Ep 195: How to maintain a focus on your development

Following on from the last episode, where I discussed how to get the most from your experience on a development programme, this time I ask: once the programme is over, how do you keep focused on your development?

How do you avoid letting your new knowledge and skills wither on the vine? How do you prevent your new perspectives and concepts staying in notebooks and folders, rather than being brought to life in your decisions and day to day behaviour?

I share ten tips that will help ensure your development remains an ongoing are aof focus - just like your career, your wellbeing and your relationships - rather thna something you only consider when participating in formal learning.

But like any of my lists, it's far from finite. Let me know what you think - how do you keep your development a priority? How do you ensure it's something that gets your attention? Drop me an email with your comments and questions - 'podcast at worklifepsych dot com' - it's always amazing to hear from listeners.

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As ever, thanks for listening!

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📆 Upcoming events

On October 7th, we have the latest in our Sustainable Leadership series. I'll be joined by the excellent Dr. Rachael Skews for a webinar all about the role that coaching can play in leadership development. We'll be discussing the valuable contribution it can make, but also flag some of the ways it can go wrong and how to ensure you're working with the best kind of coaches. Find out more here.

On October 15th, I'll be running another of our 'Considering Coaching?' webinars, where the focus will be on the various ways that coaching can address productivity-related challenges. From procrastination, to overwhelm, prioritisation and over-working our prospective memory. If your task list is causing you panic, this could be the session for you. Find out more and reserve your place here.

On October 30th, I'll be facilitating the first in a new quarterly masterclass series: 'The Value of Values'. Designed to support all aspects of personal development, this series is being made freely available to our Spark Plus community members. Non-members can sign-up on a per-masterclass basis. The first session is all about getting clear on values and bringing them to life in the service of our different roles, goals and habits. I'll explain how to clear on what matters to you in life, how to cultivate values-aligned habits, and use values to navigate options, challenges and setbacks. Find out more and secure your place here.