Reframe Your Mindset for Success

Paul Corke

Looking for insights to develop your mindset, improve your mental wellbeing and become the best version of yourself? Reframe Your Mindset for Success is for you. Hosted by executive coach, keynote speaker, leadership philosopher and bestselling author Paul Corke, each episode features inspiring conversations with leaders, entrepreneurs, adventurers, athletes and thought leaders who share practical tools, stories and strategies to help you build resilience, strengthen your mindset and thrive in an ever-changing world.

  1. Jul 15

    Reframing HR with Ian Turner

    In this episode, Ian Turner helps us reframe HR from an administrative function into a true strategic driver of business performance—human-centred, commercially driven, and essential to the future of work. In this episode of Reframe Your Mindset for Success, Paul is joined by Ian Turner to explore the big idea of Reframing HR. Ian’s core philosophy is simple but powerful: HR must be human-centric and commercially driven. It cannot remain an administrative support function. Instead, it needs to become a true strategic partner—aligning people plans with business goals, helping organisations adapt to change, and ensuring talent is used in ways that genuinely make the business stronger. The conversation begins with the future of work and AI. Ian’s view is not that AI itself is the problem—it is “just software”—but that the real challenge lies in leadership’s ability to embrace and apply it well. Rather than using AI as a blunt tool to cut payroll costs, Ian argues that organisations should use it to remove low-value, repetitive work and allow people to focus on creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving. From there, the episode explores the leadership skills needed over the next five years, with Ian making the case that curiosity and adaptability are now non-negotiable. Leaders do not need to understand every technical update, but they do need to experiment, stay open, and be willing to learn. This also connects to his belief that managers need to become more like coaches, because the greatest value of coaching is not advice—it is helping people build self-belief. The discussion also tackles hybrid working, where Ian challenges the ongoing debate about where people work and instead asks a more important question: how do people work best? He argues that decisions about office attendance should be based on evidence, not control, and that trust remains central. If leaders do not trust people to deliver, the issue is not location—it is leadership. The conversation then moves into retention strategy, where Ian warns against reactive approaches that only kick in when a valued employee is about to leave. Instead, he makes the case for proactive development, genuine engagement and leaders seeing themselves as custodians of talent—developing people not only for the role they are in now, but for the careers they may go on to have. At the heart of the episode is a compelling challenge for HR itself: Does your people plan make the boat go faster?If it does, HR needs to be able to show that clearly to the business. You’ll hear: Why HR must move beyond administration and become a strategic enablerIan’s view on AI, leadership and the future of workWhy curiosity and adaptability are critical leadership capabilitiesHow hybrid work decisions should be based on trust and data, not command and controlWhy retention should be proactive, not reactiveWhat it really means for HR to be human-centric and commercially driven A thoughtful and practical conversation for leaders, HR professionals and anyone interested in how people strategy can become a real lever for business success.

    Reframing HR with Ian Turner

  2. May 26

    Reframing Discipline with Dre Baldwin

    In this episode, Dre Baldwin reframes discipline from a personality trait into something far more practical: the result of following a clear structure under consequence. It’s a powerful conversation about confidence, consistency, leadership and why success is built on process, not mood.  In this episode of Reframe Your Mindset for Success, Paul is joined by Dre Baldwin — former professional basketball player, prolific author and performance coach — to explore the big idea of discipline. Dre shares his journey from walking on to a Division III college basketball team, creating his own professional playing opportunities, building a brand through YouTube, and eventually helping professionals and entrepreneurs with structured execution.  At the heart of the conversation is a simple but powerful reframe: discipline is not a trait you either have or do not have. Instead, it is the byproduct of following a structure and executing on it consistently. Dre explains why so many people resist discipline even though they know they need it, and why the difference between discipline and motivation matters so much. Motivation comes and goes with your feelings. Discipline, by contrast, allows you to keep showing up whether you feel like it or not.  The episode also explores how discipline creates confidence. By practising, preparing and doing the work repeatedly, people build belief in their ability to perform. Dre makes the case that confidence is not something you wait for — it is something that is earned through disciplined behaviour. This leads into a wider discussion on mental toughness, sustained success, and why high performers stick to the process even when results are not immediately visible.  The conversation then broadens into leadership, where Dre argues that leadership is ultimately a people job. Great leaders need structure, but they also need to understand what the people on their team actually want, because performance improves when people feel seen, valued and understood. This makes the episode relevant not only for individuals looking to build more discipline, but also for leaders trying to create better standards, stronger teams and healthier cultures.  The final takeaway is especially powerful: if you want discipline, go one level higher and get clear on your personal principles. According to Dre, when your principles are fixed, your structures become obvious, and disciplined behaviour becomes far easier to maintain.  You’ll hear: Why discipline is a system, not a personality traitThe real difference between motivation and disciplineHow discipline builds confidence and self-beliefWhy high performers sustain success through mental toughness and structureWhat leaders need to understand about people, performance and disciplineWhy clarity on your personal principles may be the foundation of all lasting success. A practical and insightful conversation for anyone who wants to stop relying on how they feel and start building the structures that support real success.

