcome to 2022! This week Dr Russell Thackeray muses on the recent arrival of 2022 and suggests some ideas to make the most of the year. He focuses some thoughts on the nature of resolutions as opposed to goals and challenges us to think more creatively about where and why we are aiming as people often understate their long term ambitions. There will also some thoughts around choices and the nature of willpower, whether it depletes along the lines of decision fatigue, or whether it's more of a belief system. Hopefully there will be a few ideas or nuggets that you may find useful. As we enter our next phase of podcasts, we would like to wish you all a tremendous and fulfilling New Year!!

Another chance to listen to last year's Christmas podcast from Dr. Russell Thackeray. In it he talks about why resilience is so important at this time of year and also explains the need to stop and rejuvanate ourselves and/or invest in ourselves to plan forward. Finally, he discusses how the narrative we use can help our mental state and how confirmation bias can help give us the things we believe in. The only other thing to say is that we hope you have a happy and safe Christmas and we look forward to catching up with you again in 2022!

Pat Helmers the Sales Podcaster turned Cannabis Advocate Cannabis Advocate Pat Helmers joins us on The Next 100 Days Podcast. He discusses a recent career change. It's all happened in the last 100 days. Pat has become a Cannabis Advocate. His new podcast offers him cannabis industry networking opportunities. The cannabis market size is roughly $13 billion now. It's forecast to grow to $70 billion in 7 years! So you can see, it's a sound strategy for him to become a vocal advocate for the cannabis industry. In March, Pat's Sales Babble Podcast is 8 Years Old!  Imagine that, podcasting once a week for 8 years! Now that is consistency! Listen here: https://www.salesbabble.com Being a Cannabis Advocate http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Pat-Helmers-Cannabis-Advocate.mp4 Pat plans to use his Cannabis Advocate Podcast as a way to network. He wants to be a match-maker. Moreover, he wants to be an advocate for the Cannabis industry. In the United States, cannabis is legal in some States, but not at the Federal level. However, as there are problems with products crossing state borders. More than that, there are problems with banking too. Pat says that over time he wants to connect with people. You can do that with a podcast. Is Cannabis a Gateway to Other Drugs? However, Pat says it isn't. On the other hand, you might want to look at this NIH Research Report. Meantime, it does seem to have an interesting history. http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Pat-Helmers-Gateway-Drug.mp4   Pat Helmers provides a Testimonial for The Next 100 Days Podcast Including an outtake too! http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Pat-Helmers-Testimonial.mp4 Pat is vehement about Cannabis not being a gateway drug. He cited the 1980s and Nancy Reagan pushing the 'gateway' drug agenda. The process States take, like California, is decriminalisation, then medical use, then adult use. But, it's a slow process. Pat's wife's story http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Pat-Helmers-Wifes-Story.mp4 The pharmaceutical industry does not want cannabis legalisation. Pat reckons the hero stories will start to gain acceptance. Pat is a stoic. He doesn't work in a world of fear. Instead, he wants to exude courage, wisdom and kindness. Kevin mentioned Russell Thackeray and CBD - a previous podcast. His point is it'll take time through regulation cycles to make cannabis legal. Pat sees opportunity in the problems besetting the industry. How Will Pat Monetise the Podcast? http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Pat-Helmers-Monetising-His-New-Podcast.mp4 It is a growing market. 5x in the next 7 years. An index play would seem a sensible investment. Pat's a Philosopher  Look up Pat here: https://taotechingofsales.com/about/ http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Pat-Helmers-Philosopher.mp4 Get in touch with The Next 100 Days hosts… Graham Arrowsmith Finely Fettled helps out financial advisers, investment brokers and care homes to market to affluent and high net worth customers. Meet Professionals – This is Graham's business focused on providing lead generation systems for financial advisory companies. Contact Graham: LinkedIn: Visit Graham's LinkedIn Profile Twitter: Visit Graham's Twitter Page Email:  Email Graham Direct Kevin Appleby Kevin is a Chartered Accountant who has worked as a management consultant for a number of years specialising in finance transformation and implementing business change. Currently, he is COO of GrowCFO. GrowCFO is Where Finance Leaders Grow Together. Becoming a successful CFO requires commitment and dedication towards delivering your full potential. GrowCFO provides both community and CPD accredited training designed to grow the next generation of finance leaders. You can find Kevin on LinkedIn and at kevinappleby.com  

