In Part 2 of our podcast with Kirstin Davis and Euan Woolley, we are talking 'Mental Toughness, Resilience, Performance and... Wellbeing'.  Only a decade ago, psychometrics were mainly used to identify the most productive and to explore how productivity could be enhanced.

Today, we look at this through the lens of 'wellbeing'.

"I wrote a book about 10 years ago on sports psychology, and it was all about performance. The second edition came out this year, and a lot of it is about 'wellbeing'."  Prof. John Perry

Welcome to Part 2 of our show. Listen, learn, and enjoy.

What makes a good, reliable psychometric?

In this podcast, Kirstin Davis and Euan Woolley, experts in the use of psychometric measures, explore, with Doug and John, the field of psychometrics and why users and clients should be increasingly wary.

The use of Psychometrics continues to grow in popularity. They are used in a variety of settings, such as workplaces, education, and coaching.

But not all psychometrics meet the basic requirements for a good psychometric. And not all psychometrics are used properly.

They are becoming popular, but is a popular assessment necessarily the right measure for the purpose at hand?

Understood and used properly, they can provide a great deal of valuable information. They can be incredibly cost-effective. For example, using psychometrics in a coaching session might mean you can do more productive work and move people forward much more quickly, rather than spending a lot of time in sessions finding out the same information.

"By definition, a psychometric test should be scientifically rigorous, and if it has never actually been scientifically tested, then it really doesn't meet the criteria to be called a 'psychometric'." - Prof. John Perry

Welcome to Part One of this podcast. Listen, learn, and enjoy.

In part two of this podcast with Nathan Cornwell, we look at employability through the lens of the Mental Toughness framework. Understanding your mental toughness profile is crucial when navigating transitions, especially when moving to another country, immersing oneself in a new culture and taking on a new job.

Transition requires adaptability, resilience, and a positive mindset. Reframing challenges as opportunities for growth, building strong support networks, and maintaining a positive outlook helps to succeed despite initial difficulties.

By cultivating their mental toughness, individuals can successfully transition to a new job in a foreign country, thrive in the new culture, and emerge stronger and more confident, both personally and professionally.

Listen and learn.