The Impact Coaching Blog

Self Confidence is difficult to define.  Psychologists are undecided on exactly what it is.  At Impact Coaching our working definition of self confidence is that it is made up of self...

Striving for excellence is a characteristic of strong leadership.  There’s nothing wrong with that, or is there?

Striving for excellence involves seeking to achieve high standards and...

In this short video I’m talking about self-confidence and some of the ways in which you can strengthen your self confidence.

Low Self Confidence

Low self confidence is the very unpleasant...

The science behind low self confidence is complex but in this video I share with you some powerful new insights from perception research showing that self-confidence is something that happens well...

Self-confidence is a critically important element in a successful life. Without it life is much harder and with it life is much easier. From many years experience in helping people to become more...

People are Precious Your last ever thought is not going to be about work, money, cars or boats, or indeed achievements. I suggest it is going to be about the people who you care about. This is...

In this short film we discuss thinking traps, what are they and do you fall into them.  

Thinking traps are thought distortions or incorrect perceptions we have about ourselves. ...

In this series of videos we are talking about the insights we have had as Chartered Psychologists that we would like to share with you.  These insights have been gained over many years of...

When someone does the same thing over and over and, expects a different outcome, we know they are going to be disappointed. But, suppose they don't know any different. They only have one tool. They...

There are many things that are desirable to have. But, there are things that are essential to have and, safety is one of these. 

Many people we work with say they don't feel safe at work. They...

In this short video Emma talks about how coaching psychology can help senior leaders thrive in turbulent times.

There are many challenges that leaders face today.  Research tells us that some...

In this short video Dr David Purves and Emma Turner talk about why curious leaders thrive.  They discuss the neuroscience behind curiosity.  As psychologists they are fundamentally...