Videos
Featuring videos by Dulcie Swanston. Dive into practical advice for executive and senior leadership teams, effective team building, and talent development, from emerging to established professionals.
Our content, rooted in neuroscience, offers bite-sized training sessions and tips to support these areas. Join us for actionable insights and strategies for leadership excellence.

The Power of Two Little Words
The Gets and Feels coaching approach helps clients define what they want to achieve and how they want to feel along the way, creating clarity, balance, and motivation in personal development.
Contracting isn’t just for coaches—it’s a powerful tool for any relationship. Learn how this simple practice can create stronger connections by setting clear expectations and boundaries.
3 Perspectives to Enable Courageous Conversations
A short, practical video exploring three perspectives to help you lead and engage in courageous conversations with confidence and clarity.
How to Actually Do Something with Feedback
In just 3 minutes, discover how to move beyond simply receiving feedback and start using it to make impactful, positive changes. Practical, clear, and actionable.
What Can You Do to Build Resilience?
Tired of being told to be more resilient? Discover real, doable ways to build resilience that actually work.
Reframing ‘Imposter Syndrome’ on IWD 2025
This IWD 2025, I’m ditching ‘Imposter Syndrome’! Let’s see imposter thinking as growth—like muscle soreness after exercise. Push through, embrace confidence, and step into your brilliance!
The Sphere of Influence
Thinking is a form of doing—it drains energy. Learn how to refocus with this quick Sphere of Influence tip. Watch now to save time and mental effort.
GROW: The Hack You Need to Embed Learning
The GROW Model is a simple yet powerful framework, stress-tested and proven in real-world scenarios. Whether you're preparing for a conference, listening to a podcast, or working through a personal development book, this approach helps you turn insights into action and drive real results.
RACI- The Framework Every Team Needs
The RACI framework (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed) is a must-have for project clarity. Discover how this simple tool helps teams define roles, improve efficiency, and ensure accountability in any organisation.
66 Days to Embed New Habits
Start using what you’ve learned immediately and share it with others to reinforce your knowledge. In 66 days, with consistent effort, you can create real, lasting change. Watch the video to find out more.
New Year Development Plan 70-20-10
As the New Year begins, it’s the perfect time to rethink personal development. Watch the video to find out more.
Overthinking & Catastrophising
Stepping outside of one's comfort zone can be a powerful way to overcome fears and embrace challenges. It's a journey of growth and learning, and each step forward is a valuable opportunity to conquer overthinking and build confidence.
Dulcie on 5 Live with Nicky Campbell
Dulcie joins Nicky Campbell - discussing the latest controversy surrounding Gregg Wallace.
Ebbinghaus – The Forgetting Curve
The Ebbinghaus Curve, or the Forgetting Curve, illustrates how quickly we forget newly learned information unless actively reinforced. Watch the video and discover strategies to make your learning stick!
Ebbinghaus – How We Make Training Really Sticky?
People are often surprised when I, as the owner of a training company, openly admit that most training is a waste of time and money. But here’s the thing—there’s always a way to be the exception to the rule! Discover how we make our training truly ‘sticky’ and impactful, ensuring it delivers real, lasting results.
Do We Learn More from Success or Failure? Exploring the 15% Conundrum
Do we really learn more from failure than success? This week, I dive into a fascinating study that challenges the popular belief and explore how it aligns with the idea that 15% failure is optimal. Join me as I unpack the complexity of conflicting truths and why embracing ambiguity can lead to powerful choices as a leader
The Power of Failure
Learning to fail is key. This video highlights a science study which looked at the % of failure for optimal learning. Can you guess what it is?
Put Your Phones Away
Put your phones away! Discover why it could boost your IQ by 15 points—and what the mysterious Page 52 Rule is all about.
Top Tips for Grim Days
Struggling to find motivation on gloomy days? Here are simple, science-backed tips to lift your mood and resist unhealthy cravings, all over a comforting cup of tea.
Get Back in the Office!
Curious about the real reason behind "return to the office" requests? In a world where remote work has its perks, a recent Microsoft study shows a surprising gap in trust between managers and hybrid teams. It’s not about productivity—it's about trust.
Getting the Most from Your TMSDI Report
Learn how to fully leverage the insights from your TMSDI report to enhance team dynamics, improve communication, and drive productivity through actionable guidance.
Boost Efficiency with 15 Minutes of Reflection
In this video, Dulcie shares an HBR study showing that just 15 minutes of reflection can boost your effectiveness by 24%.
Think the Opposite
Discover how "Think the Opposite" helped me challenge my beliefs and gain fresh perspectives. Learn how you can use this simple exercise to make better decisions by considering alternative viewpoints.
Free Writing
Free writing is a technique where you write continuously without worrying about structure or correctness. It helps uncover subconscious thoughts, release emotions, and identify unproductive thought patterns.
It’s Not Bloody Rocket Science – Summer School
Join my free online Summer School to boost your brain this summer! Sign up for a 7-week subscription and enjoy learning at your own pace with episodes available every week.
Free Online Summer School!
I’m launching a free online Summer School to help you to take advantage of the benefits that summer brings for your brain when it comes to learning and development.
Dulcie on 5 Live with Nihal Athanayake
What does resilence for women mean that is different for what a man needs in their career. Dulcie talks to Nihal on 5 Live.
Top Right Questions & Superpowers
How asking yourself or someone else just the right question at just the right moment, in just the right way, can unlock more insight than you ever imagined.
The Problem With Telling People What to Do
There is absolutely no doubt that providing direct, unequivocal and non-negotiable instructions is something that leaders need to learn to do.
Gratitude Journalling
Discover how gratitude journaling can boost your happiness and well-being. Learn what it is, the science behind it, and get tips to start.
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