A Review of the Last 6 Years with Kevin Appleby & Graham Arrowsmith After 6 years of podcasting, Graham and Kevin decided to review what they'd achieved in this milestone 300th episode. Prior to the podcast in our way, we agreed to discuss 3 things that have been good for us and 3 things that have not been so good during that time. And not just for the podcast, but for our businesses too. Kevin pays homage to Internet Business Mastery Without both Kevin and I listening to the Internet Business Mastery podcast, we would not have even met, let alone start a podcast. The presenters of this popular show, have both been guests on The Next 100 Days. Here are the links to their shows with us. Jeremy Frandsen - #100 Lifestyle Design Jason Van Orden - #223 Thought Leadership Kevin Blames Internet Business Mastery for Making it Sound Too Easy! Kevin was in determined mood. On his list of didn't go so well, they were at the top of his negative list too! http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Kevin-Internet-Business-Mastery-Podcast.mp4 Kevin relented! Jeremy and Jason brought us together. Kevin also got to know another previous two-time guest - Russell Thackeray too. Additionally, for Kevin, he is also forging a business relationship with Dan Wells in their Grow CFO business. Strengths of The Next 100 Days Podcast Another review point Kevin makes is that our consistency in producing episodes helps us attract guests. Many of our guests introduce themselves to us through the APPLICATION form on this website! Graham pointed out that many of our guests are ex-corporate, probably running their own businesses and like to have fun. They don't take themselves too seriously! http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Strengths-of-The-Next-100-Days-Podcast.mp4 But is The Next 100 Days Podcast TOO GENERAL? Kevin pointed out that we have been a generalist podcast. In this way, has it been both success and failure. Success in that we have brought so many very interesting guests, covering a wide arc of topics. But could we have done better, by being highly focused on one or two markets? We are not niche. If we provide a service for everyone, you are providing a show for no-one. Kevin made the point that his Grow CFO shows grown quickly because it is focused on a small audience. It is relevant to them. Graham made the point that in the next 100 days, in a business context, topics could be virtually anything. It's Difficult to Scale a Podcast http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Kevin-Diffcult-to-Scale-a-Podcast.mp4 The lesson to be learned is be clear about WHY you want to do it and to WHOM will you provide the service to. Accurate Thinking Graham made the case that when the podcast was being first thought of, both Kevin and Graham were probably not displaying Accurate Thinking. http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Graham-Accurate-Thinking.mp4 In Renegade Millionaire, Dan Kennedy uses accurate as in "knowing facts you may not want to know". For Graham, delegation has been a negative. Recently, we used a photo without permission and that cost Kevin and Graham. Graham cited a legal agreement that he probably ought not to have entered, and with better accurate thinking he would have avoided. So, with both staffing issues and contracts, accurate thinking - delving into the facts you mat not want to know, a better outcome would have been possible. Fail Fast, Fail Forward Kevin mentions how he has achieved results through people. Especially with his involvement with GrowCFO. Dan Wells and Kevin brought complementary skills. Then they needed mentoring. After that they transformed their website with a person focused on their website. Graham notes he needs to refresh his website, so he wants to get his website updated. Kevin said Finely Fettled's website is purely being used as a lead generation tool. It is.

Psychological Safety is something that Dr Thackeray has long been fascinated by and he is particularly interested in how it aligns with Burnout and Resilience. In this podcast he discusses: What psychological safety is What it's all about What it has to offer us Some of the different theoretical ideas around psychological safety.

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) shares his recent appearance on the Resilience Unraveled Podcast with Dr. Russell Thackeray, titled: "Trends in Organizational Development." Episode Overview: Dr Jonathan H. Westover, Ph.D. is a US-based thought leader, entrepreneur, management consultant, author, teacher, and research academic. He leads the Organisational Leadership Department at Utah Valley University and also undertakes research on global comparisons in worker engagement and satisfaction, and the drivers of worker motivation across the world. In this podcast: Dr Westover talks about organisational trends and developments Global systems and their influence on organisational dynamics and the motivation of employees The contextulisation of theories and ideas." Check out Dr. Westover's new book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/leadershipalchemy. Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/hci-magazine. Ranked in the Top 10 Performance Management Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/performance_management_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 10 Workplace Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/workplace_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 HR Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/hr_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 Talent Management Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/talent_management_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 Personal Development and Self-Improvement Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/personal_development_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 30 Leadership Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/leadership_podcasts/

