Too many leaders believe they should never experience doubt, uncertainty,  or low spirits. There’s  a big myth out there: that resilience equals never-ending positivity. And that just isn’t true. The truth is that successful leaders can be resilient and emotionally fragile at the same time. With the right techniques, you can turn this vulnerability into a leadership strength. Learn how Neuro Linguistic Programming can help you do this, in a 2-minute video from peak performance coach, Eleanor Shakiba.

Leaders are often forced to face tough situations alone, maintaining confidentiality and showing a brave face in challenging times. This can create a sense of isolation and exhaustion, which is known as ‘leader loneliness’. People who experience leader loneliness are at higher risk of burnout and stress-related problems. But there is something you can do to avoid it. In this short video, leadership coach Eleanor Shakiba describes three signs of loneliness that leaders need to watch out for. Plus, she gives practical tips for finding the support and assistance you need to thrive in your leadership role.

What does it take to lead in tough times? Most people assume the answer is psychological toughness. But that isn’t true. Relying too much on mental fortitude  increases your risk of suffering from exhaustion and fatigue. A smarter option is to become a wise leader. In this video, you’ll learn how to do this by thinking flexibly. Watch now to hear leadership coach, Eleanor Shakiba, explain 4 types of flexible thinking – and how you can use them to increase your mental stamina.

Do you frequently feel rushed, out of time, or stressed? If so, you’re probably working too hard. High achievers tend to push themselves to exhaustion. You may also fear asking for help. These issues limit your efficiency and ability to achieve goals. Instead of working yourself into burnout, you need to manage your mind and your habits. Find out how to recognise the early signs of burnout – and what to do about them – in this  short video by mental stamina coach, Eleanor Shakiba.

Contrary to popular opinion, being resilient doesn’t involve ‘bouncing back’ from adversity. The idea that you need to bounce back can lead to overload, stress and burnout. Smart leaders do something very different. Instead of bouncing back, they bounce forward and set goals for a positive future. Learn how to use positive psychology and NLP ‘future pacing’ techniques to create high levels of motivation and mental stamina. This short video is brought to you by positive deviance coach,  Eleanor Shakiba.

Willpower isn’t the answer to building mental stamina. Successful leaders use “way-power.” You’ve got the will to achieve your dreams but also need to consider how to achieve them. Researching and analysing the steps needed to reach goals builds waypower. It’s your mental capacity to see a path for reaching your goals. Without waypower, you’re more likely to become overburdened with self-doubt and a lack of confidence. Learn more in this week’s article.