Transformation is stressful. It’s a journey into the unknown, littered with risks and dangers. But human beings have instinctively evolved to react to danger in a particular way. However, that way is not productive for modern life. Yet, by understanding the science of the brain and the stress response, we can take intentional actions to overcome stress and be our best. Join Oliver Banks and discover what you can do differently, starting today, to maintain peak performance.
Listen to this episode to discover:
- How mental stress causes physical changes in your body.
- Why being stressed makes the situation a lot worse – and why that’s not your fault!
- And what tangible actions you can take to alleviate stress in the moment.
Build transformation capability and confidence in your organisation
Must you take on the challenges of transformation? Do you need to build transformation capability and confidence in your organisation? If so, reach out and discuss the Retail Transformation Coaching programme with Oliver Banks.
It’s a bespoke programme to focus on developing functional experts, directors and ‘heads of’ to take on the challenges of change and transformation.
Email oliver.banks@obandco.uk now to discover how to build confidence and capability for yourself or your team.
More podcast episodes of the Retail Transformation Show
If you enjoyed this episode, there are plenty of other episodes to check out. Firstly, listen to the 2 part episode with Steph Tranter. As mentioned in the episode, Steph is an excellent coach who helps build resilient mindsets and helps “you be you”. So, check out episode 57: Building Your Emotional Resilience (part 1) and episode 58: (part 2).
Next, in episode 113: Disruptive Thinking For A Volatile World, Dr Jackie Mulligan shares skills and techniques to help become more comfortable with working in a VUCA world (volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous).
And finally, Oliver spoke to Lou Banks in episode 163: Learning To Have Conversations That Matter. Engaging in meaningful conversations can help to dispel misunderstandings that lead to stress. Plus, you can collaborate to share and solve your problems together. So in this episode, you’ll learn how to effectively have meaningful conversations that matter.
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