In this episode we explore what we can practically do as leaders, to help us step out of the fight-or-flight mode that we often find ourselves in.

We also discussed what leaders can do to better support our people and enable them to perform at their best, why asking how they are ten times is likely to make very little difference… and so much more.

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

Ben’s website and newsletter sign-up: www.ben-morton.com  

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Since 1997, Jonathan has trained extensively in the discipline of mindfulness, and his work with leaders and teams emphasizes simple and practical ways to improve performance, efficiency, and workplace cultures by integrating mindfulness sensibilities.

What I personally love about his approach is that whilst they can teach mindfulness and meditation in the corporate marketplace, this tends not to be what they actually do. When you listen to this episode, you’ll know exactly what I mean by this. Jonathan shares a brilliantly simple approach for starting meetings more intentionally and effectively, without it taking up extra time – or being weird in any way!

We want to hear from you!

Whether it’s a leadership question for Ben, some feedback on the show, or a guest suggestion, we’d love to hear from you. Whatever the reason for getting in touch, you can easily do it by clicking the link below that Ben will personally review.

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You can also use this link if you’d like to come on the show for 5 minutes to talk about your favourite episode; we love having listeners on the show!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Ben’s Website: https://bit.ly/BenMortonLeadership

‘Atomic Habits’ by James Clear: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1847941834

‘The Meaning Revolution’ by Fred Kofman: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0753548585/

‘Crime and Punishment’ by Fyodor Dostoyevsky: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0140449132/ 

Guest Links:

Mindful Life, Mindful Work: https://www.mindfullifemindfulwork.com/

Vikki qualified in 2011 with a Doctorate in Clinical and Community Psychology, following a Masters in Neuropsychology and a BSc in Psychology and Social Studies and then worked in the NHS for over 10 years. In 2018 she worked with Sir Richard Branson in the British Virgin Islands supporting survivors of hurricane Irma. Then in 2019 she founded Positive Wellbeing, a business that focuses on proactive and preventative strategies for forward thinking organisations, enabling them to create long lasting, successful cultures by putting the health of people first.

Championing the Wellbeing Economy, Vikki promotes positive leadership and a movement towards a better world, by blending the wellbeing of people with the wellbeing of the planet. Join us as we discuss the practical application of positive psychology, returning to physical places of work, and the Media Psychology effect.

Links Mentioned:

Find out more about Vikki’s work: https://www.drvikkibarnes.com/ 

Find out more about Ben’s work: https://linktr.ee/BMLeadership

He was awarded an OBE in recognition of his services to the voluntary sector and young people. Outside of work, he describes himself as a reluctant runner, a massive dog lover and enthusiastic horse rider. 

It was a fascinating conversation as we zoomed into the micro, day-to-day things that we can do to promote good mental health in the workplace. Simon also spoke about some of the cultural and systemic problems that are impacting the mental health of everybody, but especially those in minority groups.

Links Mentioned:

Connect with Simon: https://twitter.com/simonablake

Find out more about Mental Health First Aid England: https://mhfaengland.org/ 

Find out more about Ben’s work: https://linktr.ee/BMLeadership

Episode Overview

I’m so pleased to be able to share this episode with you as mental health is such an important topic, more so now than ever.

He began his career as a broadcast journalist in Scotland, moving to the BBC in London. He has spent 20 years in the voluntary sector with organisations including Shelter, the School Food Trust and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.

In this candid conversation we explore what leaders can do on a very practical level to look after the mental health and wellbeing of their team and themselves.

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Links Mentioned:

• Personal Leadership Mastery: https://benmortonleadership.thinkific.com/courses/personal-leadership-success-system
• Clic: https://clic-uk.org
• Mental Health UK: https://mentalhealth-uk.org/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwrsGCBhD1ARIsALILBYpAuuuEpaue5jZAkpZ8cqF0DaMdm5VhcCOWgjR9TOku8Iu7BVMlyTwaAnf9EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
• ReThink Mental Illness: https://www.rethink.org/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwrsGCBhD1ARIsALILBYrLNxY45k4D1hT-1EnzsQWIFSUCSWL4qPVDQmfeO7IBhOPmQUJ4sRAaAkYcEALw_wcB
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Episode Overview

I’m a huge fan of the Strengthscope tools. If you’re not familiar with them, Paul and his team created them to solve the issues of lowered workplace engagement, productivity, meaning and stress, amongst other challenges at work today.

The Strengthscope platform works by helping individuals identify who they are when at their best, the qualities and strengths that make them different and how they can utilise these qualities in order to drive up their confidence, engagement with work, productivity and build better relationships with colleagues.

Paul is a Doctor of Psychology, serial entrepreneur, podcaster and executive coach. He’s committed to transforming people’s lives and creating more productive, more human and more sustainable organisations.

I think this is an incredibly timely episode as Paul shares his thoughts and tactics around how we can all stay motivated, energised and happy as we navigate our way through the pandemic. We also touch on Growth Mindsets; focussing on progress as opposed to perfection.

Let’s dive right into my interview with Dr Paul Brewerton.

Personal Leadership Mastery

Check out my brand new online course, Personal Leadership Mastery, designed to help you and your team play at your best in the new normal, post-covid world. And remember to use you Friends of the Podcast discount code and save 30% on the regular tuition cost. Sign-up for the course here for just £139.00 with discount code 'FRIENDS21'.

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