Endor Learn & Develop Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Chris Watson from Endor Learn & Develop and David Gilbey from City Vibe (Siren Radio), test the validity of many of the commonly held assumptions about body language. Based on the latest research, they explore the most reliable ways to interpret the range of non-verbal behaviors; simple methods to build rapport and improve the way you interact with those around you.
Discover the most effective way to prepare for the world of work and take charge of your long-term career. Hear about the latest research into ‘The Language of Work’ and hear how this challenges conventional thinking about the key skills and approaches associated with successful outcomes at work.
Immersing yourself in cold water may have some distinct health benefits, as a growing number of health professionals, psychologists, athletes, and trainers will confirm. Supporters of the technique believe that cold water therapy can improve circulation, deepen sleep, increase energy levels, and reduce inflammation in the body.
How to make friends with stress... and what to do if you are unable to do this. Plus practical ways to refocus your energy and attention to gain greater control of the demands placed on you. Selected excerpts from the ‘Lockdown Learning’ webinars delivered by Chris Watson of Endor Learn & Develop.
Selected excerpts from the ‘Lockdown Learning’ webinars delivered by Chris Watson of Endor Learn & Develop. Exploring the effectiveness of the popular SMART goal approach. Why SMART goals can sometimes complicate things and how the AMS technique to goal creation will usually deliver superior results.
Discover the most effective way to build personal commitment to a goal. Selected excerpts from the ‘Lockdown Learning’ webinars delivered by Chris Watson of Endor Learn & Develop. For more proven ideas to develop yourself, read ’Upskill: 21 Keys to Professional Growth’ by Chris Watson. Free sample chapter: https://www.endorlearning.com/admin/userfiles/1/news/40/upskill_sample_creativity.pdf
Discover how to improve your relationship with time. CONTENT: Introduction, Identify Your Preferences, How to Distort Time, Clock Times vs Event Time, Apply Casino Mentality Selected excerpts from the ‘Lockdown Learning’ webinars delivered by Chris Watson of Endor Learn & Develop.
Using straightforward terminology, Chris Watson from Endor Learn & Develop demystifies the management role and delivers a rich resource of reliable strategies for managers to put into action - practical ideas reflecting the latest thinking on how to boost their personal performance at work. We will look at what separates ‘average managers’ from ‘peak performers’ and how you can use this knowledge to accelerate your long-term career and succeed in management.
The Chinese bamboo doesn’t grow in the usual fashion. While most trees grow steadily over a period of years, the Chinese bamboo tree doesn’t begin to break through the ground for years. You water it and wait. You wait an entire year and nothing appears. No bud, no twig, nothing. So you keep watering and taking care of the plant.
In this edition of the Upskill Podcast, Chris Watson from Endor Learn & Develop argues that there are a number of informal indicators that your mentoring relationship is successful: your meetings are a priority – there are very few cancellations or changes of date. Both parties enjoy the experience and are being stretched by it. The Mentee emerges from each meeting with new insight and is energised to take action. A high degree of positive challenge takes place.
During this episode, we focus on the nuts and bolts on managing the mentoring process – preparing for your first meeting, managing expectations, building rapport and getting the most from your time together.
In this edition of the Upskill Podcast, Chris Watson from Endor Learn & Develop argues that on the face of it, it makes sense to target high performance employees as potential mentees. However it is also important to recognise that performance levels aren’t fixed – individuals can move into and out of the high performance category throughout the course of their careers.
Probably the hardest aspect of the role to excel at is to practicing not knowing. Throughout school and our working lives we are praised and encouraged (even promoted) for knowing things, for getting things right, for being expedient and resolving things. Even builds our sense of esteem and who we are. Great mentors deliberately resist the temptation to parade their knowledge and instead deliberately practice this behaviour.
Lots of behaviours come into play – yes need to develop good listening skills, a sound grasp of the use of different forms of question - open, closed, probing, the ability to suspend judgement - to avoid driving the learner in just one direction, the ability to provide constructive feedback, to help the mentee to define objectives and plan ways of achieving them, the ability to access other learning opportunities on behalf of the mentee - using other people's skills and experiences.
Acknowledging the appetite for mentoring is one thing, but operationally finding the time to do it can be a challenge. In this episode, we hear how one manager who was dedicated to developing the capability of all his staff, conducted 1 x 45 min mentoring meeting with every one his 500 employees across 40 locations every single year, which sounds impossible, but in terms of hours spent, averaged out at less than 7.5 hours per week.
- In this edition of the Upskill Podcast, Chris Watson from Endor Learn & Develop discusses best practise in the mentoring relationship, defining precisely what mentoring is about and how it differs from coaching, teaching and counselling.
In this edition of the Upskill Podcast, Chris Watson from Endor Learn & Develop provides insights and ideas in terms of how mentoring works and the value it provides as a development tool. Recent evidence suggests that companies which that invest in mentoring and personal development programmes have 35% more engaged employees and as a result 21% greater profitability which is why so many organisations are now investing in this area.
In this edition of the Upskill Podcast, Chris Watson from Endor Learn & Develop presents an introductory session on mentoring in the workplace: covering definitions of mentoring, the main benefits for the mentee, the organisation, and the mentor.
In this edition of the Upskill Podcast, Chris Watson from Endor Learn & Develop questions whether traditional models of career development are at all relevant in today's fast-paced, dynamic and unpredictable world of work. It is suggested that the idea of moving upwards by climbing defined rungs on a ladder is far less appropriate. These days we may need to think far more broadly, to identify opportunities that are on the left or on the right – or perhaps elsewhere.
In this edition of the Upskill Podcast, Chris Watson from Endor Learn & Develop suggests that in terms of your future career choices, why not seek out companies who are overtly committed to extending the performance of their people - it doesn’t need to be the largest PLC in the world - just a strengths-based organisation who are sincerely interested in developing your skills, your abilities and your professional growth.
In this edition of the Upskill Podcast, Chris Watson from Endor Learn & Develop reveals the results of a 10 year investigation into the skills organisations want most from their people – the skills which are associated with success in role. As more people are expected to undertake a greater number of job roles in their lifetime, developing the key skills which are most attractive to employers, may well accelerate entry into new positions and increase opportunities for job movement.