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Resources

Insight isn’t just a platform - it’s a growing library of ideas, strategies and tools. Here, you’ll find articles adapted from my book, simple explainers on key mindset attributes, examples of the resources we put into teachers’ and coaches’ hands and recordings of webinars and talks. It’s designed to give you a taste of the depth and practicality behind Insight, while keeping things accessible and easy to use.

Resources

Insight isn’t just a platform - it’s a growing library of ideas, strategies and tools. Here, you’ll find articles adapted from my book, simple explainers on key mindset attributes, examples of the resources we put into teachers’ and coaches’ hands and recordings of webinars and talks. It’s designed to give you a taste of the depth and practicality behind Insight, while keeping things accessible and easy to use.

Resources

Insight isn’t just a platform - it’s a growing library of ideas, strategies and tools. Here, you’ll find articles adapted from my book, simple explainers on key mindset attributes, examples of the resources we put into teachers’ and coaches’ hands and recordings of webinars and talks. It’s designed to give you a taste of the depth and practicality behind Insight, while keeping things accessible and easy to use.

Articles & Insights

Over the years, I’ve written and spoken a lot about behaviour, motivation and mindset. Here, I’ve gathered some of the most useful pieces – drawn from chapters of my book – that explore the hidden drivers of how people learn, perform and grow. They’re practical, thought-provoking and written to help teachers, coaches and leaders see things differently.

Seeing Behind Behaviour

From data to genuine human connection, Insight acts as the catalyst for change, helping professionals build safety, motivation, and collective belief.

Curriculum and Relatedness

It's not just what we teach, but how. By designing curricula that reflect all identities, we address the core need for relatedness, making learning safe and meaningful for every student.

Discounting and Distortion

An insight into why young people defend themselves with discounting and distortion helps us realise that their behaviour isn't defiance, but defence. By responding with calm, steady support, we can help them feel safe and open to growth.

Culture Eats Strategy For Breakfast

A school's behaviour management system will only be effective if it is supported by the right school culture. While having a clear system is important, a school's culture - its daily habits, mindsets and decisions - is what truly makes that system work in practice.

Articles & Insights

Over the years, I’ve written and spoken a lot about behaviour, motivation and mindset. Here, I’ve gathered some of the most useful pieces – drawn from chapters of my book – that explore the hidden drivers of how people learn, perform and grow. They’re practical, thought-provoking and written to help teachers, coaches and leaders see things differently.

Seeing Behind Behaviour

From data to genuine human connection, Insight acts as the catalyst for change, helping professionals build safety, motivation, and collective belief.

Curriculum and Relatedness

It's not just what we teach, but how. By designing curricula that reflect all identities, we address the core need for relatedness, making learning safe and meaningful for every student.

Discounting and Distortion

An insight into why young people defend themselves with discounting and distortion helps us realise that their behaviour isn't defiance, but defence. By responding with calm, steady support, we can help them feel safe and open to growth.

Culture Eats Strategy For Breakfast

A school's behaviour management system will only be effective if it is supported by the right school culture. While having a clear system is important, a school's culture - its daily habits, mindsets and decisions - is what truly makes that system work in practice.

Articles & Insights

Over the years, I’ve written and spoken a lot about behaviour, motivation and mindset. Here, I’ve gathered some of the most useful pieces – drawn from chapters of my book – that explore the hidden drivers of how people learn, perform and grow. They’re practical, thought-provoking and written to help teachers, coaches and leaders see things differently.

Seeing Behind Behaviour

From data to genuine human connection, Insight acts as the catalyst for change, helping professionals build safety, motivation, and collective belief.

Curriculum and Relatedness

It's not just what we teach, but how. By designing curricula that reflect all identities, we address the core need for relatedness, making learning safe and meaningful for every student.

Discounting and Distortion

An insight into why young people defend themselves with discounting and distortion helps us realise that their behaviour isn't defiance, but defence. By responding with calm, steady support, we can help them feel safe and open to growth.

Culture Eats Strategy For Breakfast

A school's behaviour management system will only be effective if it is supported by the right school culture. While having a clear system is important, a school's culture - its daily habits, mindsets and decisions - is what truly makes that system work in practice.

Explaining Attributes

At the heart of Insight are the mindset attributes – things like self-belief, motivation, resilience and even hopelessness at times. Each one tells a story about why someone acts the way they do. In this section, I break down a few examples in simple terms, showing how they show up in real life and how we can respond to them in ways that really make a difference.

The Hidden Barrier

A fixed mindset, the belief that abilities are unchangeable, is a major barrier to learning and performance. This contrasts with a growth mindset, where intelligence and talents can be developed through effort. Professionals can help learners shift to a growth mindset.

