Long-Distance Worrying in the age of COVID-19
Written by David Posen, M.D. We live our lives in three timeframes: The Past, The Present, and The Future. How
9 Book Recommendations
Here is a list of 9 book recommendations from our members This week Steve Marriott delivered a session on ‘Behaviour
Steve Marriott Talks About ‘Behaviour & The Brain’
We interviewed Steve Marriott and spoke about his upcoming sessions with ex2 Academy, where he’ll present his material on ‘Behaviour
Talita Ferreira: Leading in a Crisis
Talita has recently changed her material from Leading in Turbulent Times to Leading in a Crisis, advising Leaders on how
Stay Resilient In A Complex World
We live in a messy and complex world. If we want to build thriving and resilient teams, we have to
Realistic Optimism: How To Get Through A Tough Day
Right now, we are all bombarded with a thousand different ways to get through the day. More often than not,
Holding Yourself to a Higher Standard
Article written by Paul Bridle, CEO of the Excellence Squared Group of Companies I met Cesco from ‘Primi World’, a
Your Amazing Brain
Steve Marriott is not only a Faculty member for ex2 Academy, he also runs a Leadership, Learning & Development and
How To Be An Effective Learner
Steve Marriott is not only a Faculty member for ex2 Academy, he also runs a Leadership, Learning & Development and
Dealing With The Stress of COVID-19
Written by David Posen, M.D., ex2 Academy Faculty Member and author of The Little Book of Stress Relief and Always
Don’t Let Physical Distancing Become Social Distancing
Carol Kinsey Goman, one of our Faculty members, has written an interesting piece for Forbes, where she talks about Social
The Resilience Platter 5 & 1/2 steps to personal resilience in volatile times
Well, we are all experiencing a very different world at the moment. Everyone will be coming to terms with their
ex2 Academy Interviews Rick Brinkman
Mark Jesty, our Toronto Chair, interviewed Rick Brinkman who is both one of our Faculty and the author of ‘Dealing
ex2 Academy Interviews Paul Hellman
Our CEO, Paul Bridle, interviewed Paul Hellman about his experience, opinions, and his new book ‘You Have 8 Seconds’
ex2 Academy Interviews Gregg Brown
Listen to our latest interview with Gregg Brown, author of ‘Ready, Set, Change’ and a Faculty member of ex2 Academy
ex2 Academy Interviews Carol Kinsey Goman
As part of our ongoing effort to provide insights and understanding, we interviewed our Faculty member Carol Kinsey Goman
200 Free Kids Educational Resources
OK, here’s another article that is outside of our normal remit, but let’s be honest, working and educating the kids
Free TV For Your Kids
OK, this isn’t our usual type of post, however, a lot of us are struggling with keeping the kids entertained,
Protecting Your Mental Health
With the vast majority of us working from home, it is very easy for us to go stir crazy by
The 11 Best Books on Mental Health
By Jamie Friedlander Research has shown Google searches for mental health-related terms like depression, anxiety, bipolar and OCD spike during the wintertime. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
8 Tips for Working From Home or Remotely
A Three Minuted Read by Marielle Leon Whether you’re a gig worker or a digital nomad, a full-time employee with remote status or
Over-50s Could Solve Hospitality Worker Shortages
The hospitality sector’s labour shortage could be solved by midlife workers’ interest in the industry, according to research. In a
Do You Hate Change or Love It?
It depends on whether change is imposed (like tax) or chosen (like marriage) Philip Cox-Hynd is a Managing Director at Harley
Be More Human, Your Real Edge
Will robots, technology, or artificial intelligence replace us? Probably not, but in order to remain relevant and continue to add
Leadership for the 21st Century
By Simon Linares HR director at Director at Direct Line Group. “A good succession plan is when a business anticipates
A MINDSET FOR COACHING, LEADING AND PERSONAL GROWTH
ARTICLE BY Sarah Gornall Every New Year starts with an urge to do better, be better, turn over a new
Pack Your Own Lunch: Being Prepared for a New World of Work | Mark Jesty | TEDxCollingwood
ex2 Academy’s very own COO, Mark Jesty, gave a talk in November 2019 on the New World of Work. 65.2
10 Effective Coaching Strategies to Help Drive Your Team to Success
An effectively managed team is like a well-oiled machine: when employees are on the same page and determined to meet
Change management: how to shift the behaviours and mindsets of your people
The success of any change programme in an organisation is down to how amenable people are to the transformation –
How Do You Respond to Customer Reviews: the Good, the Bad & the Ugly?
Consumer generated content and digital reviews are having a serious effect on businesses, with 90% of customers reading online reviews
Neuroscience: The Power of Brain Gender Difference in the Workplace
Existing workplace culture is primarily geared towards getting the best performance from a typically ‘male’ brain. By harnessing brain gender
Five Reasons Why You Must Learn to Learn
An Article by John Horn: It’s September, so communities around the world are rightly focusing on the importance of learning.
Inspirational leaders own their imperfection
It’s OK to make mistakes, take reasonable risks, and stretch our skills and contributions. By Scott Jeffrey Miller Have you
Learning on the edge: get out of your comfort zone!
The most effective leaders know that the best learning happens outside of your comfort zone – you need to stretch
How to Manage Employee Stress and Build a More Resilient Workforce
Contributors Dr. Susan David of Harvard medical school and the experts on the virgin pulse science advisory board. The mental
Good Workplace Relationships Have Largest Impact on Job Satisfaction
Good workplace relationships with colleagues are essential to job satisfaction, according to 77% of workers. Out of the 2,141 people
Promoting from Within? 5 Leadership Qualities to Keep in Mind
Your internal leadership pipeline is just as important as your external sales pipeline. Just as you need a constant flow