Your mind is the only thing to work on
Video (0:06:08) by Martin Palethorpe.
Martin Palethorpe talks about the mind, and why it's so critical to better understand. Learn to access more than just 10% of it.
Business Elevation Show Interview
Video interview (0:55:16) recorded for the Business Elevation Show
200th Show Edition - Mind Out The Way! Accessing your full potential with Martin Palethorpe and Chris Cooper
The psychology of job-seeking
Webinar video (0:55:09) recorded for Not Actively Looking.
Webinar interview with Not Actively Looking, technology platform for Executive Search.
The Imposter Syndrome
Article first published on LinkedIn.
It's quite common to suffer from the imposter syndrome… the fear that at some point, you'll get found out. And your deepest fear is that you'll fail. These fears have negative connotations. They generate worry and stress.
Lacking confidence
Video (0:5:38) by Martin Palethorpe speaking about confidence.
“Confidence is not an object, it’s not a specific thing. It’s a thought created construct so it’s not something I have or don’t have. It’s not real”.
Be brilliant in any moment: High performance, olympics, flow states
Video (0:5:42) by Martin Palethorpe speaking about flow states.
“How does someone get in the zone… this space, psychological state, when they are a peak performer?”
Breakthroughs on business issues
Video (0:05:35) recorded by Martin Palethorpe.
A talk by Martin Palethorpe on how you have breakthrough ideas on your biggest business problems.
Who are you?
Article first published on LinkedIn.
We seem to live within a societal ‘norm’ that means who we are is defined by what we do, who we are to other people and all the labels that we and others may put on us.
The traffic jam in your head
Article first published on LinkedIn.
There’s no doubt that having a noisy mind prevents leaders from being effective. Within any sector, leaders need to be creative, intuitive and decisive but it’s not always possible to be that way, is it? I mean, sometimes it’s all a bit much.
The danger of striving for perfect
Video (0:03:47) recorded by Martin Palethorpe.
Martin talks about the danger of striving for perfect. He has a client, when nothing is ever good enough. The client is always beating himself up, living in the expectation that life and everything in it should be perfect.
Be inner directed
Video (0:1:44) by Martin Palethorpe.
Martin Palethorpe talks about leading from the wisdom inside of you, rather than being dominated by what others think.
Don't let your life be a trap
Video (0:01:17) recorded by Martin Palethorpe.
Martin looks at the trap that many of us fall into, leading your life in a way that is unsustainable.
The myth of confidence
Video (0:04:11) by Martin Palethorpe.
Martin Palethorpe talks about the confidence; how to access the natural confidence inside you; how not to get caught up in the myth.
The Quality of Mind programme for women in retail
Video (0:02:45) recorded for RetailWeek
Martin Palethorpe and Hannah Burnel of Retail Week talk about their partnership and the Quality of Mind programme for women in retail.
The myth of confidence
Article first published on LinkedIn.
Sometimes you feel confident, sometimes you don’t. It’s common to many. The difference is simply in your thinking.
Paradigms: Are you a flea in a jar?
Article first published on LinkedIn.
The fleas in the jar story is a great analogy for how we create paradigms in our lives and end up limiting our potential. If you don't know it already, the story goes something like this...
Feeling stressed? It's all made up.
Article first published on LinkedIn.
But before you get angry with me at suggesting it, please read on… A shift in your thinking is the only real cure to a stress-free existence. And there are two (life-changing) elements to this.
Stand up for what you believe in
Article first published on LinkedIn.
I was working with a senior leader last week who sits on the operating board of medium-sized organisation. He works in an environment that is extremely fast-moving and somewhat disorganised. He also works with some strong characters.
Clear thinking in turbulent times
Article first published on LinkedIn.
As we read and watch the UK daily news about Brexit, it feels like a very turbulent time. At the heart of the turmoil is the uncertainty about the future and the frustration that many feel about the decision the United Kingdom has made. This article looks at the psychological aspects of what’s going on.
New times require new leadership
Article first published on LinkedIn.
The world we live in today has changed unrecognisably since the 80s and 90s. Back then, organisations got away with being controlling, greedy, flexible with the truth, and with driving for results at all costs.