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What does it mean to be ‘in stride’?
When we talk about using Instinctive Drives to be at your best, we often use the terms ‘being in stride’ or ‘at your peak performance’. What do we really mean by them?
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My favourite metric for leadership…is “followership”! If no one is following you, then simply put, you’re not leading! By definition, leadership means you are future-focused, as in you are leading others towards some future goal or destiny.
Passion, Purpose and Fascination
Some people are fortunate to find their calling in life early on; some find it after experimenting with various options and adventures, and of course, there are those that never quite get there. Living a life…
Being “in-flow”
Ever had the experience of listening to a speaker and getting all excited about a topic – such as how to fulfill your potential – only to quickly get disillusioned when they stop short of sharing the ‘magic formula’ of how to achieve the goal?
Multiply don’t diminish
Most people hate the thought of pigeonholing others or being pigeonholed with labels that aren’t kind and empowering such as compulsive, obsessive or negative or – maybe even more hurtful – lazy,
Do opposites really attract?
In short yes, opposites frequently do attract.
But, ironically, the very same things that sparked that attraction can, over time, become a source of irritation, resentment and
Take the BE IN AWE challenge!
When working with my team, I urge them to go the extra mile in helping our clients to see and appreciate the differing natural talents of those around them. This goes way beyond acknowledging or paying lip-service to others’
Goals, themes or both?
Whether resulting from the widely reported (let alone personally experienced!) failure of New Year’s resolutions, or our current obsession with soundbites, I’m fascinated by the trend of setting ‘themes’
Checking for engagement when the camera’s off!
While it continues to be a difficult time around the globe, I’ve been inspired by the way our clients – whilst many of them are used to operating virtually – are rising to the challenge
8 Protocols for Running a Virtual Meeting
Leading successful online meetings is an art – Here’s my top tips based on working with virtual teams across the globe.
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Characteristics of a high performing team
I’ve had the privilege to work with some incredible teams over the years within the world of sport, the not-for-profit and community sector, and across both small-scale and globally spread…
Webinars
How to do the things you don’t like doing, still in stride with your I.D.
In this week’s webinar, we explore how to do the things you don’t like doing, still in stride with your I.D.™
Building your I.D. First Aid Kit.
In this week’s webinar, we explore how we can use I.D. to move forward at those times when we feel particularly lost or unsure. By looking at real-life situations and practical strategies, we can help build your own ‘I.D. First-Aid-Kit’.
Building Resilience using I.D. Insights and Strategies: Complete & Improvise
In this week’s webinar we discuss how to build resilience with I.D. focusing on the Instinct to Complete™ and the Instinct to Improvise™.
An interview with Cate Gutowski
Join Paul Burgess, founder of Instinctive Drives in his live interview with Cate Gutowski, Worldwide Head of Sales Enablement at Amazon Web Services
Building Resilience using I.D. Insights and Strategies
In our first webinar of the year we explored why our ability to build resilience is more critical than ever to our personal and professional success and well-being. We also looked at how our I.D. can help us to build resilience.
Building Resilience using I.D. Insights and Strategies: Verify & Authenticate
In this week’s webinar we discuss how to build resilience with I.D. focusing on the Instinct to Verify™ and the Instinct to Authenticate™.
An interview with Treaven Martinus, CEO Martinus Rail
Join Paul Burgess, founder of Instinctive Drives in his live interview with Treaven Martinus, CEO Martinus Rail
How to use your I.D. to motivate yourself to do the things that aren’t so ‘natural’ to you
In our special Christmas webinar Paul covers some fun insights into how to use your I.D. to motivate yourself to do the things that aren’t so ‘natural’ to you – especially at Christmas time!
An interview with Mark Capelin, Tribe Social Fitness
Join Paul Burgess, founder of Instinctive Drives in his live interview with Founder of Tribe Social Fitness Mark Capelin
How to make your biggest, toughest decisions IN STRIDE! (Part 2)
In this week’s webinar we will discuss the different decision-making styles focusing on the Complete® and Improvise® Drives.. If you want to approach tough, challenging situations (and make decisions about them) with superior confidence, this webinar is for you!