    Reframing Discipline with Dre Baldwin

  3. May 12

    Reframing Wellbeing in the Workplace with Liz Sebag-Montefiore

    In this episode, Liz Sebag-Montefiore reframes wellbeing from a workplace “perk” or isolated initiative into a strategic driver of performance, retention and risk management—and argues that the future of wellbeing lies in personalised, employee-led solutions.  In this episode of Reframe Your Mindset for Success, Paul is joined by Liz Sebag-Montefiore, CEO of 10Eighty, to explore the big idea of reframing wellbeing in the workplace. Liz explains why wellbeing is no longer a “nice to have” or just another HR initiative, but a core business strategy that directly impacts performance, retention and long-term organisational success.  The conversation explores why wellbeing has become such a major area of investment for organisations. Liz shares that, following research with clients, wellbeing emerged as one of the top priorities for the next 2–5 years, alongside AI and future skills. She explains that organisations are increasingly recognising the connection between how people feel and how they perform, with burnout, disengagement and absence now seen as systemic challenges rather than isolated issues. At the same time, employee expectations have shifted, with people far more willing to leave organisations that do not genuinely support their wellbeing.  Liz also challenges the traditional “one-size-fits-all” wellbeing model. Instead of generic benefits or token initiatives, she makes the case for personalised, employee-led wellbeing—support that reflects the different ages, stages and real-life needs of a diverse workforce. This is the thinking behind 10Eighty’s new Marketplace Platform, which allows employees to self-select from a wide spectrum of wellbeing support in a way that is both tailored and, where needed, anonymous.  A major takeaway from the episode is that leaders play a crucial role in whether wellbeing succeeds or fails. Liz highlights the importance of managers being able to have better conversations, create psychological safety, and build enough trust for employees to speak honestly about what they need. Wellbeing, she argues, must be embedded into leadership capability and organisational culture, rather than bolted on as a standalone programme.  You’ll hear: ​Why wellbeing has become a strategic priority for the future of work​The top three reasons to invest in wellbeing: performance, retention and risk​Where organisations still get wellbeing wrong​Why personalisation matters more than generic wellbeing offerings​How leaders can create the trust and conversations that make wellbeing real​Why the future of workplace wellbeing is likely to be more preventative, predictive and employee-led. A practical and timely conversation for leaders, HR professionals and organisations who want to make wellbeing more than a benefit—and instead turn it into a meaningful part of how people work, perform and thrive. Check out 10Eighty's Wellbeing Offering for organisations - https://10eighty.co.uk/services/wellbeing-services/

    Reframing Wellbeing in the Workplace with Liz Sebag-Montefiore

  4. Apr 28

    Reframing Talent Strategy with Rob Moore

    In this episode, Rob Moore reframes talent strategy from a reactive hiring challenge into a deliberate strategic advantage—one built on behaviours, values, potential and future-fit thinking, not just job descriptions and short-term fixes.  Paul is joined by Rob Moore to explore how organisations can reframe talent strategies for a fast-changing future. Rob challenges the outdated assumption that great talent is simply “out there” waiting to be found, or that people will automatically want to work for your organisation. Instead, he makes the case for a more strategic, future-focused approach: understanding where the organisation is going, what value it wants to create, and which behaviours, capabilities and qualities will best support that journey.  A major theme in the conversation is that too many organisations are still designing around old roles, old job descriptions and short-term firefighting, rather than building talent pipelines for the future. Rob explains why behaviours are often the true drivers of success, why values alignment matters so much, and why the best talent strategies begin by clearly defining what good looks like. He also shares a powerful mindset shift: instead of seeing talent as scarce and external, leaders should begin with the belief that everyone has talent, and the real opportunity lies in identifying, developing and placing that talent well.  The discussion also moves into retention, internal mobility and the future of work. Rob talks about why leaders sometimes hold talent too tightly, why movement across teams and functions should be seen as a positive, and how opening up development opportunities can strengthen both engagement and retention. Looking ahead, he also reflects on the role of AI—not as a total replacement for people, but as a tool that can remove mundane tasks and help humans focus more on judgement, context, relationships and value creation.  You’ll hear: Why many leaders still hold outdated assumptions about talentWhy behaviours and values often matter more than qualifications aloneHow to build talent strategies around mission, vision and future directionWhy internal mobility and development should be part of every talent strategyHow to think about AI, human value and future capability in a more balanced wayWhy the strongest talent mindset may simply be this: everyone has talent — the challenge is learning how to unlock it. A practical and thought-provoking conversation for leaders who want to stop firefighting talent issues and start building talent strategies that are more human, more intentional and more future-ready.