This week on the podcast, Dr Russell Thackeray talks to Laura Khoudari who is a trauma practitioner, certified personal trainer, and corrective exercise specialist whose work grew out of her own experience healing from trauma.   Laura designed an holistic program to support her own treatment for PTSD that combined talk therapy, mindfulness, bodywork, and strength training. Realising there weren't more people in the fitness space equipped to help clients living with trauma, she decided to become the trauma informed personal trainer and coach she wished she had had.

Happy Monday, Let's Talk Sales listeners! On this week's episode, we bring back Dr. Russell Thackeray. We had Russell on the show back in February 2020 to talk about resilience in sales, and were eager to revisit the topic of resilience after this past year. You can find last year's episode here. Russell is the […] The post Defining Resilience with Dr. Russell Thackeray appeared first on Criteria For Success.

In this episode, Dr. Russell Thackeray talks to Nancy J. McKay who is based in Colorado. Nancy is the Founder of Amazing Outlook Coaching and believes that you can't be courageous without first being vulnerable. Nancy has been through some challenging and life changing events and became acutely aware that life is short, and there was no time to lose to follow her dreams. She completely changed course at the age of 60 and became a Certified Mind-Body-Eating Coach in 2018, a Certified Wayfinder Life Coach in 2019 and a Certified Equus Coach in 2020. She now uses her experience, training, and passion to help women explore and eliminate what is holding them back, challenge old beliefs and patterns and replace them with tools and strategies that empower them change their lives.

In this episode, Dr. Russell Thackeray talks to Dr Sara Geber, a nationally recognised authority and expert in the area of life planning and retirement transition. Around ten years ago, Sara realised a lot of her executive coaching clients were starting to think about their retirement plans rather than their strategic plans! Over the last few years the idea of retirement has changed. Baby Boomers want to do things their way by staying active and productive. There is a different trajectory of ageing now with the percentage of people staying healthy into their 70s and 80s growing every year and exercise and is important to this, both physical and mental! In this podcast: Sara talks about the way the Baby Boomer generation look at retirement The things we should all be thinking about when planning for retirement The additional things solo agers should be considering.