An interview with 5X World Ironman Champion, Craig Alexander, OAM
Join Paul Burgess, founder of Instinctive Drives in his live interview with 5 x Ironman World Champion, Craig Alexander, OAM
How to make your biggest, toughest decisions IN STRIDE!
In this week’s webinar we will discuss the different decision-making styles that match the 4 Instinctive Drives®. If you want to approach your tough, challenging situations (and make decisions about them) with superior confidence, this webinar is for you!
An interview with Jesper Andersen, CEO Infoblox Inc
Jesper Andersen, CEO of Infoblox Inc shares his story and his passion for authentic leadership.
“Combos” – A deep dive into the nuances of the different Instinctive Drives® working together.
Our next webinars series is a deep dive into the nuances of the different drives working together.
“Combos” Part 2 – A deep dive into the nuances of the different Instinctive Drives® working together.
Part 2 of the deep dive into the nuances of different drives combining together to form your total I.D.™
“Combos” Part 3 – continuing our deep dive into the nuances of different I.D.™ combinations
Part 3 of our I.D.™ “Combos” series with a focus on the combinations of drives and how they work together, as well as live coaching interviews to make it a real learning experience for everyone.
“Combos” Part 4 – continuing our deep dive into the nuances of different I.D.™ combinations
Our final webinar in the I.D.™ “Combos” series – with a deep dive into the nuances of different drives combining together to form your total I.D™.
LEVERAGING I.D. TO COLLABORATE EFFECTIVELY WITH OTHERS
Get I.D.™ insights and practical strategies to help you connect, communicate and collaborate effectively with others when working remotely and virtually.
When working from home (virtually)
This webinar covers how you can use Instinctive Drives ™ to be at your best when working from home (virtually).
LEVERAGING I.D.™ TO LEAD A VIRTUAL TEAM
Helping you to engage, motivate and support your team members to stay in stride and continue to do great work together virtually.
LEVERAGING I.D.™ TO FACILITATE EFFECTIVE VIRTUAL MEETINGS
Be at your best and make the most of your natural talents – including when in virtual meetings.
Building High-Performing Teams
There are some game changing best practices of high performing teams that Paul discusses in our next webinar series designed to support you, our clients, through the turbulence…
Recruitment and accelerated On-boarding
This webinar focuses on On-boarding and integrating new team members to I.D.™ based team and when to use I.D.™ as a…
Cross-Functional Teaming
In this webinar we focus on Functional work teams versus cross-functional initiative teams
Panel Discussion
Jennifer Campbell (Senior Director, L&D, Infoblox) and Chris Bodlovic (Director Employee Services Technology, Amazon) discuss their experience with I.D.™
Avoid Verify™
This is the first webinar in our series unpacking each direction of the 4 Instinctive Drives®
Use Verify™
Focusing on the use Verify® drive our webinar covers insights and the subtleties of the drive.
Use Authenticate™
We continue with our deep dive into the insights of the Authenticate™ drive.
Avoid Authenticate™
Look at how others REALLY perceive people driven this way – the good and the bad!
Use Complete™
This webinar covers the insights into the Use Complete™ Drive
Avoid Complete™
Do you have the Avoid Complete™ Drive, or work with someone that does? Our webinar goes in depth to help you understand the nuances of the drive.
Use Improvise™
Are you an improvisor? Our webinar covers the insights and genius of this drive.
Avoid Improvise™
In our last webinar of the series unpacking each direction of the 4 Instinctive Drives® we cover the Avoid Improvise™ drive
Combinations and Intensities
This webinar will expand your understanding of I.D.™ even further discussing I.D. combinations.
Driver or passenger?
This webinar covers peak performance strategies, and includes (real) case studies on how different I.D.™s work together.
