9 Ways to Become an Optimist
Some people are more optimistic by nature, but optimism is not a fixed attribute. It’s a choice we have control over. Every morning, we either choose to wake up grumpy or wake up with a positive...
View ArticleDon't Be Afraid Of Failure: Stop Making Excuses And Start Doing Things |...
The irrational, constant, overwhelming fear of failure is actually a phobia: atychiphobia. Chances are you don’t have this condition. But if you’re a member of Gen Y, you might experience a mild case...
View ArticleOvercoming Fear of Failure
Fear of failure can stop us from succeeding in life and at work. Learn how to overcome your fears so that you can keep moving towards your goals.Vicky Ellam-Dyson's insight:Fear of failure for those...
View ArticleThe F Word (and the C Word)
Research on anxiety and fear has viewed these phenomena, at best, as unpleasant emotions, and at worst, unhealthy psychological conditions. But fear can be a good thing. It grants us opportunities to...
View ArticleWhy Wait? The Science Behind Procrastination - Association for Psychological...
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View ArticleTen Signs You Might Have a Fear of Failure
Everyone hates to fail but for some people failing presents such a significant psychological threat their motivation to avoid failure exceeds their motivation to succeed. This fear of failure causes...
View Article7 Surprising Reasons You Procrastinate
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View ArticleThe Wisdom of Deliberate Mistakes
While few companies are willing to commit to a course that looks like an error, the power of intentionally taking the wrong road can be seen in the high payoffs that have come from strategies that...
View ArticleCreative Thinking: How to Be More Creative (with Science!)
Creative thinking is an important part of producing things that people love. Here's the science behind creative thought and ingenuity.See it on Scoop.it, via Coaching Psychology for a Better Workplace
View Article10 Qualities Every Leader of The Future Needs to Have
Aggressive, result-driven leaders have long been considered the best entrepreneurs. But collaboration and communication are proving to be far more valuable these days.See it on Scoop.it, via Coaching...
View ArticleSo, you want to be a creative genius? - Fortune Management
Here are five levels and types of creativity, from the easiest to the most difficult to master. (Are you a narrative genius or a mimetic one?See it on Scoop.it, via Coaching Psychology for a Better...
View ArticleThe Failure-Tolerant Leader...a must for innovation
More and more executives understand what innovators have always known: that failure is a prerequisite to invention. A business can’t develop a breakthrough product or process if it’s not willing to...
View ArticleInside Glossophobia: Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking
Glossophobia, or fear of public speaking, is a condition that effects as much as 75% of people. During a flare-up, symptoms may include sweaty palms, shortened breath, heightened blood pressure,...
View ArticleWhite Paper: "How To Cultivate Gravitas"
Gravitas A dictionary definition of gravitas is “a serious and solemn attitude or way of behaving”. To the ancient Roman republic, it meant dignity, seriousness and duty, one of the essential...
View ArticleGet Your Gravitas On: 6 Secrets of Executive Presence
For most people promoted to senior positions, having a strong, influential voice at the big table is not standard equipment -- it takes work. Here you will find some practical steps you can take.See...
View ArticleWhy Public Speaking Scares You And How To Overcome Your Fear
If you can analyze your fear, you'll be able to relax and engage your audience.See it on Scoop.it, via Coaching Psychology for a Better Workplace
View ArticleWebinar: Are You A Collaborative Leader?
In today's wired world, we need to work more collaboratively than ever before, and many executives realize that they need a new p...See it on Scoop.it, via Coaching Psychology for a Better Workplace
View ArticleAre You a Collaborative Leader?
CEO of Chatter recognised that the success of their product relied heavily on top management working more closely with the people within the organisation who had critical customer knowledge and were...
View ArticleI'm an impostor! How to stop feeling like a fraud...
Despite achieving success, many business leaders doubt their skills. Here are four tips to help overcome impostor syndrome.See it on Scoop.it, via Coaching Psychology for a Better Workplace
View ArticleFeeling like a fraud: The Impostor Phenomenon
There are three defining features of impostorism. The first is a feeling that other people have an inflated perception of your abilities. Second is a fear that your true abilities will be found out,...
View ArticleFail Your Way To Amazing Things
Our definition of failure, and our path in life, is shaped by three things: Passion, Purpose, and Attitude. We need to re-define what failure means to us.See it on Scoop.it, via Coaching Psychology...
View ArticleThe Imposter Phenomenon: Fear of being found out...
Monica El Gamal discusses the imposter phenomenon: that feeling that you’re not qualified enough, getting by on a fluke, faking and bluffing your way through, or fearful of being “found out”.See it on...
View ArticleDo You Suffer From Impostor Syndrome?
Have you ever had the feeling that you didn't really know what you were doing, and it was just a matter of time before someone realized it and exposed you as a fraud?See it on Scoop.it, via Coaching...
View ArticleDecidophobia: Fear of Making Decisions
Making decisions requires confidence. It requires a degree of certainty. When tough decisions with serious consequences are called for, it can be difficult for some people to know what is best. The...
View ArticleWhat is Decidophobia?
Everybody has trouble making a big decision now and then. However, individuals who suffer from decidophobia have so much fear about decision making that the disorder disrupts daily living.Vicky...
View ArticleWhen Decision Making Is Agony - The Fear of Getting It Wrong
Trying to make a decision in a relationship, job, finance or choosing a location all involve the same problem, the possibility of regret. That ability we have of placing ourselves in the future and...
View Article4 Easy Ways Nice People Can Embrace Productive Conflict
Vicky Ellam-Dyson's insight:Passive aggressive behaviour between team members exacerbates a conflict situation, you can't move on without a direct adult conversation. It can take courage to do that...
View Article3 Ways to Spark Employee Passion
Passionate employees are not born, they are made through thoughtful leadership. Here are three ways in which you can help bring the best out of your team.See it on Scoop.it, via Coaching Psychology...
View ArticleBPS Occupational Digest: Perfectionism: The Good, The Bad, and The Way Beyond
In general, perfectionism is associated with weak productivity thanks to putting off completion of tasks or hitting walls in creative areas, and to personal frustrations.See it on Scoop.it, via...
View ArticlePerfectionism and Procrastination: The Enemies of Productivity
When was the last time you were really in “the zone?” What if you were able to capture that essence and put it to work every day?See it on Scoop.it, via Coaching Psychology for a Better Workplace
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