Insights
Why it’s important to differentiate between self confidence and self esteem
When taking a coaching brief from HR or L&D professionals, one of the most common coaching goals is to improve a coachee’s confidence. Yet equally I coach a lot of leaders who present with high co...
Even women are biased against women in the workplace
It’s not just men who are sexist — women are too! I want you to imagine a scenario… A father and son get in a car crash and are rushed to the hospital. The father dies. The boy is taken to the operati...
Why do so many middle managers get stuck & fail to progress in their careers? They ignore office politics
A 2008 survey that revealed 90% of British managers believe political skill is required to improve career prospects. But another survey that investigated what most stresses people out at work put offi...
Why do highly intelligent women tend to marry men who are less intelligent than they are?
You may have thought that highly intelligent women want to avoid the competition of men of equal or greater intelligence, or being forced to compromise in their choice of spouse because intelligent me...
The 3 Truths that make managing a nightmare boss easier
Knowing how to manage your manager is no easy task, especially if your manager happens to be a difficult, nightmare boss. But there are three truths which, if taken on-board and applied, can fundament...
How to spot & deal with passive aggressives
“Behind the smile, a hidden knife!”, Chinese proverb. Ever had a colleague or direct report who continually turns up late, who hands in reports late, who drags their feet, or who you suspe...
Why playing to your strengths builds self esteem & confidence — and reaps greater rewards than fixing weaknesses
“My feedback tells me I spend too long in the detail — that said, it’s key to my job role, so what do I do?” “I need to work on being more charismatic.” “I’ve been told ...
9 ways to tackle your inner critic & build greater self confidence
When you mess up in a meeting, or you’re out at a party and you feel uncomfortable around someone, or you miss a sales target, you might well hear yourself saying any of the above. This is your inner...
Lessons from London and Windsor triathlon winner
Unchain Your Brain has worked with London and Windsor triathlon winner, ex-triathlete and Iron Man competitor Richard Allen to gain an insight into how sports psychology can be used with great effect ...