PODCAST · business
Talking Toughness
by Doug Strycharczyk
Hosted by Dr John Perry and Doug Strycharczyk, Talking Toughness will centre on the Mental Toughness concept and its application in the worlds of sport, education, business, public administration, social mobility and health.
Episodes
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Talking Toughness with Jonathan Passmore (Part Two)
Our guest today is Jonathan Passmore, a renowned global thought leader in the Coaching and Mentoring industry – a multibillion-pound sector that has generated both opportunities and challenges. Jonathan is a Professor of Coaching & Behavioural Change at Henley Business School and Senior Vice...
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Talking Toughness with Jonathan Passmore (Part One)
Our guest today is Jonathan Passmore, one of the global thought leaders in the Coaching and Mentoring industry – a multibillion-dollar industry that has created opportunity and challenge in equal measure. Jonathan is a Professor of Coaching & Behavioural Change at Henley Business School and…
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Talking Toughness with Jake White (Part Three)
Talking Toughness with Jake White (Part Three) 🏉 The concluding part of our episode with Jake White. We assure you that this will be one of the most engaging and valuable podcasts we've recorded. Jake White gained recognition as the coach of the Springboks Rugby Union team that triumphed in the...
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Talking Toughness with Jake White (Part Two)
Talking Toughness with Jake White (Part Two). Our guest for these webinars is Jake White. We assure you that this will be one of the most engaging and valuable podcasts we've recorded. Jake White gained recognition as the coach of the Springboks Rugby Union team that triumphed in the 2007 Rugby...
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Talking Toughness with Jake White (Part One)
Our guest for these webinars is Jake White. We can promise that this is one of the most interesting and useful podcasts that we have recorded. Jake White achieved a degree of fame as the coach of the Springboks Rugby Union team that won the 2007 Rugby World Cup. Since he has coached at the…
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Talking Toughness with Kirstin Davis and Euan Woolley (Part Two)
In Part 2 of our podcast with Kirstin Davis and Euan Woolley, we are talking 'Mental Toughness, Resilience, Performance and... Wellbeing'. Only a decade ago, psychometrics were mainly used to identify the most productive and to explore how productivity could be enhanced. Today, we look at this...
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Talking Toughness with Kirstin Davis and Euan Woolley (Part One)
What makes a good, reliable psychometric? In this podcast, Kirstin Davis and Euan Woolley, experts in the use of psychometric measures, explore, with Doug and John, the field of psychometrics and why users and clients should be increasingly wary. The use of Psychometrics continues to grow in...
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Talking Toughness with Nathan Cornwell (Part Two)
In part two of this podcast with Nathan Cornwell, we look at employability through the lens of the Mental Toughness framework. Understanding your mental toughness profile is crucial when navigating transitions, especially when moving to another country, immersing oneself in a new culture and…
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Talking Toughness with Nathan Cornwell (Part One)
Is employability the same as career guidance? It is not, and the difference matters in the 21st Century. This podcast episode features Nathan Cornwell, an organisational psychologist and talent management consultant who, although young, already has extensive experience working in different…
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Talking Toughness with Dr Maria Katsarou-Makin (Part Two)
In this pair of Podcasts, we welcome a very special guest in Dr Maria Katsarou-Makin. Maria is the founder of the Leadership Psychology Institute where she brings together her deep knowledge of leadership and all that this implies together with 20 years of practical experience working with…
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Talking Toughness with Dr Maria Katsarou-Makin (Part One)
In this pair of Podcasts, we welcome a very special guest in Dr Maria Katsarou-Makin. Maria is the founder of the Leadership Psychology Institute where she brings together her deep knowledge of leadership and all that this implies together with 20 years of practical experience working with…
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Talking Toughness Best Bits 2024 (Part Three)
Part Three of our Talking Toughness Best Bits 2024 is now live on all major podcasting sites. This episode features clips from Jason Wyatt, Adrian Green, Anthony Taylor, Dave Otter, Craig Hammer, Sara Ireland, Jim Loehr, John Mark Williams, Sylwia Rybak, and Sam Sloan. In the 2024 series of the...
