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Challenges That Change Us

155 {Adam Fraser} The science behind why challenges change us

02 Mar 2025

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This weeks episode is a little different. We now how many people have encountered challenges and their individual ways that they have overcome them, but how does a professional suggest we approach resilience and struggle? Dr. Adam Fraser, a human performance researcher and consultant, helps organisations build a high-performance culture to thrive in our demanding environment. Passionate about research, he collaborates with universities across the Asia Pacific and is believed to be the only keynote speaker whose presentations have been scientifically measured for impact. Over the past decade, he has delivered more than 1,500 presentations to over half a million people globally, working with top companies such as CBA, Westpac, Telstra, IBM, and PwC. He is also the author of four best-selling books, including Strive and The Third Space.Dr. Fraser specializes in topics such as performance psychology, productivity, leadership, team engagement, work-life balance, and high-performing cultures. His expertise has made him a sought-after media personality, with appearances in publications like AFR, SMH, CEO Magazine, and Reader’s Digest, as well as on television programs like Sunrise, The Morning Show, and Today. He has also hosted regular radio segments on ABC and Sky Business.In this episode he shares:His experience meeting his mentor and how intense it wasWhat his book strive is all aboutHis opinion on why we are not holding people accountableHis advice on how to have challenging conversationsHow we can better support people and hold them accountableThe difference between staying in challenges vs traumatic strugglesThe importance of rest and recoveryThe gender differences when it comes to burn out and recovery Key Quotes“When we don’t have struggle it can be really dysfunctional.”“To learn anything you have to be uncomfortable.”“The benefits of a holiday disappear after 3 weeks.” More aboutLearn more on his website or follow him on facebook, instagram and linkedin. You can get involved with the podcast onlineOn facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: [email protected] check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.comIf you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.auFor her other business you can find it through the websites: www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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