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How to Have a Good Day with Matt Brittin
In How to Have a Good Day, economist and former McKinsey partner Caroline Webb shows readers how to use recent […] Read More
How to Get Your Message Heard
How to Think Clearly About a Problem by Asking the Right Questions
How to Spark Fresh Insight When you Need a Breakthrough
How to Bring the Best Out of People by Coaching, Not Telling
How to Reduce Tension with One Simple Shift in Mindset
How to Manage Overload by Using the “Positive No”
How to Get More out of Your Time by “Singletasking”
How to Shift the Tone of Your Day Through Setting Intentions
How to Bounce Back by Asking One Simple Question
How to Use the “Distancing” Technique to Keep Cool
How to Boost Your Confidence Before an Important Meeting
How to End Every Day
The Mind-Body Loop
In this video from the How to Have a Good Day video series, leadership coach, economist, and former McKinsey partner […] Read More
The Discover-Defend Axis
In this video from the How to Have a Good Day video series, leadership coach, economist, and former McKinsey partner […] Read More
The Two-System Brain
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How To Get Healthy Distance From Your Problems
When we’re troubled by a situation, research has found that it doesn’t work particularly well to put our head in the sand and try to suppress our feelings. But there are ways of getting some healthy distance from a problem so that we can handle it more effectively – and that’s what this episode will cover.
How to Steady Your Nerves By Reframing Them
Uncertainty and upheaval can cause us understandable anxiety, and this anxiety sometimes announces itself in unpleasant and unwanted sensations that make us feel on edge. But research shows that there’s a technique for reframing those sensations that quickly reduces their negative hold on us, and that’s what this week’s episode will focus on.
How To Deal With Dilemmas With (Greater) Ease
By definition, dilemmas are hard to think through – in Greek, the word “dilemma” means there are “two propositions” rather than one nice clear obvious path forward. But there are some techniques that can help us feel less stuck and less stressed when making decisions in the face of dilemmas, and that’s what this episode will focus on.
The Science of Self-Compassion and How to Use It Well
There’s a lot of talk these days about the importance of self-compassion. But why is it so good for us? In this episode Caroline will explain what self-compassion does to our brain, why it’s a helpful first port of call in a storm, and how we can deploy it effectively in the heat of the moment.
How to Amplify Certainty in a Sea of Uncertainty
When a situation feels challenging, uncertainty makes it feel even more stressful – and this stress hampers our ability to make good choices about what to do next. In this episode, Caroline talks about ways we can ground ourselves in certainties, to restore a sense of calm and clarity in our thinking even in the middle of chaos.
The Science and Practice of Reversing a Negative Spiral
In this episode Caroline discusses how the human brain can get into an unconscious negative spiral when exposed to challenging news, and she explains a practical technique you can use to hit ‘reset’ and see more of what’s good around you.
Providing Coaching Support to Frontline Workers
How To Have A Good Day: In the Medical Profession
Emotional and mental health in the age of the virus
The Small Behaviors That Create Excellence at Work. Conversation with Tom Peters and Caroline Webb
Caroline Webb and Ron Friedman (requires sign in)
Two Happiness & Productivity Experts on the Challenge of Taking Your Own Advice – Conversation with Shawn Achor and Caroline Webb
Sarder TV Learning Ideas with Caroline Webb
How To Have A Good Day – Caroline Webb’s talk at the RSA
4 Mistakes You’re Probably Making With Your To-Do List
Caroline Webb in conversation with Matt Brittin about How to Have a Good Day
4 Simple Ways To Spice Up Your Job
After the Recession, What’s Next for Economics? Conversation with Matthew Bishop and Caroline Webb