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Talking Toughness Best Bits 2024 (Part Two)
Part Two of our Talking Toughness Best Bits 2024 is now live on all major podcasting sites. This episode features clips from Monika Lozinskiene, Joanne Taylor, William McKee, Paul Ryder and David Clutterbuck. In the 2024 series of the Talking Toughness podcast, we've had the privilege of engaging...
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Talking Toughness Best Bits 2024 (Part One)
Evolution is about growth and adaptation, but it doesn't require abandoning our core values or essence. In the 2024 series of the Talking Toughness podcast, we've had the privilege of engaging with true authorities in their fields such as Dr. Jim Loehr and Professor David Clutterbuck, to explore...
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Talking Toughness with Stephen Murphy (Part Two)
In this discussion with Stephen Murphy, we consider the added value that good quality psychometrics can bring to coaching practice. However, not all psychometrics are the same. Some might be useful in some settings, others in other settings. It all comes down to coaches' better understanding of...
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Talking Toughness with Stephen Murphy (Part One)
In the next two episodes, we chat with Stephen Murphy. Until recently Stephen was, for many years, Vice President, Thought Leadership & Development for EMCC Global (European Mentoring and Coaching Council.) As Managing Partner for Clarity Consulting, he coaches and mentors senior business…
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Talking Toughness with Dan Abrahams (Part Three)
In this session with Dan Abrahams, we explore his perspectives on the differences and similarities between business coaching and sports coaching, highlighting how the context can shape the coaching approach. In addition, we delve into Dan's biopsychosocial model of coaching, which emphasises the...
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Talking Toughness with Dan Abrahams (Part Two)
We're excited to welcome Dan Abrahams back today to delve into his insights on how we can elevate those who are already successful to aspire to and achieve even greater heights in an increasingly competitive landscape. Dan shares his strategies for sustaining peak performance, focusing on mental...
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Talking Toughness with Dan Abrahams (Part One)
In this session of Talking Toughness, we will tap into the skills, experience and tremendous expertise of Dan Abrahams, a leading sports psychologist dedicated to simplifying the often unnecessarily complex world of sports psychology. Known for his innovative approaches and engaging insights, Dan...
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Talking Toughness with Lucy Myers (Part Two)
In the second part of our discussion with Lucy Myers, the focus is on the evolving landscape of coaching and therapy, emphasising the importance of accessibility for individuals across all social statuses. As we see similar overlapping approaches such as coaching, mentoring, psychotherapy and so…
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Talking Toughness with Lucy Myers (Part One)
In the first of two related podcasts, we are thrilled to welcome Lucy Myers, Founder and CEO of Therapeutic Coaching Consultancy, for a timely and insightful discussion on therapeutic coaching. In this part of our conversation, we'll explore what therapeutic coaching entails, who can benefit from...
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Talking Toughness with Gordon Ryan (Part Two)
In Part 2 of our dialogue with Gordon Ryan, we delve into the complexities of human nature within high-pressure environments, such as the world of first responders. Understanding the diverse manifestations of mental toughness and sensitivity among team members is crucial for effective leadership....
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Talking Toughness with Gordon Ryan (Part One)
Our next guest, Gordon Ryan, a chartered psychologist and founder of PRISM Work Psychology, will delve into the challenges faced by first responder services in a two-part series. In the first episode, Gordon highlights the transition to leadership roles within these critical services. Climbing…
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Talking Toughness with Alessia Mevoli and Peter Sewell (Part Two)
We are living in exceptional times marked by the interests of an individual but also by the interests of the times they live in. Employability was and is still a crucial factor for individuals seeking rewarding careers and control over their lives. It ensures an individual remains competitive in...
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Talking Toughness with Alessia Mevoli and Peter Sewell (Part One)
SEEKING ANSWERS TO THE SECRETS OF 'EMPLOYABILITY'. We are leaving exceptional times marked by the interests of an individual but also by the interests of the times they live in. Employability was and is still a crucial factor for individuals seeking rewarding careers and control over their lives....
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Talking Toughness with Paul Ryder (Part Two)
'What's happening with modern leadership, and where is it going as a practice?' In this second of a pair of podcasts, we welcome Paul Ryder, a Learning & Resourcing Professional with 30+ years of experience split between consultancy and the financial services sector, West (London) and East...