Surviving lockdown was an issue raised in the last GrowCFO Situation Room networking group. I asked resilience specialist Russell Thackeray for some advice. Our finance leader community is affected by lockdown in a number of ways. Some are working solo, home alone. Others are struggling to do a high-pressure role alongside home schooling and childcare. Yet others might be finding themselves in between jobs. It's lockdown number 3, its starting to feel like Groundhog Day, and the weather isn't great anymore. So, how do we all keep sane? Surviving lockdown is the wrong mindset Many people are currently extremely worried about this lockdown and part of the problem is the way that we frame it.  We often think about surviving lockdown, rather than accepting it and then working out how best to deal with it. People spend a lot of time reading negative headlines in the press, which can easily make you feel depressed.  However, the chances are that many positive things have also happened to you during the past year.  For example, new hobbies, personal achievements, business successes, family additions, discovering more things to do locally, meeting more of your community and spending valuable time with your household members. It is important to build the right mindset and select which facts you would like to focus on when determining how you really feel. Personal resilience helps surviving lockdown Building personal resilience is essential towards surviving lockdown.  Everybody has their own unique combination of circumstances. Your circumstances can have a huge impact on how this lockdown is affecting you.  The chances are that you cannot do many of the things that you previously enjoyed doing. Spending time with family and friends; going to work; travelling; visiting bars or restaurants; and playing sport.  Plus, many people probably haven't had much time off work recently. Regardless of how you feel, you need to find a sense of perspective and determine what best options are available to you.  Otherwise, you can easily fall into the trap of blurring the lines between personal life and work. This will inevitably lead to you working harder at the expense of your wellbeing. Statistics show that employed people are currently working incredibly hard and that most people are being incredibly productive.  However, this is unsustainable and carries a range of risks including developing stress and potential burnout.  You could also be missing an opportunity to maintain some form of personal life. Maybe there's an opportunity to develop new hobbies that you may benefit from How long is your working day? Many people now have a potential working day from the moment that you wake up until the moment that you fall asleep.  Other than attending various Zoom sessions, much of your work can be done at any time. You can balance it around your personal requirements, household and family commitments. However, given the blurred lines between each of these activities, many people find themselves constantly juggling work, homeschooling, childcare, household requirements and personal activities all into one go.  This can result in doing 14 things badly, rather than delivering each of these effectively in turn. Neurotherapy shows that the way we think, feel and act is reflected in our physiological functioning. Particularly in the brain and nervous system.  Problems like depression and anxiety form when your brain gets stuck in maladaptive states and patterns, due to the hormonal feeding of cortisol into our system.  Surviving lockdown is all about managing cortisol Just small amounts of anxiety will create a cortisol load rocking through their body, affecting your heart, lungs, digestive system, glucose immunology and brain function.  Too much of your physiology is being poisoned by cortisol, which loves glucose and drains energy. You need to control your situation to prevent cortisol from being stimu...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Russell Thackeray about performance, accountability, and building employee resilience in organizations (originally aired July 22, 2020). See the video here: https://youtu.be/xWCmhDtFXlg. Dr. Russell Thackeray (https://www.linkedin.com/in/russellthackeray/) is an expert at assisting people and organizations drive change, achieve goals and win, in a constant and sustainable way. A psychologist, coach and hypnotherapist, Dr Thackeray regularly works with the ‘soft issues' in business by building the strong culture and emotional and mental toughness that allows people to thrive, whatever life throws at them. As a speaker, coach and trainer Dr Thackeray can be challenging, especially with senior groups in driving sustainable change by creating accountability through resilience tactics and techniques. However, he also deploys extraordinary empathy that allows him to work across levels, genders and hierarchies to ensure people are inspired and seize their opportunities in both life and at work. His fast-paced, impactful and engaging training, workshops and presentations provide real world, practical strategies and skills that improve the performance of organizations and individuals. He has also developed an innovative new approach to the evaluation of learning in organizations through a highly practical and analytical method that backs up development with statistical evidence and proof. Dr Thackeray has substantial and varied experience working within sales and marketing, operational management (including a spell as a CEO in a UK Law Firm) as well as time as an organizational development consultant and coach. He has worked with a diverse range of organizations including Central and Local Government, the National Health Service, Mercedes Benz, GKN, The Guardian, Hyundai, QinetiQ and Asda as well as for Private Equity and Venture Capitalists. As an entrepreneur, he has grown a number of organizations and has worked in the investment space with a number of UK Private Equity companies, including some major UK universities, to help them build the best people to ‘ramp up' their investments. He is also a non-executive director of a number of digital businesses including lifestyle transformation and cruise travel companies. Ranked in the Top 10 Performance Management Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/performance_management_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 10 Workplace Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/workplace_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 HR Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/hr_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 Talent Management Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/talent_management_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 Personal Development and Self-Improvement Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/personal_development_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 30 Leadership Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/leadership_podcasts/

