Listen Like a Life Depends on It: What Business Can Learn from a Hostage Negotiator
With Richard Reid and former police hostage negotiator Nigel Taberner What does a former police hostage negotiator have to teach business leaders,
Leadership Communication: How Great Leaders Inspire and Motivate Teams
If you’re responsible for developing leaders in your organisation, you already know this truth: Technical skill is not the problem.Communication is. It’s
When the Mountain Takes Control: Resilience, Rebuilding, and Calm Under Pressure
In this episode of The Business of Thinking, Richard Reid is joined by mountaineer and keynote speaker Nigel Vardy, a man many
Turning Your Mess Into a Message: Playing the Game of Success with Purpose and Energy
In this episode of The Business of Thinking, Richard Reid is joined by Hina Siddiqui, Founder and CEO of Corporate Influence Media,
The Connection Between Mental Health and Leadership Effectiveness
Leadership is a balancing act that requires focus, resilience, and emotional intelligence. It is no surprise then that leadership effectiveness is closely
What is emotional intelligence training?
What is emotional intelligence training? How can it benefit both your employees performance and wellbeing? Emotional intelligence training is at the heart
Do I have depression?
“Do I have depression?” This is a question you may well ask yourself if and when you experience periods of low mood
Social anxiety coping techniques
This article addresses some social anxiety coping techniques to help you cope with situations that you may find difficult. Do you panic
How to thrive as an introvert
Introversion shouldn’t hold you back – read on for advice on how to thrive as an introvert. Richard Branson, Meryl Streep, Lady
Work smarter not harder
This article looks at techniques we can use to work smarter not harder! What’s your default work mode? Most of us think
How to spot tell-tale signs of trauma
When you experience a traumatic event, whether it’s something huge and unexpected like a terrorist attack or a sudden bereavement, or something
Elevating, Influencing and Inspiring Others
We all want to be surrounded by inspiring people, right? People who feel validated, confident, and excited about life and the things


