In a rush? Read the Executive Summary: With higher costs of living and gloomy stories in the media, these are stressful times. That’s why we need to create workplaces that are places to thrive, where we can become our best selves. Being part of a Motivated Team is critical to this, and to both performance and retention. Emotional Intelligence & Managing Stress: Many people are unaware of the impact they have on others, and far fewer know how to create a positive impact. Instead, each person reacts to their stress, and conflict or avoidance are usually the outcome. Listening & Communic ..read more

In a rush? Watch our article video or read the Executive Summary: https://vimeo.com/869607361/0a11effe2f AI is increasingly interwoven into the fabric of our work environment, offering benefits ranging from improved productivity to enhanced customer service and employee engagement. While AI presents both opportunities and challenges, the key is to understand its nuances early on to avoid the negative repercussions of inaction. Utilising tools like Motivational Maps can help employees align their inner drivers, or 'Motivators', with the benefits and challenges that AI offers, aiding in smoothe ..read more

The Executive Summary: In the rapidly changing world marked by AI advancements and remote work, Motivational Maps provide crucial insight into individual employee motivations, aiding in both recruitment and retention strategies. With studies showing a lack of engagement at work and a high desire for flexible work models, Motivational Maps can help companies tailor their strategies to meet employee needs, increasing engagement and decreasing turnover rates. Companies that utilise Motivational Maps are likely to see increased profitability and cultivate a workplace environment that promotes hi ..read more

The Executive Summary: Resilience has garnered increasing attention, especially in corporate settings, due to the rise in mental health issues. Traditionally defined as the ability to bounce back, resilience is now understood as a transformational process that can make individuals stronger after overcoming challenges. Personal resilience is akin to a shield or an elastic ball, protecting and allowing us to thrive amid significant challenges. It is influenced by self-worth, emotional intelligence, the ability to plan and feel in control, problem-solving skills, and support from others. The Pe ..read more

One of the most powerful ways to use Motivational Maps is through coaching. Our Practitioners tell us that Motivational Maps uncover underlying issues and feelings that their traditional coaching methods would take weeks to identify. When analysing a client's Motivational Map, using the Five Whys technique can be a powerful way to uncover the root causes of issues or concerns that might be affecting their motivation levels or performance. This technique encourages the coach to ask 'why' questions that drill down into the previous answer, peeling away the symptoms of the problem until you get ..read more

In business (and sport) we're focussed on performance, and rightly so. There are 3 elements to performance: 1) a clear direction or goal, 2) capability, 3) motivation (the desire to achieve the goal and improve our capability). A major part of motivation comes from wellbeing. How can we expect our people to perform, to innovate and go the extra mile, if they are struggling just to get through the day? It's more widely accepted now that wellbeing and mental health are real and important issues, and cannot be ignored. It's an added responsibility for leaders, both from a moral obligation and bu ..read more

Listen Here! Join The Business Motivator, Susannah Brade-Waring, in the latest episode of the Impromptu Business Chat Podcast with hosts James Lay and Mark Curtis. In this episode, Susannah talks about how she motivates and engages her own team, and how she uses powerful tools and strategies to enable her clients to do the same. She acknowledges how motivations are linked to beliefs, and are therefore fluid and change depending on your situation. Everyone has "stuff" going on that can affect what motivates you, and it is important to acknowledge and reflect on it. Susannah also discusses the i ..read more

Listen Here! Join The Business Motivator, Susannah Brade-Waring, in the latest episode of the Impromptu Business Chat Podcast with hosts James Lay and Mark Curtis. In this episode, Susannah talks about how she motivates and engages her own team, and how she uses powerful tools and strategies to enable her clients to do the same. She acknowledges how motivations are linked to beliefs, and are therefore fluid and change depending on your situation. Everyone has "stuff" going on that can affect what motivates you, and it is important to acknowledge and reflect on it. Susannah also discusses the i ..read more

Feeling #confident as a #coach is hugely important to the quality and smoothness of the coaching. The focus needs to be 100% on the client, not on our uncertainty. But, when we start a coaching session, we usually don't know what to expect or how the session will go. I've been a qualified coach for 12 years, and in the early days it was challenging trying to find coaching clients. The recognition and popularity of coaching has grown exponentially since that time. A 2020 survey by International Coaching Federation, ICF, estimated that there were approximately 71,000 coach practitioners globall ..read more

The Motivational Maps Experience is a short series of interview/case studies carried out by James Sale, the creator of Motivational Maps. The Business Practitioners involved are all valued Practitioners of Motivated Performance. Find out more about Richard and what he does with Motivational Maps at insight6.com Introduction Richard Knight is customer-experience director of Insight6, and a performance consultant at Switch Performance Ltd. He is a qualified Business Practitioner of Motivational Maps and certified practitioner of NLP. Richard's Experience Top Motivators: Friend & Builder ..read more