Your first CFO role will involve a big step change in responsibility and take you right to the edge of your comfort zone and beyond. You need to stay resilient in order to survive. Dr Russell Thackeray is a psychologist and psychotherapist who specialises in resilience and frequently coaches c-suite executives. He shares his expertise on the GrowCFO Show Dr Russell Thackeray started his career as a professional musician before a career in sales and marketing. he has been CEO of a law firm and founded a major training business. These days he operates an organisational development consultancy and coaching business. He has worked with a diverse range of organisations including Central and Local Government, the National Health Service, Mercedes Benz, GKN, The Guardian, Hyundai, QinetiQ and Asda as well as for Private Equity and Venture Capitalists. As an entrepreneur, he has grown a number of organisations and has worked in the investment space with a number of UK Private Equity companies, including some major UK universities, to help them build the best people to ‘ramp up' their investments. He is also a non-executive director of a number of digital businesses including lifestyle transformation and cruise travel companies. Is it difficult to stay resilient in your first CFO role? Russell believes there are many challenges faced by the first time CFO that will call upon the new CFO's resilience. As a new CFO you have been working hard to land your first chance to do the top job. You have aspired to the role for a long time, but its a massive step up. The fight to win the job was tough, but it's only the start. Now the really hard work starts, so yes its going to take all the resilience you have in order to survive and then thrive. Russell identifies two possible scenarios Scenario 1: You rise to the new challenge, and perform well. but find it really stretches you and overwhelm comes from the volume and variety of work you need to undertake and the need to operate at a whole new level Scenario 2: You perform poorly, you struggle with the huge range of new skills needed to do the top job. You were comfortable as head of the finance function, but the new role is a million miles from your comfort zone. You struggle to deal with your new senior colleagues, and overwhelm gets the better of you. How do you stay resilient in Scenario 1? A major issue in scenario 1 is that your personal time gets squeezed. You have little time to do personal development and your own training goes out the window. Your wellbeing is at risk from the overwhelm of your new responsibilities. To stay resilient you must: Learn to leave behind the job you did before, you can't afford to hang on to the safety security & comfort of the finance functionIf your new job is in the same company then make sure you have replaced yourself with a great number 2If your new job is in a different company then make sure the team around you is strong and capable to support youYou can't be the outward face of the company while still looking inward, so you must be ruthless and jettison what you brought with you.Avoid the familiar, throw yourself into the stuff you aren't good at. You will become good at it in time.You need a good mentor. We discussed mentoring in episode 5 of the GrowCFO Show Don't be afraid to ask for help. Asking for help isn't a sign of weaknessFind the natural rhythm of your job. The regular requirements of the job won't be apparent at first, you need time to settle in.Let your team do the technical stuff, you don't need to be the expert in everything How do you stay resilient in Scenario 2? The issue is you have bitten off way more than you can chew. You are drowning. You don't have all the skills to do the CFO role. Maybe you have been over promoted and shouldn't be doing the job. There's actually no harm in admitting this if it is the case. Not admitting it can be more dangerous,

Dr. Russell Thackeray of Qedod talks about resilience and how we can boost our own. Episode 1720: Three Sides to Resilience and How to Boost Yours with Mindfulness by Dr. Russell Thackeray of Qedod on Meditation Dr Russell Thackeray is an expert at assisting people and organisations drive change, achieve goals and win, in a constant and sustainable way. A psychologist, coach and hypnotherapist, Dr Thackeray regularly works with the ‘soft issues' in business by building the strong culture and emotional and mental toughness that allows people to thrive, whatever life throws at them. The original post is located here: https://qedod.com/three-sides-resilience-boost/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Russell Thackeray of Qedod talks about resilience and how we can boost our own. Episode 1720: Three Sides to Resilience and How to Boost Yours with Mindfulness by Dr. Russell Thackeray of Qedod on Meditation Dr Russell Thackeray is an expert at assisting people and organisations drive change, achieve goals and win, in a constant and sustainable way. A psychologist, coach and hypnotherapist, Dr Thackeray regularly works with the ‘soft issues' in business by building the strong culture and emotional and mental toughness that allows people to thrive, whatever life throws at them. The original post is located here: https://qedod.com/three-sides-resilience-boost/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Russell Thackeray of Qedod talks about resilience and how we can boost our own. Episode 1720: Three Sides to Resilience and How to Boost Yours with Mindfulness by Dr. Russell Thackeray of Qedod on Meditation Dr Russell Thackeray is an expert at assisting people and organisations drive change, achieve goals and win, in a constant and sustainable way. A psychologist, coach and hypnotherapist, Dr Thackeray regularly works with the ‘soft issues' in business by building the strong culture and emotional and mental toughness that allows people to thrive, whatever life throws at them. The original post is located here:  and in   and !   Interested in advertising on the show? Visit 