    Reframing Talent Strategy with Rob Moore

  5. Apr 7

    Reframing High Performance with Damian Hughes

    In this episode, Professor Damian Hughes explores the big idea of Microhabits—small, simple and speedy actions that quietly shape performance, culture, decision-making and the quality of your life. In this episode of Reframe Your Mindset for Success, Professor Damian Hughes returns to unpack the big idea behind his new book: Microhabits. These are the small, quiet moments of decision-making that often go unnoticed—but over time define who we become, how we lead, and how we perform. Damian explains that the best microhabits follow the 3 S’s: Small — easy to wrap your head aroundSimple — easy to build into daily routinesSpeedy — can be done in under five minutesThe goal is simple: turn helpful behaviours into autopilot habits that improve performance, relationships and resilience. In this conversation, we explore how microhabits can sharpen decision-making under pressure, strengthen leadership, shape culture, and even change the language we use to describe ourselves and our lives. You’ll hear: The power of microhabits and why small actions often create the biggest shiftsA 3-question framework for better decisions under pressureWhy becoming a “chief encourager” can lift both your performance and the performance of othersHow language shapes mindset: moving from “busy” to “productive”, from “surviving” to “living”The difference between envy and jealousy, and the power of pronoiaWhy feed-forward is often more effective than feedbackThe leadership lesson that culture is caught, not taughtHow presence, vulnerability and small daily choices shape fatherhood, family and identityTry this (Microhabit Starter): Before your next important decision, pause and ask: What do I want to happen?What do I think will happen?How do the benefits outweigh the risks?Then choose one small, simple, speedy action that moves you forward. A thoughtful and practical conversation about how the smallest choices can create the biggest changes—in leadership, life and the way we show up for the people who matter most.

    Reframing High Performance with Damian Hughes

  6. Mar 25

    Reframing Middle Management with Gary Cookson

    In Reframing Middle Management, Gary Cookson explores why the “squeezed middle” matters more than ever in a fluid, fast-changing world of work—and how middle managers carry culture, sense-make through uncertainty, and lead without formal authority. In this episode of Reframe Your Mindset for Success, Paul is joined once again by Gary Cookson to explore his latest book, The Squeezed Middle, and to reframe how we think about middle management. As the future of work becomes more fluid, complex and uncertain, middle managers are often the people carrying the greatest burden—yet receiving the least recognition. They are the bridge between strategy and reality, the people expected to absorb pressure from above while supporting teams below. Gary explains why the “squeezed middle” has long been the layer most exposed to cuts, change and competing demands, yet remains absolutely central to organisational success. This conversation shines a light on the invisible work middle managers do every day: the emotional labour, the sense-making, the relational strain, the culture-carrying, and the difficult balancing act of leading often without formal authority. Gary shares why middle managers are the mirror of the organisation, how they shape the lived experience of culture, and why the shadow of a leader matters so much in how others feel, behave and perform. You’ll hear: Why the future of work is becoming more fluid—and why that increases pressure on the middleWhat the “squeezed middle” really is, and why it has historically been vulnerable to cutsHow middle managers carry culture through their everyday actions, choices and conversationsThe invisible work of leadership: emotional strain, emotional labour and relational loadWhy middle managers are often the sense-makers and organisational mirrorHow to lead without authority and influence from the middleThe importance of psychological safety, vulnerability and bringing your authentic self to workWhen and how middle managers can push back—and why doing so shapes culture, not disrupts itTry this (Middle Management Reset — 5 minutes): Ask yourself: “What am I carrying that no one can see?”Identify one conversation where you need to create more clarity, safety or challenge.Use this sentence starter: “What I’m noticing is… and what I think we need to talk about is…”End with one practical question: “What’s the best next step from here?”A thoughtful and timely conversation that reframes middle management not as a layer to cut or bypass—but as one of the most important places where leadership, culture and performance truly come alive.

