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About this Talk

The word “motivation” comes from Latin – it means “to move”. This talk will move you both in the physical and emotional sense. By the end of this talk you will gain practical insights into how to reignite your passion for work and create a sense of well-being amongst your colleagues.

The Three Human Drives: Which three elements need to be in place for people to feel as if they have enough “fuel” to drive forward and contribute to growth of the company?

The Six Basic Human Needs: These needs are like “human batteries” that we carry around inside us and our job is to keep them as fully charged as possible at any given time. What are these needs and how can you provide them both for yourself and to others around you?

The Role of Leadership: Leaders can provide lots of “human battery” energy to the organisation, like the employee need for significance and autonomy.

Psychological Safety: Psychological safety is the foundation for a feeling of safety and security in a workplace. You can’t have proper conversations without there first being a high level of psychological safety in place.

Balancing Change and Uncertainty: A motivating environment provides a balance between routine (certainty) and opportunities for creativity and new experiences (variety). Learn how to create a dynamic and flexible workplace that meets the need for both stability and change.

What’s Love Got to Do With It?: According to the researchers att Harvard Business School, quite a lot! For one thing, employees who feel love perform better. How do you build a work environment of connection and love?