Antony Taylor is Co-founder of QR Consulting, working with organisations across multiple sectors including social housing to help HR and wellbeing teams take a people-first, data-led approach to workplace challenges. Antony brings expertise in mental toughness assessment and development, using evidence-based tools to help individuals and teams thrive under pressure.

Key Insights and Takeaways 

• Mental toughness is broader than resilience - it's about thriving under pressure, not just bouncing back

• The Four Cs model (Control, Commitment, Challenge, Confidence) provides evidence-based framework for assessment 

• High mental toughness without self-awareness can create toxic leadership and destroy psychological safety 

• Data-driven approaches to wellbeing prevent costly turnover and performance issues 

• Small improvements in mental toughness (moving from 1 to 3 on a scale) can create transformational career changes 

• Mental toughness assessment helps identify who needs support before problems arise 

• Leaders shape culture through their mental toughness profile and self-awareness 

• Individual development requires understanding your unique profile rather than one-size-fits-all approaches 

• Practical tools like "red to blue" technique and functional imagery training build specific mental toughness areas 

• Self-awareness combined with discipline to take small, consistent actions creates lasting change

Connect with Eileen 

Email: [email protected] 

LinkedIn: @eileendonnelly

 Instagram: @rippleandcouk

Connect with Antony Taylor @ AQR Consulting 

LinkedIn: @ant-taylor-mindsetcoach/

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