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Talking Toughness with Paul Ryder (Part One)
'An English Man in Shanghai' - what can we learn about leadership across cultures? In this pair of podcasts, we welcome Paul Ryder, a Learning & Resourcing Professional with 30+ years of experience split between consultancy and the financial services sector, garnered in the West and in the East...
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Talking Toughness with Monika Lozinskienė (Part Two)
In this pair of podcasts, we enter the world of the performing arts where we meet with Monika Lozinskiene, classical pianist. As well as developing a hugely successful career as a pianist, she has developed as a Social Media expert and a business person who, despite her young age, has long...
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Talking Toughness with Monika Lozinskienė (Part One)
PERFORMANCE ANXIETY - ADOPTING MENTALLY TOUGH BEHAVIOURS ON STAGE In this pair of podcasts, we enter the world of the performing arts where we meet with Monika Lozinskienė, classical pianist. As well as developing a hugely successful career as a pianist, she has developed as a Social Media expert...
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Talking Toughness with Joanne Taylor (Part Two)
Our guest for this second part of the show is Joanne Taylor. Joanne is an early adopter of the 4Cs mental toughness concept and measures, who has led the way in its application with some of the toughest challenges in society. One highly successful flagship 3-year project targeted reducing...
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Talking Toughness with Joanne Taylor (Part One)
A CASE STUDY IN REDUCING YOUNG OFFENDER RE-OFFENDING THROUGH APPLICATION OF THE MENTAL TOUGHNESS CONCEPT Our guest, Joanne Taylor (nee Turley), is an early adopter of the 4Cs mental toughness concept and measures, who has led the way in its application with some of the toughest challenges in...
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Talking Toughness with William McKee (Part Two)
"A lot of the ideas that I came into contact with, when you give them a bit of a nudge, they fall over." William McKee. The quote is increasingly relevant as awareness grows that not all models measures and ideas in the world of people and organisation development are reliable. Many have little…
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Talking Toughness with William McKee - Part One
"A lot of the ideas that I came into contact with, when you give them a bit of a nudge, they fall over." William McKee. The quote is increasingly relevant as awareness grows that not all models measures and ideas in the world of people and organisation development are reliable. Many have little…
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Talking Toughness with Professor David Clutterbuck (Part Two)
"People think that science is about facts. It's not, it's evolving understanding". In part two of our thought-provoking discussion with Professor David Clutterbuck, we delve into the evolution of coaching on a continuum, rather than through staged movements. Coaching is an ongoing process of...
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Talking Toughness with Professor David Clutterbuck (Part One)
As the date for the next annual EMCC Conference is approaching, we have reached out to Professor David Clutterbuck, the founder of the EMCC, to examine the evolution of coaching. This takes us from its inception to the present day and on to the future where we explore new challenges and...
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Talking Toughness with Dr Sara Ireland (Part Two)
DOES SOCIETY GIVE US PERMISSION TO THRIVE? In Part 2 of our podcast with Dr Sara Ireland, we explore the importance of positivity and optimism in personal growth and thriving. While resilience is crucial in tough times, a positive mindset and an optimistic outlook on life are essential for true...
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Talking Toughness with Dr Sara Ireland (Part One)
A PRISON SENTENCE – PUNISHMENT OR RESTORING AN INDIVIDUAL? In Part One of our podcast with Dr Sara Ireland, CEO and Clinical Lead at Atrium Clinic and Therapy Centre, we take our discussion to... prison. Sara, together with her colleagues at Atrium Clinic and Therapy Centre, works with a range of...
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Talking Toughness with Dr Jim Loehr (Part Two)
In Part Two of the Talking Toughness podcast which features a very special guest, Dr. Jim Loehr, we explore aspects of our health and well-being through the lens of a multi-dimensional construct. It is physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Approaching systems and individuals holistically…
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Talking Toughness with Dr Jim Loehr (Part One)
Our guest today genuinely needs very little introduction. Dr. Jim Loehr is a world-renowned performance psychologist, whose ground-breaking, science-based energy management training system has achieved worldwide recognition. Dr Loehr introduced the idea of Mental Toughness in the 1960s and indeed...