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Dr. Russell Thackeray about performance, accountability, and building employee resilience in organizations. See the video here: https://youtu.be/xWCmhDtFXlg. Dr. Russell Thackeray (https://www.linkedin.com/in/russellthackeray/) is an expert at assisting people and organisations drive change, achieve goals and win, in a constant and sustainable way. A psychologist, coach and hypnotherapist, Dr Thackeray regularly works with the ‘soft issues' in business by building the strong culture and emotional and mental toughness that allows people to thrive, whatever life throws at them. As a speaker, coach and trainer Dr Thackeray can be challenging, especially with senior groups in driving sustainable change by creating accountability through resilience tactics and techniques. However, he also deploys extraordinary empathy that allows him to work across levels, genders and hierarchies to ensure people are inspired and seize their opportunities in both life and at work. His fast-paced, impactful and engaging training, workshops and presentations provide real world, practical strategies and skills that improve the performance of organisations and individuals. He has also developed an innovative new approach to the evaluation of learning in organisations through a highly practical and analytical method that backs up development with statistical evidence and proof. Dr Thackeray has substantial and varied experience working within sales and marketing, operational management (including a spell as a CEO in a UK Law Firm) as well as time as an organisational development consultant and coach. He has worked with a diverse range of organisations including Central and Local Government, the National Health Service, Mercedes Benz, GKN, The Guardian, Hyundai, QinetiQ and Asda as well as for Private Equity and Venture Capitalists. As an entrepreneur, he has grown a number of organisations and has worked in the investment space with a number of UK Private Equity companies, including some major UK universities, to help them build the best people to ‘ramp up' their investments. He is also a non-executive director of a number of digital businesses including lifestyle transformation and cruise travel companies.

Dr. Russell Thackeray of Qedod shares 4 easy steps to finding your purpose. Episode 1672: 4 Easy Steps to Finding Your Purpose by Dr. Russell Thackeray of Qedod on Simple Process for Life Planning Dr. Russell Thackeray is an expert at assisting people and organisations drive change, achieve goals and win, in a constant and sustainable way. A psychologist, coach and hypnotherapist, Dr. Thackeray regularly works with the ‘soft issues' in business by building the strong culture and emotional and mental toughness that allows people to thrive, whatever life throws at them. The original post is located here: https://qedod.com/4-steps-finding-purpose/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Russell Thackeray of Qedod shares 4 easy steps to finding your purpose. Episode 1672: 4 Easy Steps to Finding Your Purpose by Dr. Russell Thackeray of Qedod on Simple Process for Life Planning Dr. Russell Thackeray is an expert at assisting people and organisations drive change, achieve goals and win, in a constant and sustainable way. A psychologist, coach and hypnotherapist, Dr. Thackeray regularly works with the ‘soft issues' in business by building the strong culture and emotional and mental toughness that allows people to thrive, whatever life throws at them. The original post is located here: https://qedod.com/4-steps-finding-purpose/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Russell Thackeray of Qedod shares 4 easy steps to finding your purpose. Episode 1672: 4 Easy Steps to Finding Your Purpose by Dr. Russell Thackeray of Qedod on Simple Process for Life Planning Dr. Russell Thackeray is an expert at assisting people and organisations drive change, achieve goals and win, in a constant and sustainable way. A psychologist, coach and hypnotherapist, Dr. Thackeray regularly works with the ‘soft issues' in business by building the strong culture and emotional and mental toughness that allows people to thrive, whatever life throws at them. The original post is located here:  and in  and ! Go to to get 10% off. This is a special offer for our listeners.

Dr. Russell Thackeray talks about how to boost our immune system and the things we can do, and eat, to help it work as effectively as possible. The post Resilience Unravelled – It’s time to boost our immune system. Part 2 appeared first on QEDOD.com.

Dr. Russell Thackeray talks about how to boost our immune system and the things we can do, and eat, to help it work as effectively as possible. The post Resilience Unravelled – It’s time to boost our immune system. Part 1 appeared first on QEDOD.com.

Dr. Russell Thackeray talks about wellness, wellbeing, the maximisation of potential and how they all relate to tough love leadership The post Resilience Unravelled – What is tough love leadership? appeared first on QEDOD.com.