    Reframing Middle Management with Gary Cookson

  7. Mar 11

    Reframing Leadership with Ciaran Casey

    Leadership practitioner Ciarán Casey introduces the Conscious Relational Impact (CRI) Model™—a powerful reframe of leadership as attunement, trust and intentional connection, not control. In this episode, Paul Corke is joined by Ciarán Casey—a leadership practitioner and coach with more than 30 years of senior leadership experience across sectors and international contexts. His work has focused on organisational transformation, culture development, high-performing teams, and navigating the complexity of human systems. Over the past five years, Ciarán has designed and delivered experiential leadership programmes for senior civil servants and executive teams, with a focus on trust, collaboration and relational impact. A trained mediator and conflict dynamics practitioner, with an MSc in Management of Operations, he brings a rare blend of operational rigour and human-centred leadership. In this conversation, Ciarán introduces the Conscious Relational Impact (CRI) Model™—a relational framework grounded not in control, but in conscious alignment. At its core is a simple but profound premise: leadership succeeds or fails in the space between people. CRI reframes leadership as attunement—the ability to notice what is happening between people and respond with intention rather than reflex. You’ll hear: Why leadership is fundamentally relational, not transactional The core idea behind the Conscious Relational Impact (CRI) Model™ How to lead through complexity with trust, presence and intentionality Why connection, not control, creates lasting impact The role of attunement in high-performing teams and healthy cultures How this links to Leadership 5.0 Try this (90-second Relational Reset): Pause (20s): Before your next conversation, stop and notice your state. Attune (30s): Ask yourself, “What is happening between us right now?” Choose (40s): Respond with one intentional behaviour—curiosity, calm, candour or empathy. A thoughtful and practical episode for leaders who want to move beyond control-based leadership and create deeper trust, stronger teams and more meaningful impact.

    Reframing Leadership with Ciaran Casey

  8. Feb 11

    Reframing Psychological Safety with Mehmet Baha

    Author of Creating Psychological Safety Mehmet Baha reframes PS from “being nice” to speaking up with candour and care—so teams learn faster, decide better, and perform under pressure. Season 3 opens with Mehmet Baha, author of Creating Psychological Safety, to reframe what psychological safety really is—and how to build it deliberately. We move PS from a vague “be kind” idea to a repeatable, leader-led practice that makes speaking up normal, feedback useful, and mistakes sources of learning rather than blame. You’ll hear: Reframe: psychological safety ≠ “being nice”; it’s freedom to contribute + accountability for standards The leadership shift required to make candour safe and performance non-negotiable Core components & practical plays to boost team learning and results How to measure psychological safety (and track improvement) Case studies of PS in action across organisations Try this (90-second Safety Starter): Frame (20s): “We may be wrong. Speaking up helps us win.” Invite (40s): Ask two prompts: “What’s the risk we’re not naming?” and “What’s one assumption to test first?” Respond (30s): Thank, name the next step, and time-box a test (who/what/when). A practical conversation with tools you can use in your next meeting to turn silence into signal—and pressure into performance. Baha's book "Creating Psychological Safety at Work" 👉 https://www.amazon.com/Creating-Psychological-Safety-Work-Performance-ebook/dp/B0D2BFKBK6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=14VS6VISMWCR3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.pwMvWzycqpJCaILY522atQ.B7KnCtrX3Kl3atlqrYW3XjSeEpYMN4c1WWninvtOCTs&dib_tag=se&keywords=mehmet+baha+creating+psychological+safety+at+work&qid=1719407328&sprefix=mehmet+baha+creating+%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-1 Free resources on psychological safety 👉 https://www.solutionfolder.com/free-resources 6-month learning program on psychological safety 👉 https://solutionfolder.lpages.co/6month-leadership-program/

    Reframing Psychological Safety with Mehmet Baha
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Looking for insights to develop your mindset, improve your mental wellbeing and become the best version of yourself? Reframe Your Mindset for Success is for you. Hosted by executive coach, keynote speaker, leadership philosopher and bestselling author Paul Corke, each episode features inspiring conversations with leaders, entrepreneurs, adventurers, athletes and thought leaders who share practical tools, stories and strategies to help you build resilience, strengthen your mindset and thrive in an ever-changing world.

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