Never stop learning.
Scroll down for a list of inspiring resources on a variety of topics.
Emotional Agility
Susan David
This book is about gaining control and owning our emotions, about being adaptive and decisive. It’s a call to embrace change in our everyday lives to thrive and live intentionally.
A Bit of Optimism
Simon Sinek
Episode 27. So much to take from this engaging discussion between Simon and Brené Brown. The power of storytelling; how do we help children to better deal with stress and hardships without trauma; embracing difficult conversations; leaving the earth in a better place than you found it. Highly recommended!
On Purpose
Jay Shetty
This podcast discusses how to break bad habits and let go of things that no longer serve you. It explores ways to harness courage, break out of your comfort zone and retain an open mind to vulnerability.
Atlas of the Heart
Brené Brown
Brené’s books link directly to my core value: Curiosity. Atlas of the Heart; The Gifts of Imperfection; Daring Greatly; Rising Strong; Dare to Lead; Braving the Wilderness, ...all her work is the foundation of my belief system, courage, vulnerability, shame, emotions.
The Choice
Edith Eger
A deeply affecting memoir and a remarkable tale of hope from a holocaust survivor who went on to graduate with a PhD, becoming an eminent psychologist who is still practising today. Warm, honest, compassionate…a truly extraordinary examination of the human spirit.
The Calmer You
Chloe Brotheridge
Episode 170 with Johann Hari. Why our focus has been stolen and the reason why that’s an issue; how sleep and anxiety feed into our inability to focus; personal and structural changes that need to take place in order for us to change and keep our sanity rather than feeling guilty about it all.
The Psychology Podcast
Scott B. Kaufman
Each episode is distinct but the overall focus is discussions with inspiring scientists, thinkers, and other self-actualising individuals who have uncovered a greater understanding of ourselves, others and the world we live in.
Man’s Search for Meaning
Viktor E. Frankl
This book poses the question of the attitude one takes towards life's challenges and opportunities, both large and small. A positive attitude can enable a person to endure suffering and disappointment as well as enhance enjoyment and satisfaction.
Emotional Capitalists
Martyn Newman
This book covers strategies to build self-awareness, self-management, self-resilience, social awareness and empathy, social & relationship skills, adaptability, self actualising and optimism. It has a broad topic range and links directly to leadership for performance.
Unlocking Us
Brené Brown
Armored vs Daring Leadership Part 1 & 2.
The greatest barrier to leadership is not fear; the greatest barrier is armor, or how we self-protect when in fear. Some common types of armor are being a knower vs learner, tapping out of hard conversations vs skilling up and leaning in, using shame and blame vs using accountability and empathy.
Work Life
Adam Grant
Taken for granted: Malcolm Gladwell Questions Everything. In this episode these two amazing writers sit to debate and challenge each other in a fairly game way - not something we experience a lot of today. Is intelligence undersold or oversold? Could rethinking everything lead not only to a better business but a better life?
Find Your Why
Simon Sinek
This Is about uncovering the purpose in your personal and professional life and the power of knowing why you are here. When our purpose is anchored in our beliefs, morals and values we are able to live wholeheartedly.
Reclaiming Conversation
Sherry Turkle
A book which explores the power of connection and conversation in the digital world where we compete for the attention of those around us with our smart devices or screens. Conversation cures…face to face dialogue builds empathy, friendships, and creativity.
The Joe Rogan Experience
Joe Rogan
A somewhat controversial inclusion…I believe in listening to a range of interesting interviews that challenge my thinking and provide differing perspectives, often not aligned to the mass media narrative. I truly believe in today’s world the old rule stating “information is power” should instead say “knowing what information to filter is power”.
The Gift
Edith Eger
A practical guide transforming her painful past into a powerful gift in order to help others. This resonates with me as I believe my personal hardships have transformed my thinking and enabled me to coach others to transform and reframe their own worlds.
Sapiens
Yuval N. Harari
This is about human evolution from past times to the current times and looping into the future with calls for engagement in resolving global matters such as climate change. This was a valuable read as it helped me understand human behaviours through centuries of evolution.