“ More than education, more than experience, more than training, a person’s resilience will determine who succeeds and who fails. That’s true in the cancer ward, it’s true in the Olympics and it’s true in the boardroom
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We know it is possible to enjoy sustainable performance with a high tolerance of stress and a happy long life. To evidence this we draw upon global research and expertise from elite sport and military: two sectors where high stress is the norm yet high performance is demanded.
It is also where PTSD, eating disorders, chronic fatigue, burnout and maladaptive coping behaviour can occur. Our team has worked with Olympic Teams, British Athletics, International Squads preparing for Rugby and Football World Cups, and the military in UK, USA and Australia.
Performance Wellbeing - the what
Our Resilience programme coaches:
an understanding of the contributors to physical and emotional resilience including: sleep, exercise, nutrition, mindfulness, social engagement and self-awareness
the importance of the autonomic nervous system and how it provides physiological support to adapting successfully to stress at work and at home
how to identify symptoms of depleted resilience in individuals and their teams
techniques to improve emotional regulation and stress reactivity
an understanding of the significance of neuroplasticity (how the brain learns good and bad habits of thinking, feeling, responding)
the recovery protocols of elite sports professionals
OVER 6000 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN TRAINED IN CLIENT COMPANIES INCLUDING BBC, NETWORK RAIL (AND THEIR PROJECT ALLIANCES), SIEMENS, EON, SKANSKA, THAMES WATER, LLOYDS BANK, PWC, HEATHROW AND MANY SMES.
Our training helps leaders, managers and HR professionals understand that their performance and that of the organisation depends, ultimately, upon this quality of resilience. Further, that resilience is not a psychological concept that can be taught and measured by online assessments but relies upon a physiological set of processes skilfully mediated by the mind. This insight frequently creates significant behavioural change which is, of course, the true test of any training programme.
It is critical for:
supporting change management and restructures
talent management and retention
ambitious career development without risking burnout
effective and sustainable employee engagement
short-term energy levels and long-term physical wellbeing
decreased risk of depressions and other mental health issues
“Your presentation has started a lot of people thinking about resilience – what it means for them and what changes they can make to enhance their world both professional and personal. They would certainly appreciate any further information that you can put together.”
Nathan Douglas - Olympic Triple Jumper
Performance Wellbeing - the how
Nathan's story is of an athlete at the top of his game: pushing his body to it's limits to achieve his goal. The athletics track is no different to the work place - hard work and mental strength is a key element to success. But what happens if you don't get the balance right? What are the implications for your mental and physical wellbeing?
Olympians need to be exceptionally dedicated to their profession and lifestyles. Attention to any detail which makes a difference to performance is key: and all while the world watches. You must know how to manage your nutrition, hydration, sleeping patterns, mental alertness and recovery strategies to maintain consistent training and competition performance. Superior self-awareness that notices and addresses unconscious habits which are not conducive to world-class performance is critical. Understanding how to respond rather than react to stress and pressure is a must.
One centimetre can be the difference between winning and losing: you can leave no stone unturned. The pressure to perform on a consistent basis is high, especially when they too need to lead a normal fulfilling life. Even when you have all of these skills, knowledge, and a world-class support team, it isn’t easy to get it right. Nathan has a profound story: he didn't quite get it right and developed physical and mental health problems that were not diagnosed for 3 years despite having access to the best medical advice Get in touch to learn more about how Nathan's story can make a difference to the health and wellbeing of the employees at your business.
“I would like to thank you for this morning’s workshop. I found it completely absorbing, highly relevant and extremely well delivered. I am delighted that you will be continuing your role out of the resilience course for my wider team.”