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Talking Toughness with John Mark Williams (Part Four)
Part 4 of the 'Talking Toughness' podcast featuring John Mark Williams, CEO of the UK Institute of Leadership, explores the power of intrinsic motivation and curiosity in leadership. Encouraging intrinsic motivation in leadership involves fostering curiosity and courage. Leaders should ask, "What...
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Talking Toughness with John Mark Williams (Part Three)
"TRUST IS SCALABLE FROM THE INDIVIDUAL TO THE ORGANISATIONAL LEVEL, BUT IF SO….SOMEBODY IS STILL GOING TO BE THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE TRUST IN THAT ORGANISATION" John Mark Williams Part 3 of the 'Talking Toughness' podcast featuring John Mark Williams, CEO of the UK Institute of Leadership,...
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Talking Toughness with John Mark Williams (Part Two)
TRUST – ONE OF THE NUANCES AND COMPLEXITIES IN LEADERSHIP Part 2 of the 'Talking Toughness' podcast featuring John Mark Williams, CEO of the UK Institute of Leadership, explores 'trust' and its dilemmas. Trust is a fundamental element in any successful team dynamic, and as a leader, it is crucial...
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Talking Toughness with John Mark Williams (Part One)
'ON LEADERSHIP - BEING CAPABLE OF TAKING ON THE WORLD AS IT COMES' The upcoming 'Talking Toughness' podcast featuring John Mark Williams, CEO of the UK Institute of Leadership, promises to challenge established ideas about leadership and explore the importance of adaptability in today's leaders....
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Talking Toughness with Professor Peter Clough (Part Two)
"Just 'describing psychological models' is fine in an academic sense but I wanted something that has a practical & practitioner implication." In Part Two of this podcast, we are reaching out to our inaugural podcast with Professor Peter Clough. In the dynamic landscape of business, theory and...
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Talking Toughness with Professor Peter Clough (Part One)
"Just 'describing psychological models' is fine in an academic sense but I wanted something that has a practical & practitioner implication." In the dynamic landscape of business, theory and practice are two sides of the same coin. While theoretical knowledge provides a solid foundation…
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Everybody's Talking Mental Toughness - Sylwia Rybak & Samantha Sloan
What makes people different, what motivates them, and what drives them forward? In our latest podcast, Sylwia Rybak and Sam Sloan delve into their journey of discovering and implementing the Mental Toughness Concept into their professional work. With years of experience in coaching and training,...
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Everybody's Talking Mental Toughness - Doug Strycharcyzk & Andy Riise - Part Two
This is Part 5 of our series of podcasts which steers away from our usual format to focus on the subject of caring, compassionate, empathetic and kind leadership. We are delighted to bring back snapshots of our discussion with Andy Riise, a retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel, and respected leader...
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Everybody's Talking Mental Toughness - Doug Strycharcyzk & Andy Riise - Part One
This is Part 4 of our series of podcasts which steer away from our usual format to focus on the subject of caring, compassionate, empathetic and kind leadership. We are delighted to bring back snapshots of our discussion with Andy Riise, a retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel, and respected leader...
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Everybody's Talking Mental Toughness - Ronald Duren Jr & Gaj Ravichandra
This is Part 3 of our series of podcasts which steer away from our usual format to focus on the subject of caring, compassionate, empathetic and kind leadership. We are delighted to bring back snapshots of our discussion with Ronald Duren, Jr. and Gaj Ravichandra, who, through their illustrious...
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Everybody's Talking Mental Toughness - Jo Owen and Karen Walker
This is Part 2 of our series of podcasts which steer away from our usual format to focus on the subject of caring, compassionate, empathetic and kind leadership. We are delighted to bring back snapshots of our discussion with @Jo Owen and @Karen Walker who walked us through their journey of...
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Hosted by Dr John Perry and Doug Strycharczyk, Talking Toughness will centre on the Mental Toughness concept and its application in the worlds of sport, education, business, public administration, social mobility and health.
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