Although gyms and yoga studios are widely available, you may choose to stay home and work out for the sake of affordability and convenience. As always, staying active and healthy is of the utmost importance, but it’s going to take a bit of creativity. Thankfully, there’s no dearth of opportunities and resources to help you […]
The objective of this review is to explore some of what is known and what is not known about team culture transformation in the upstream Oil & Gas Industry. It is important to understand, based on this limited sample of the studies carried out, what knowledge there is, and what recommendations have been made for […]
I have been immensely privileged in my life to serve and lead teams at school level, in the military, with my own small business, and then as a coach to rig teams as well as a mentor to other coaches. More importantly, I am a husband and father of three children, a role that raises […]
“Culture is behaviour at scale”. (Bain & Company, Inc. 1996 – 2022). Daniel Coyle (Coyle 2018) spent years researching the secrets of highly successful groups. He was interested in how people show they care, how excellent groups unlock true synergy, and what is most important in achieving consistent success. In Coyle’s book, The Culture Code, a […]
I’m in a good mood, how about you? If I ask you to think about what affects your mood, what comes to mind? Perhaps it’s the weather? Or the family? Or work? Or progress? Or perhaps nothing comes to mind because you’re not in the mood to think about it! Research has shown that happier […]
Environment is a fundamental component of moodset. Managing our surroundings can make a significant difference. The dictionary defines environment thus; the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates. I was discussing surroundings with a colleague on a rig offshore. The food was excellent on this rig, so sitting and […]
Fear is a fascinating topic. Psychology Today describes fear thus: “There are many things that motivate us. But the most powerful motivator of all is fear. Fear is a primal instinct that served us as cave dwellers and still serves us today. It keeps us alive, because if we survive a bad experience, we never forget how to […]
I have worked on dozens of offshore rigs but it has been a while since the last time I was offshore. Inevitably there is a sense of uncertainty and anxiety when returning to a less familiar environment. This would apply to anyone who has been away from the frontline for a period of time, and […]
This book surprised me. It was offered by Audible as a free book for members so I selected it to see what I could learn. I was not expecting it to be one of the best books I have ever listened to in terms of guidance for improvement and performance. Here are the key points […]
In 2016 I spent several months in Saudi Arabia. Exceed Performance had agreed to conduct five performance climate assessments of five different land rigs in the desert. It was an interesting experience and I learned a lot. The biggest takeaway after so many visits and interviews with supervisors at each rig, was that my first […]