Talking Toughness

Our guest today is Jonathan Passmore, a renowned global thought leader in the Coaching and Mentoring industry – a multibillion-pound sector that has generated both opportunities and challenges. Jonathan is a Professor of Coaching & Behavioural Change at Henley Business School and Senior Vice President at EZRA Coaching. He is also a prolific author, having written over forty books on coaching and related topics. Listen and learn.

Our guest today is Jonathan Passmore, one of the global thought leaders in the Coaching and Mentoring industry – a multibillion-dollar industry that has created opportunity and challenge in equal measure. Jonathan is a Professor of Coaching & Behavioural Change at Henley Business School and Senior Vice President at EZRA Coaching. He is also a prolific author, having written over forty books on coaching and related subjects. "Psychometrics are a great way of helping people to understand who they are. Using a variety of different tools helps you to see yourself through those different lenses." - Jonathan Passmore Listen and learn.

Talking Toughness with Jake White (Part Three) 🏉 The concluding part of our episode with Jake White. We assure you that this will be one of the most engaging and valuable podcasts we've recorded. Jake White gained recognition as the coach of the Springboks Rugby Union team that triumphed in the 2007 Rugby World Cup. He has coached at the highest levels worldwide, including in Japan, Australia (Brumbies), South Africa (Sharks), Tonga, and France (Montpellier) — and now he returns to South Africa with the Bulls. His experience encompasses work with a variety of cultures. Jake possesses a grounded understanding of mental toughness and recognises its significance in his team's success. He offers valuable leadership insights that are relevant across various fields, not limited to sports. Additionally, he is deeply passionate about youth development. Jake White takes a comprehensive approach to individual and cultural development within teams, which is both refreshing and illuminating. There is much valuable learning being shared here. You can find part three and the previous episodes using the links below.

Talking Toughness with Jake White (Part Two). Our guest for these webinars is Jake White. We assure you that this will be one of the most engaging and valuable podcasts we've recorded. Jake White gained recognition as the coach of the Springboks Rugby Union team that triumphed in the 2007 Rugby World Cup. He has coached at the highest levels worldwide, including in Japan, Australia (Brumbies), South Africa (Sharks), Tonga, and France (Montpellier)- and now he returns to South Africa with the Bulls. His experience encompasses working with a variety of cultures. Jake possesses a grounded understanding of mental toughness and recognises its significance in his team's success. He offers valuable leadership insights relevant across various fields, not limited to sports. Additionally, he is deeply passionate about youth development. Jake White takes a comprehensive approach to individual and cultural development within teams, which is both refreshing and illuminating. There is much valuable learning being shared here. 

Our guest for these webinars is Jake White. We can promise that this is one of the most interesting and useful podcasts that we have recorded. Jake White achieved a degree of fame as the coach of the Springboks Rugby Union team that won the 2007 Rugby World Cup. Since he has coached at the highest level around the globe – in Japan, Australia (Brumbies), South Africa (Sharks), Tonga, and France (Montpellier)- and now back in South Africa with the Bulls. He has worked with and managed a multiplicity of cultures. And he has a very down-to-earth understanding of mental toughness and its importance in the success of all his teams. He has useful insights into leadership that apply to all sectors, not just sport. He also has a deep interest in and passion for the development of young people. Jake White adopts a "big picture" view on individual development and its relationship with team and cultural development, which is both refreshing and insightful. There is a lot of learning being shared here. Part one of three episodes. 

In Part 2 of our podcast with Kirstin Davis and Euan Woolley, we are talking 'Mental Toughness, Resilience, Performance and... Wellbeing'.  Only a decade ago, psychometrics were mainly used to identify the most productive and to explore how productivity could be enhanced. Today, we look at this through the lens of 'wellbeing'. "I wrote a book about 10 years ago on sports psychology, and it was all about performance. The second edition came out this year, and a lot of it is about 'wellbeing'."  Prof. John Perry Welcome to Part 2 of our show. Listen, learn, and enjoy.

What makes a good, reliable psychometric? In this podcast, Kirstin Davis and Euan Woolley, experts in the use of psychometric measures, explore, with Doug and John, the field of psychometrics and why users and clients should be increasingly wary. The use of Psychometrics continues to grow in popularity. They are used in a variety of settings, such as workplaces, education, and coaching. But not all psychometrics meet the basic requirements for a good psychometric. And not all psychometrics are used properly. They are becoming popular, but is a popular assessment necessarily the right measure for the purpose at hand? Understood and used properly, they can provide a great deal of valuable information. They can be incredibly cost-effective. For example, using psychometrics in a coaching session might mean you can do more productive work and move people forward much more quickly, rather than spending a lot of time in sessions finding out the same information. "By definition, a psychometric test should be scientifically rigorous, and if it has never actually been scientifically tested, then it really doesn't meet the criteria to be called a 'psychometric'." - Prof. John Perry Welcome to Part One of this podcast. Listen, learn, and enjoy.

In part two of this podcast with Nathan Cornwell, we look at employability through the lens of the Mental Toughness framework. Understanding your mental toughness profile is crucial when navigating transitions, especially when moving to another country, immersing oneself in a new culture and taking on a new job. Transition requires adaptability, resilience, and a positive mindset. Reframing challenges as opportunities for growth, building strong support networks, and maintaining a positive outlook helps to succeed despite initial difficulties. By cultivating their mental toughness, individuals can successfully transition to a new job in a foreign country, thrive in the new culture, and emerge stronger and more confident, both personally and professionally. Listen and learn.

Is employability the same as career guidance? It is not, and the difference matters in the 21st Century. This podcast episode features Nathan Cornwell, an organisational psychologist and talent management consultant who, although young, already has extensive experience working in different cultures around the world. He will share his unique insights on employability, particularly for ex-pats, and introduce the "FLARE" framework for leveraging overseas experience. The discussion will emphasise the importance of self-awareness and explore tools like psychometrics to understand personal values and identify suitable work cultures. Nathan's personal experience brings a unique and practical dimension to his support for his clients who seek to develop their careers in foreign territories. As he puts it himself, "I have walked in your shoes!" Listen and learn.

In this pair of Podcasts, we welcome a very special guest in Dr Maria Katsarou-Makin. Maria is the founder of the Leadership Psychology Institute where she brings together her deep knowledge of leadership and all that this implies together with 20 years of practical experience working with leaders and leadership teams to create an approach which really does help those who are in leadership roles and who aspire to leadership roles. In part two of our discussion with Dr. Maria Katsarou-Makin, we start with pondering about the effectiveness of leadership when the leader is mentally sensitive. Can a mentally sensitive person be an effective leader? Leadership self-awareness is crucial for effective leadership, as it allows leaders to make informed decisions, build strong relationships, and adapt their behaviours to better meet the needs of their team. It appears that self-awareness about our pattern of mental toughness or sensitivity is what is important here. This part of our discussion with Maria will deep dive into 'me as a leader' and my mental approach to the challenges of leadership. Listen, learn and enjoy this thoughtful conversation.