Bricks and Mortar with Russell Thackeray Today we have a returning guest, Russell Thackeray. He's talking about his new venture into retail with a bricks and mortar business. He has found out that starting up again from scratch isn't quite as easy as he first imagined. Listen in and learn all about the pitfalls that Russell has encountered in his first 100 days. QEDOD.com? Four or five years ago, Russell divested his large training business 'to go solo' as they say. He'd worked in the consulting and training industry for many years, and decided to focus on two areas. These were the analytics and evaluation of OD departments and resilience. (OD means organisational development!) However, Russell spent all his time on resilience really. For example, he was building products, training programmes and skillsets based on this. As a result, QEDOD was born. Russell and a bunch of consultants follow the traditional model of money for hours, alongside some online training and revenue streams. What's interesting us that Russell is branching out into bricks and mortar. Bricks and mortar Russell is a great believe of practicing what you preach. It was when Russell was in a cafe that he saw a beauty bar up for sale, and wondered how much it was to buy (or rent) that space. Why? Because there are two things he knew about retail that works - experiences and niche. This space seemed perfect to create a heart for his new business and create a gathering point for training, consultancy and the other therapeutic practices Russell organises within his business. The soft launch is two days from the date this podcast was recorded! Russell's business has become a bricks and mortar business! The next 100 days... Interestingly, Russell doesn't plan 100 days out. Russell starts from the perspective of being interested, innovative and enthusiastic about something. What Russell wanted to do is create a training space and a therapy space, because he is good at those things. On the other hand, there was a real need to provide a retail element for the lease. This is something Russel hasn't done for a number of years. Russell's plan was to provide something high value, experiential and niche. So, he decided to retail CBD (Cannabidiol Oils), because linking this with a therapeutic practice helps its reputation, particularly in the UK. Additionally, it gives a unique aspect because CBD is often bought online or in shops that offer a questionable quality. Combining CBD with Russell's therapy practice allows him to, for example, run a sleep clinic. He can discuss the quality, the physiology, the psychology and the routines of sleep, AND use CBD as part of a therapeutic approach. The logic of this was incredibly appealing. Russell's business model is: Hiring the therapy room out to therapists Running therapy and training to courses and groups their selves The retail http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Pivoting-in-retail.mp4 Who will be your clients? There are two sets of clients. First of all, there's quite a lot of footfall. This is because the mariner in which Russell's centre is based is a huge, experiential endpoint. The second group of people are people who have a need for the sorts of therapies Russel's team put together. For example, people who have PTSD, who have stress or anxiety, people who want to live a better life, to make presentation skills better, a need for counselling. As result, Russel is witching from international work to being local - being part of a community. He will be getting to know the great movers and shakers and makers of his local market. http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Centre-not-shop.mp4 What's the primary draw into the wellness centre? This is a bit of a glib answer, but wellness. Because wellness is this idea of living a healthier and more productive life. It means living longer in a more productive way.

Dr. Russell Thackeray on perfectionism and how a lack of understanding of what is good enough, can lead to procrastination and unsatisfactory results. The post Resilience Unravelled – Perfectionism – what is good enough? appeared first on QEDOD.com.

Dr. Russell Thackeray talks about hindsight and the importance of being truly objective and accountable when we look back at the end of the year to review our progress. The post Resilience Unravelled – Hindsight is 2020 vision appeared first on QEDOD.com.

“Thoughts limit us, and our thoughts enable us.” If you'd read that on a Hallmark card, you'd probably keep moving. But when a clinical psychologist with 20 years of experience in organizational behavior says it, maybe it's worth considering. His name's Dr. Russell Thackeray. He's the Founder and Director of QED — an organizational development consultancy focusing on resiliency and company culture. On this episode, Dr. Thackeray dives into the psychology of building resiliency on your sales team. What we talked about: Organizational behavior How your thoughts affect behavior How to teach your team to tackle difficult challenges: Turn the “impossible” into a goal Rehearse Measure the right KPIs Consider the buyer first Buyer's journey/buyer's experience Working with today's informed buyers Dr. Thackeray's 3 takeaways: It's OK to fail  Learning is key. Double-down on what you're best at For more engaging sales conversations, you can subscribe to The Sales Engagement Podcast on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or on our website.

The World Health Organisation has identified ‘burnout’ as a medical condition. This podcast is presented by Dr Russell Thackeray who is someone that has experienced burnout as well as worked with people who have experienced burnout, and he says it s a positive and timely move for the WHO to take action in this area. Burnout […] The post Resilience Unravelled (Eps 080) Burnout and Resilience appeared first on QEDOD.com.

Are you a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)? or perhaps you live or work with one? What sort of environment is needed for a HSP to flourish and perform at their best? Dr Russell Thackeray takes a closer look at what HSP is and how it can make or break someone. Highly Sensitive People are hypersensitive […] The post Resilience Unravelled – Highly Sensitive People and Resilience – Is Sensitivity a Superpower? (Rebroadcast) appeared first on QEDOD.com.

Stress is seen as one of the big curses of the modern world. To understand stress we have to understand a little about adrenaline and cortisol. The body uses the appropriate amount throughout the day but if you produce too much relative to the need that you have, you may end up with too much […] The post Resilience Unravelled (Eps 044) Getting stress into perspective with Dr Russell Thackeray appeared first on QEDOD.com.

