In this episode of Peak Performer, we examine how to build self-confidence for performance. According to renowned social psychologist Albert Bandura, self-efficacy is "the belief in one's ability to …
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EP010 Creating A Positive Workplace Culture
In this week's episode, I'm talking with Rob O'Donohue from Gartner Consulting on how to create positive workplace culture for small organisations. You'll learn in this episode that even if you are a …
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EP009 The Ugly Face of Unethical Leadership
In this article, we will explore the phenomenon of unethical leadership. Why do oil drilling firms dump production waste in the Amazon? Why do airline manufacturers hide potentially catastrophic …
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EP008 Self Determination Theory: How Motivates Really Works
Self-determination is an important concept when considering the human motivation to work and perform. Self-determination theory (SDT) explains human motivation, and according to Edward Deci, it is …
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EP007 For The Prize or The Love of It
In the pursuit of success, we can lead ourselves astray. Caught up in how we might be perceived or in anticipation of the prize, we lose our focus. The work itself becomes less important than the …
EP006 Creativity & The Autotelic Personality
In this episode, we will explore the autotelic personality and the aspects of the self essential for peak experience in work, sport and indeed, life. We will also explore the nine optimal conditions …
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EP005 Becoming The Performatist
The Performatist is a concept of the individualised yet universal self. It is that version of humanity that grows out of self-direction and autonomy. The Performatist is the one who makes a dent in …
EP004 Developing Psychological Skills
Physiological skills are important, but it is the psychological and emotional that have the final say in performance. In today's episode, I'm exploring five key psychological skills of elite …
EP003 The PERMA Model of Wellbeing
Read more about The PERMA Model; humanperformance.ie/what-is-resilience In the late 1960s, the father of positive psychology, Martin Seligman and his research associate, Steven Maier, were part of a …