Articles
In this section, stay up to date with what we are doing in the world of high performance. You will find tips and hints for what you can do to take your performance to the next level. The articles that appear here are a combination of current cutting edge research into developing high performance and our experiential experience of working in the area.
Developing Mental Toughness (click here)
This article will give you a thorough overview with the latest research and the latest thinking in mental toughness. Research shows us that those who have elevated levels of mental toughness are more likely to thrive in the face of difficult circumstances, and perform at higher levels than those who don’t possess this attribute. In a world which is driven by ever changing global economic conditions, never has the need for enhanced personal resilience been more required. Whilst some individuals possess this quality naturally, for others they need to learn how to develop it. Over the past 10 years we have worked with the best performers in the world and as a result we have not only gained an explicit understanding of what mental toughness is, but how to go about developing it, and thus creating sustained levels of success.
Developing the High Performance Team (click here)
This article will provide you with an overview of some of the considerations you will need to make when designing your high performance team. Getting a group of individuals to perform as one unit and work simultaneously towards one goal is not an easy task, especially when confronted by turbulent times. As defined by the Harvard Business Review, “a team is a small number of people with complementary skills who are committed to a common purpose, set of performance goals, and approach for which they hold themselves mutually accountable”. From our experience, there are a number of factors that need to be in place for this to develop.
Coaching for Performance (Click here)
This article will provide you with an overview of the TGROW model of coaching and some of the practical questions you may wish to ask when working with your coachee.
