Can changing your thoughts about stress make you healthier? In this fascinating TED Talk, Kelly McGonigal shares some research around why the answer to this question is ‘yes!’. But first, think about your experience of stress. What would you say your stress levels have been over the last 12 months? Would they be: Low levels […]
Is our focus on ‘learning styles’ flawed?
The world is addicted to axioms, and the belief in “learning styles” is one such axiom. This interesting TED Talk by Tesia Marshik highlights why this is the case. So first, “what is an axiom I hear you say?”. It is something that is so ingrained into belief systems and generally accepted amongst the population […]
Why are traditional rewards ineffective in our complex work settings?
In this eye opening TED Talk, Dan Pink shares his insights and the science behind why traditional motivation rewards aren’t always effective. He says there is a “mismatch between what science knows and what business does” and opens up the conversation around how best to motivate people. Extrinsic motivation This is the carrot and stick […]
Are you missing out due to getting stuck in a negative mindset?
In this short TED Talk, Alison Ledgerwood shares her research around the social observation of “Why does a failure stick in my head so much longer than a success?” How can you turn a negative mindset into a positive one? The results show a tendency to have a view of the world that is biased […]
Finding a career path with purpose
In this motivating TED Talk, Adam Poswolsky shares his 3 key lessons to find a career path with purpose. His address is aimed at a student audience. With over 70% of employees seemingly being disenchanted with their jobs, Adam presents this talk in an attempt to help future generations avoid ending up in a similar […]
How many of these 6 interview mistakes do you make?
No matter how much is written on this subject, people make the same interview mistakes over and over. Go through this list of common mistakes and see how many of these traps you fall into. Do you talk too much….and too quickly? We’ve all seen people who talk themselves out of a job because they […]
3 steps to quitting and their powerful impact
In this short TED Talk, Dr Rachel Horner shares a personal experience of quitting. She highlights the often overlooked positives that come from doing so. Quitting is commonly thought of, and talked about, with negative connotations. It’s thought of as laziness, being unsuccessful or under achievement. But the reality is everyone quits. And on a […]
The importance of ‘connection’ in an interview
In this TED talk, Itziar de Ros shares why she starts all her interviews with the question, “Who are you?” The underlying reason for this is she is trying to decide whether the person is “eligible to be a part of my life?” She believes this gives more opportunity for connection in an interview, and […]
Online interviews : how to prepare for success
No matter how experienced and confident you are in public speaking, the nerves suddenly appear when you are being interviewed for a new position. These nerves seem to be amplified when you’re facing an interview situation that you’ve not encountered previously. The brain starts working overtime to try and assess how best to handle this […]
Position yourself for success: planning the first 90 days in your new role
In this interesting TED Talk, Arnon Kraft shares his insights on how planning out the first 90 days of starting something new can lead to ongoing success. To start with it’s worth noting what Arnon shares as not being successful within the context of starting a new job: Hide & Seek – The people that […]