Dr Russell Thackeray and his colleague Janet Webber revisit previous podcasts that have been released in recent months. Russell and Janet pick out the main aspects and themes that help build resilience, which have been discussed in our recent podcasts and popped them all in one place. They discuss having goals and clarity, so we […] The post Resilience Unravelled Extra – Resilience tips learnt from recent episodes appeared first on QEDOD.com.

Russell Thackeray from QEDOD talks to Graham and Kevin about personal resilience About Russell Thackeray Russell Thackeray hails from Newcastle but now lives in the south of England. Another exiled Geordie! He is a remarkable chap, a serial entrepreneur. Russell Thackeray is an expert in personal resilience and applying the principles of resilience to the entrepreneur. He built a large training consultancy which he divested in 2016. Now, Russell applies psychology to business. We want to know how we, our customers and our staff tick. Resilience takes psychology and makes it practical in a business setting. He has turned resilience into a set of tools for businesses. Russell started life in an orchestra, playing Les Miserables, week in, week out. He got involved in the business side and eventually got interested in ‘emotional intelligence'. Understanding yourself and emotions. What is Personal Resilience? Resilience is about your mental toughness. Your ability to think and get the results you need. This helps you to look after yourself, have great relationships and allows you to cope with whatever life throws at you. Resilience is building the capacity to avoid failure. No such thing as failure only feedback. Failure is just another step on the journey. The best entrepreneurs have failure in their past. How do you use the way you think to make yourself successful. How can you turn life events to make yourself successful and make the most of your talents and potential, relative to what you want to do in your life. Russell is a qualified business psychologist and has 3 Masters qualifications and holds a doctorate in the subject too. Academia challenges evidence. He has found it a joy to find evidence of resilience. It's not pop-psychology. Russell provides an example – goal setting. It is suggested if you write down your goals you are more likely to achieve them. He says, there is NO evidence of any study which proven this. Non-academics make spurious claims. Research says… be careful when you hear this. Listen out for the actual source for the research. Personal resilience is linked to stress. Some stress is good, but if it comes problematical and we cannot process things fast enough, resilience is a toolkit to help get control of ourselves. When things start getting tough. The ROPES Model for Personal Resilience Russell Thackeray uses the ROPES model to provide business owners and entrepreneurs with a framework for increasing personal resilience. R is for Regulation Self-awareness, the ability to KNOW YOURSELF. Choose how you feel. If you cannot choose how you feel you rarely feel how you want to. O is for Optimism and link it to confidence. A confident person is a good person around you. You get attracted by confidence. Showmanship is often the opposite of confidence. Such people have the fear of being found out. Gurus talk of imposter syndrome – from lack of confidence/self-esteem. That comes from not knowing yourself. P is for Purpose – why am I doing what I am doing. Often talk about goal setting – Russell goes against SMART objectives – he uses them in a different way. Russell suggests SMART work if they linked to something grander. Dreams and goals. DUMB objectives – dream, you, methods, behaviours. Thinking about change, its about learning new habits. In the next 100 days what is the new habit you are going to bring about? Write down the design of life you want to have. Russell found he had got what he wanted, but wasn't doing the thing he wanted to do to get to where he wanted to get to. Future focus. Where do you want to be. Write in the present tense in the future. Confirmation bias, the brain serves up the things you are interested in to get to the place you want. The brain notices the things you want to achieve. E is for Energy – optimise your brain To optimise you need good sleep; good nutrition; and good exercise. How do we oxygenise our brain so it can manage and...

Russell Thackeray and Janet Webber look back on the Resilience Unravelled Podcasts released this year and get a grip as to what we have learnt from our wide and varied, amazing podcast guests. The post Resilience Unravelled (Eps 016) Podcast Digest of 2016 appeared first on QEDOD.com.

A brief introduction from Janet Webber and Russell Thackeray about the aim and content of the podcast series. In the podcast we cover: What Resilience is – Why it is important – What it consists of – What Personal Resilience is made up from – What measures of Resilience exist – Organisational Resilience and Culture – […] The post Resilience Unravelled (Ep 000) Introductions appeared first on QEDOD.com.