Description
Book SynopsisChantal Burns founded Star Consultancy in 2000, specialising in applying psychology to all endeavours whether personal or business, and using the most effective technologies to help people achieve great results. She has been working internationally as a performance consultant and executive coach training thousands of people at all levels from CEOs through to junior execs.
Table of ContentsForeword
The Big Picture: Why read this book
PART ONE: The inner source of performance
1 The Motivation Myth: Why performance is misunderstood
2 How Thought and Motivation Works: Why traditional thinking is outdated
3 The Logic of Emotion: Why control is not the answer
4 The Truth about Stress and Pressure: Thrive under any circumstances
PART TWO: Uncovering the truth about what it takes to excel at work
5 The Performance Placebo: Mind over matter
6 Focus and Flow: Stay in the zone and get more time back
7 Escape the Achievement Trap: Cut the ties and fly
8 Unconditional Confidence: You’re always ready
9 Beyond Identity: Step into your true nature
10 Make Not Break Relationships: Work well with anyone
11 Decisions Made Easy: Navigate by wisdom
12 Keep Bouncing Back: Be a better surfer
Summary of Terms Used
Distinctions Used Throughout the Book
Notes and References
About the Author
Acknowledgements
ThoughtWorks
Index
