As human beings, we all have an ego. In fact, the ego is a natural part of being a healthy functioning individual. But don’t let that fool you into thinking that the ego can’t also be destructive on multiple levels. The truth is we are all at risk of falling victim to its power. In this article, human performance specialist Dr Craig Duncan explains how the negative aspect of the ego can get in the way of a leader’s performance, the signals to look out for, and the key to keeping the ego in...

Is your ego affecting your leadership?

According to recent reports, fatigue, lack of support and burnout are leading to record numbers of leaders resigning in what some are referring to as the ‘turnover tsunami’. Although COVID-19 continues to have an undeniable impact on burnout, particularly in certain sectors like health, managing burnout as an afterthought is not the key to resolving the issue. The key is to prevent burnout from happening in the first place. The way to do this is surprisingly simple, with a strategy that take...

How periodisation can make a difference in managing burnout

When most people think of the word ‘noise’, they immediately think of the external sounds that disrupt them when attempting to sleep, relax or focus. However, the type of noise most disruptive to our capacity to perform at our peak is internally-driven. 
In this article, human performance strategist Dr Craig Duncan explains why reducing noise is the most effective capacity-building and performance-enhancing exercise you can invest your efforts into and how to do it.

Why reducing ‘noise’ leads to greater performance

Wellbeing in the workplace, or lack thereof, can cause enormous economic loss if not addressed and dealt with effectively. Building wellbeing in the workplace requires leaders to be people-centred, communicate effectively, demonstrate strength of character and promote social support and diversity. But how do they achieve this? In this article, human performance strategist Dr Craig Duncan explores the impact that being self-aware and managing ego and impulsive behaviour can have on improving the ...

The impact of leadership on employee wellbeing in the workplace

Does sleep really make a difference to performance, or is it a distraction from achieving your goals? Is sleep a problem for you? Do you wake up tired? Is it difficult for you to fall asleep? In this article, human performance strategist Dr Craig Duncan shares his experience and research when it comes to sleep and its impact on human performance, on the sports field, at work and beyond.

Sleep - The Foundation of Human Performance

Dr Craig Duncan is one of the world’s leading human performance strategists, with a track record of helping sporting teams, business organisations and individuals to maximise their potential. Over the past decade, he has worked with more than 75 organisations, in a career that’s took him to 50 countries on four continents.

Dr Duncan’s innovative and holistic approach to human performance science has driven elite athletes, corporate leaders and military personnel to excel at the highest levels. Craig has worked with the Socceroos, Matildas, NSW State of Origin and the national teams of Iran and the United Arab Emirates. He has also worked with teams at World Cups, Olympics and Asian Championships.

No matter which hat he’s wearing, Dr Duncan’s goal is simple: to use his expertise and professionalism to get the best out of people.

He is an accomplished speaker, who presents regularly to teams and organisations on how to reach peak performance, be that in the boardroom, in the office or on the sporting stage.

In recent years, Craig has worked extensively as an executive coach in the corporate environment,
implementing unique strategies that have been proven to enhance the potential of employees and management. He uses high-level performance science and cutting-edge technology, developed at the pinnacle of professional sport, and tailors a strategy to suit the needs of individual clients.

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