Tackling Perfectionism

Perfectionism is not a flaw to be "fixed" but an attribute to be redirected. Fear of mistakes can sabotage performance across all contexts, including education, sports and the workplace. The solution is to shift the focus from flawless outcomes to progress and resilience.

Explaining Attributes

At the heart of Insight are the mindset attributes – things like self-belief, motivation, resilience and even hopelessness at times. Each one tells a story about why someone acts the way they do. In this section, I break down a few examples in simple terms, showing how they show up in real life and how we can respond to them in ways that really make a difference.

Supporting Your Teenager's Learning Journey at Home

This guide offers parents and carers a framework to help them support their teenager's learning and emotional development. It highlights the importance of understanding a teenager's developing brain and unique "learning personality" through an assessment.

Understanding and Supporting Your Young Player's Football Journey

A for parents and carers of young footballers, providing a framework for supporting their child’s development on and off the pitch. It highlights that a child's playing personality, identified through an assessment, is key to understanding their behaviour and needs.

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Explaining Attributes

At the heart of Insight are the mindset attributes – things like self-belief, motivation, resilience and even hopelessness at times. Each one tells a story about why someone acts the way they do. In this section, I break down a few examples in simple terms, showing how they show up in real life and how we can respond to them in ways that really make a difference.

The Hidden Barrier

A fixed mindset, the belief that abilities are unchangeable, is a major barrier to learning and performance. This contrasts with a growth mindset, where intelligence and talents can be developed through effort. Professionals can help learners shift to a growth mindset.

Tackling Perfectionism

Perfectionism is not a flaw to be "fixed" but an attribute to be redirected. Fear of mistakes can sabotage performance across all contexts, including education, sports and the workplace. The solution is to shift the focus from flawless outcomes to progress and resilience.

Supporting Your Teenager's Learning Journey at Home

This guide offers parents and carers a framework to help them support their teenager's learning and emotional development. It highlights the importance of understanding a teenager's developing brain and unique "learning personality" through an assessment.

Understanding and Supporting Your Young Player's Football Journey

A for parents and carers of young footballers, providing a framework for supporting their child’s development on and off the pitch. It highlights that a child's playing personality, identified through an assessment, is key to understanding their behaviour and needs.

Read more

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Explaining Attributes

At the heart of Insight are the mindset attributes – things like self-belief, motivation, resilience and even hopelessness at times. Each one tells a story about why someone acts the way they do. In this section, I break down a few examples in simple terms, showing how they show up in real life and how we can respond to them in ways that really make a difference.

The Hidden Barrier

A fixed mindset, the belief that abilities are unchangeable, is a major barrier to learning and performance. This contrasts with a growth mindset, where intelligence and talents can be developed through effort. Professionals can help learners shift to a growth mindset.

Tackling Perfectionism

Perfectionism is not a flaw to be "fixed" but an attribute to be redirected. Fear of mistakes can sabotage performance across all contexts, including education, sports and the workplace. The solution is to shift the focus from flawless outcomes to progress and resilience.

Supporting Your Teenager's Learning Journey at Home

This guide offers parents and carers a framework to help them support their teenager's learning and emotional development. It highlights the importance of understanding a teenager's developing brain and unique "learning personality" through an assessment.

Understanding and Supporting Your Young Player's Football Journey

A for parents and carers of young footballers, providing a framework for supporting their child’s development on and off the pitch. It highlights that a child's playing personality, identified through an assessment, is key to understanding their behaviour and needs.

Read more

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Webinars & Media

I love sharing these ideas in person, but not everyone can be in the room. That’s why I’ve started recording webinars and talks so you can catch up anytime. Here, you’ll find the sessions we’ve already delivered, along with details of what’s coming up next. It’s the best way to see Insight in action and hear from me directly about the thinking behind it.

Decode the Mindset Webinar

Protecting identity, building resilience and giving every young player the mental tools to succeed in football and beyond.

Webinars & Media

I love sharing these ideas in person, but not everyone can be in the room. That’s why I’ve started recording webinars and talks so you can catch up anytime. Here, you’ll find the sessions we’ve already delivered, along with details of what’s coming up next. It’s the best way to see Insight in action and hear from me directly about the thinking behind it.

Decode the Mindset Webinar

Protecting identity, building resilience and giving every young player the mental tools to succeed in football and beyond.

Webinars & Media

I love sharing these ideas in person, but not everyone can be in the room. That’s why I’ve started recording webinars and talks so you can catch up anytime. Here, you’ll find the sessions we’ve already delivered, along with details of what’s coming up next. It’s the best way to see Insight in action and hear from me directly about the thinking behind it.

Decode the Mindset Webinar

Protecting identity, building resilience and giving every young player the mental tools to succeed in football and beyond.

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