Prevent emotions spiralling out of control with this simple risk management strategy. Emotions Spiral Out of Control in Unfamiliar Territory Spiralling emotions wreck concentration, decision making, sleep and performance. In any crisis, it’s vital to manage emotions well, so you can think clearly and navigate through the dangers. Few of us are well-practised in managing risks […]
Autopilot On Have you ever found yourself needing to stop overthinking but struggling to get clarity? You know you need to make a decision and start taking action, but which way to go? Our emotions act like the autopilot on a plane and yet when we are feeling anxious or stressed we can often feel a […]
When a close friend who was really struggling asked for my advice on how to get help with anxiety, I really felt her pain… I’d been through my own struggle with stress and anxiety and even though I don’t work with close friends, I wanted to do everything I could to help her…As a busy executive […]
You’re a pretty smart cookie. There have been a few ups and downs, but overall you’ve done well in your career so far. You’ve applied yourself diligently. You’re well trained and experienced in the core skills needed for your success… BUT… You know if you could only beat the anxiety that hampers your decision making […]
The simple anxiety test that tells you whether you need to get help Anxiety can be a huge performance killer. In fact, it’s often a primary cause of career stagnation and of ambitious professionals failing to reach their potential. So people often ask me if I offer an online anxiety test and until now I’ve […]
One of the common challenges I hear from forward-thinking professionals looking to reach their potential is how to overcome anxiety and other emotions that get in the way of doing what’s needed to perform well. PerformWell client Carrie Ellison tells of her extraordinary experience of doing what it takes to overcome anxiety: I approached Paul in […]
In my last blog, I promised to share a super-powerful model for quickly understanding why athletes (and entrepreneurs) sometimes struggle to perform at their best (and how to use this model to shift up the gears and get in the flow).Total Commitment Like me, I’m guessing you know what it’s like when you need to […]
Have you ever failed to really go for what you want in life because you’re afraid it won’t work out the way you want it to? Worse still, have you ever given your all to achieve something, but no matter how much you try it just doesn’t seem to happen? Blocks, fears and conflicts are like […]
Whether it’s winning a major golfing championship or winning a game-changing business pitch, it goes without saying that the more compelling a goal is, the easier it is to take action to make it happen. In fact, make the goal compelling enough and taking consistent action will be a foregone conclusion! The trouble is, many people […]
I recently surveyed my community and asked: “what is the number 1 thing that would maximise your sports performance?” Can you guess the answer? A way to overcome feelings such as stress, anxiety, fear and overwhelm.All of these states are made up of 3 pieces: Thought, Physiology and Focus.With this information you can change any ‘negative’ […]