This audio lesson, featuring insights from former professional athlete and entrepreneur Aaron Ridley, explores four pillars of emotional resilience: awareness, acceptance, regulation, and expression. These pillars provide a structured framework for building inner strength and emotional intelligence, enabling you to navigate setbacks, stress, and difficult situations with composure.

Aaron shares real-life experiences and illustrates how emotional resilience links to growing through difficult times. He introduces practical techniques such as emotional check-ins, breathing exercises, and intentional emotional expression to foster resilience.

The lesson will help you recognise and manage your emotions proactively, confidently respond to challenges, and handle your feelings constructively. 

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Listen to discover the essential skills and strategies to master time management for both yourself and your team. This lesson dives into practical techniques like prioritisation, delegation, and timeboxing. You'll learn how to role model these behaviours, set clear boundaries, and leverage technology to streamline tasks. 
We cover the importance of transparency, effective communication, and self-care in maintaining productivity and preventing burnout. Whether you're a seasoned leader or stepping into a managerial role, this course will equip you with the tools to create a culture of efficiency and respect for time within your organisation.

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This lesson will equip you with essential strategies for fostering innovation within your team. It explores why innovation is pivotal, citing examples from industry giants like Google and cautionary tales from companies that failed to innovate. We emphasise the importance of leadership in creating a supportive environment where risk-taking is encouraged, failures are viewed as learning opportunities, and successes are celebrated. 
We delve into practical methods for reducing risk, empowering teams, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. You’ll discover actionable insights to inspire creativity, drive transformation, and navigate challenges in an ever-changing world. Listen to learn how to lead your team towards innovative solutions and sustainable growth.

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Welcome to Audio Learning from Assemble You.

Saying yes comes naturally - as human beings, it makes us feel good to help others. But what doesn’t feel good is the stress that comes with built-up project deadlines you’re struggling to meet because you took too much on.

In this audio lesson we offer practical, actionable advice on how to say no more often and take control of your day.

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Reading List

• (Article) The Science of Kindness. Cedars Sinai
• (Book) The Art Of Saying NO: How To Stand Your Ground, Reclaim Your Time And Energy, And Refuse To Be Taken For Granted (Without Feeling Guilty!). Damon Zahariades
• (Article) How to Say No: A Guide to Saying No Politely. Grammarly
• (Article) No One Will Protect Your Time For You. Deb Knobelman, PhD
• (Article) “I Don’t” versus “I Can’t”: When Empowered Refusal Motivates Goal-Directed Behavior. Vanessa M. Patrick, Henrik Hagtvedt

Welcome to Audio Learning from Assemble You.

If you’ve been feeling stressed out, anxious, or overwhelmed lately, you’re not alone. Today’s fast-paced, high-demand world requires us to manage so much and all at once. But, with a little tweak to your daily routine, you can more easily deal with what’s being thrown at you. You can calm down, slow down, and de-stress by making more time for yourself.

That’s right, make time for yourself. Sounds simple, but how do we actually take a step back from our busy lives and practice self-care?

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Reading List

• [Article] What is Self-Care and Why is it Important For You?, Matthew Glowiak
• [App] headspace 
• [App] InsightTimer 
• [Article] The Wim Hoff Method: Activate Your Full Human Potential, Wim Hof
• [Article] How to Start Exercising and Stick to It, Lawrence Robinson, Jeanne Segal, Ph.D., and Melina Smith, M.A.  
• [Article] How Much Sleep Do We Really Need?, Eric Suni 
• [Article] You Need Both Self-Control And Self-Indulgence To Be Happy, Alison Escalante