Optimism

Why it’s time to end the tyranny of positive thinking

March 30, 2019Last updated Mar 30, 2019 by Martin Cole

As a coach concerned with helping people advance their personal and professional development, believe me, I am steeped in positive psychology. I have studied Masters level courses in positive organisational coaching, applied positive psychology and the psychology of peak performance. I have studied the evidence base for the most important principles of positive psychology and … Read more

The truth about how to be confident

January 31, 2018Last updated Jan 31, 2018 by Martin Cole

If you are looking for information online about how to be confident, these are some of the suggested confidence building activities you’ll find: Be positive Banish negative thinking Smarten up and dress more stylishly Change your body language Don’t accept failure Don’t give up. These are all great suggestions – for somebody who is in … Read more