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ADAPTABILITY: The Psychological Roots of Turning Adversity into Advantage and Cultivating Creativity

Written by RM Editor | Jul 21 2024

 

In this second webinar in the series on Emotional Capital, clinical and corporate Psychologist and co-author of the Emotional Capital Report (ECR), Dr Martyn Newman, takes us beyond the numbers and explores the deeper psychological roots of emotional intelligence. 

In this session covering Adaptability, Dr Newman provides powerful insights into how to reduce fear and get better control over anxiety, as well as effective coaching tactics for increasing stress tolerance and cultivating greater creativity in responding to opportunities. In addition, the webinar answers questions such as:

What is Emotional Adaptability and why is it crucial for success?

Discover the 3 core elements of emotional adaptability and understand why they are non-negotiable skills to navigate today's fast-paced world, and why strengthening one of them in particular is the key that allows us to turn adversity into advantage.

How does Emotional Intelligence influence your ability to adapt?

Uncover the connection between Emotional Intelligence and Adaptability, and how improving your EI can make you more resilient and open to change.

Discover the most powerful first step in learning to cope better with anxiety.

What two basic goals guide all children’s behaviour?

Learn why they are opposed to each other and what should you do as a parent to regulate them (and why it’s not just for children!).

Why did one of the most influential psychological theories of all time get it so wrong and do so much damage?

How can leaders learn to be more effective by understanding how these two basic goals shape adult behaviour?

Learn why these two factors are the key to fostering high-performing teams.

What are the common barriers to Adaptability and how can you overcome them?

Identify the obstacles that hinder Adaptability and gain insights into overcoming these barriers to become more flexible and proactive.

What strategies can you use to foster a Growth Mindset?

Learn actionable steps to cultivate a Growth Mindset, which is essential for embracing change and continuous improvement.

What are the long-term benefits of becoming more Adaptable?

Gain insights into the lasting positive effects of developing Adaptability, from improved mental health to enhanced career prospects.

Going beyond superficial self-help platitudes and marketing hype, Dr Newman delivers an insightful understanding of specific EI competences and shows how coaches can leverage scores on the ECR to enable powerful personal and professional growth.