There’s too much bad stuff in the world these days. Tragedies in France, shootings in the U.S, refugee crisis, terrorism, world on the brink of war. At the very least, these events heighten our anxiety levels. At worst, they cause us to live in a state of fear, crippling our ability to enjoy life. … More Terrorism, violence -how do we cope?
Recent comments from Resilience Program Workshops DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE & REGULATION – BARWON PRISON, MARNGONEET PRISON VICTORIAN REMAND CENTRE “Should be taught to all prison supervisors.” “Wow what a session. The best we’ve had so far.” “Inspiring and motivating.” “Practical and well worth it. Great session.” “Very upbeat. Engaging and positive session.” “Fantastic, perfect timing … More Harvard proves what we knew.
Do you ever look at other people’s kids and say ‘I wish mine were like them’. Why is it that some kids just seem to be motivated, skilled and have the right attitude when mine are just lazy? If this is you, it doesn’t mean you love them any less, it’s just that you … More Unmotivated kids – 5 solutions.
On Saturday I did something that I haven’t done in years; I ran out of petrol. Just as I was getting a rightful ‘talking to’ by the good lady wife I found myself uttering the words “I intended to…..’ Luckily, I caught myself and let the sentence die, thus preventing my stupidity from being completely … More Do intentions matter?
Did you know that Australians are 7 times more likely to notice a negative than a positive? It’s why the TV news and papers start with all the bad news – it makes us stop and watch. Unfortunately there is enough negative news to go around these days to fill most of the bulletin and … More The Thankful Plan
Here’s a tip for all the people who like to bet on sports, if you hear a person say ‘I hope to play well today’, keep your hard earned in your wallet because no sports person worth their salt ever goes out ‘hoping’ to play well. I learnt this lesson from an AFL coach of mine … More Great players don’t hope to play well
Paying your staff for the work they do is no longer enough to keep them happy. Great companies understand this and act accordingly. One such company is Orange Business Services Australasia. They understand the need to look after the person as a whole, not just their bank accounts. Over the last 12 months I have … More What a N.E.A.T place to work.
Whilst we constantly look to our multi-millionaire athletes to inspire us with acts of courage, more often than not it is the average person who inspires the most. The attached video is from ESPN’s E:60 program and features a young athlete named Kayla Montgomery. Kayla was a promising soccer player until receiving the devastating news that … More Courage personified.
Have you ever driven home, pulled into the driveway and thought ‘how the hell did I get here?’ I know I have. It is dangerous to drive this way and even worse to live your life this way. Everyday our minds are exposed to more information than any other time in human history. Everywhere we … More We spend more time brushing our teeth each day than working on mental health.
The era of the control freak coach is over. As much as they love being ‘the one in charge’ it is no longer an effective way to coach or manage. The reasons for this are two fold: Sport has become complicated. When you consider the advances in sports science, psychology, diet, tactics, statistics, technology, medicine, … More How great leaders make themselves redundant.
Nathan Burke Consulting 