When we visited the Sanctuary of Truth in Pattaya recently, I knew it was going to be more than an opportunity to admire the carvings and extraordinary craftsmanship. In the brochure, I noted how the amazing wooden carvings were born from ideas and philosophies about people and how to live a meaningful life. The Sanctuary…
Have you ever felt like you are on the road to lasting change? You know exactly what you need to do, the action steps necessary, yet you still struggle to do it consistently? Whether it be a habit, a different communication style, become better organised or adopt a new way of working. Yet, despite your…
Why do we keep repeating the same behaviours? This question, and the many variations of it, has sat at the heart of much of my work with clients over the past two decades. If I’m honest, they are questions I used to ask myself many years ago. I thought I must be weird, flawed or…
Have you ever found yourself asking: “Why do I keep doing the very thing I know isn’t helping me?” Or perhaps: “Why am I not doing the thing I know would move me forward?” If so, you’re certainly not alone. Over the past nineteen years as a mindset and performance coach, I’ve worked with countless…
I was speaking with a client recently. On paper, he’s a great success. Smart, capable, experienced. The kind of person others would look at and assume he has it all together. And yet, something feels off. Not dramatically, but quietly and persistently. Internally, he feels stuck and lacks clarity about what to do next. There’s…
To answer the question, what is a high performance mindset, we must first understand that it is your mindset that shapes everything. It influences how you think, how you respond under pressure, and ultimately, the results you create in your business and life. Yet many people focus only on strategies or actions, without understanding the…
In London, becoming a licensed black cab driver requires passing one of the toughest exams in the world — an exam that demands extraordinary mental fitness training. It’s called The Knowledge. Drivers must memorise more than 25,000 streets and thousands of landmarks — without GPS. Researchers at the University College London studied what this sustained…
Why do some people take action consistently, while others hesitate, overthink, or give up? Some people think it’s a lack of motivation. Others say it’s a lack of discipline. However, it’s neither. It’s self-efficacy; your belief in your ability to succeed. This belief in your ability to succeed influences how you approach challenges. Furthermore, how…