Being your very BEST
Improve your working knowledge of your own I.D.™, and be able to use it to perform at your very best
Being your very BEST in uncertain times
Peak performance insights and strategies for various I.Ds, plus a LIVE coaching session for a UK based health worker, discussing career insights and strategies to help her stay in-stride.
Mars v Venus Part 1
This webinar deep-dives into understanding how different I.Ds operate in personal relationships, including what “opposite” I.Ds™ need to live together in harmony!
Mars v Venus Part 2
We continue our ‘deep-dive’ into how different I.Ds™ operate in personal relationships, with a focus on the Authenticate and Complete drives – and the relationship “X-factor” of each drive.
The relationship X factor of each Instinctive Drive 1
This webinar continues our “deep-dive” on understanding how different I.D.™s operate in personal relationships, with a focus on the Instinctive Drive to Complete and the influence…
The relationship X factor of each Instinctive Drive 2
In our last webinar of the series we look at how having a ‘5’ in an I.D. result may influence relationships. We will also continue to explore the “X-factor” of each drive and direction.
How to Build Resilience with I.D.
How to do the things you don’t like doing, still in stride with your I.D.
In this week’s webinar, we explore how to do the things you don’t like doing, still in stride with your I.D.™
Building your I.D. First Aid Kit.
In this week’s webinar, we explore how we can use I.D. to move forward at those times when we feel particularly lost or unsure. By looking at real-life situations and practical strategies, we can help build your own ‘I.D. First-Aid-Kit’.
Building Resilience using I.D. Insights and Strategies: Complete & Improvise
In this week’s webinar we discuss how to build resilience with I.D. focusing on the Instinct to Complete™ and the Instinct to Improvise™.
Building Resilience using I.D. Insights and Strategies
In our first webinar of the year we explored why our ability to build resilience is more critical than ever to our personal and professional success and well-being. We also looked at how our I.D. can help us to build resilience.
Building Resilience using I.D. Insights and Strategies: Verify & Authenticate
In this week’s webinar we discuss how to build resilience with I.D. focusing on the Instinct to Verify™ and the Instinct to Authenticate™.
How to make decisions In-Stride
How to use your I.D. to motivate yourself to do the things that aren’t so ‘natural’ to you
In our special Christmas webinar Paul covers some fun insights into how to use your I.D. to motivate yourself to do the things that aren’t so ‘natural’ to you – especially at Christmas time!
How to make your biggest, toughest decisions IN STRIDE! (Part 2)
In this week’s webinar we will discuss the different decision-making styles focusing on the Complete® and Improvise® Drives.. If you want to approach tough, challenging situations (and make decisions about them) with superior confidence, this webinar is for you!
How to make your biggest, toughest decisions IN STRIDE!
In this week’s webinar we will discuss the different decision-making styles that match the 4 Instinctive Drives®. If you want to approach your tough, challenging situations (and make decisions about them) with superior confidence, this webinar is for you!
Game-Changer Interviews
An interview with Cate Gutowski
Join Paul Burgess, founder of Instinctive Drives in his live interview with Cate Gutowski, Worldwide Head of Sales Enablement at Amazon Web Services
An interview with Treaven Martinus, CEO Martinus Rail
Join Paul Burgess, founder of Instinctive Drives in his live interview with Treaven Martinus, CEO Martinus Rail
An interview with Mark Capelin, Tribe Social Fitness
Join Paul Burgess, founder of Instinctive Drives in his live interview with Founder of Tribe Social Fitness Mark Capelin
An interview with 5X World Ironman Champion, Craig Alexander, OAM
Join Paul Burgess, founder of Instinctive Drives in his live interview with 5 x Ironman World Champion, Craig Alexander, OAM
An interview with Jesper Andersen, CEO Infoblox Inc
Jesper Andersen, CEO of Infoblox Inc shares his story and his passion for authentic leadership.
I.D.™ Combinations and Intensities
“Combos” – A deep dive into the nuances of the different Instinctive Drives® working together.
Our next webinars series is a deep dive into the nuances of the different drives working together.
“Combos” Part 2 – A deep dive into the nuances of the different Instinctive Drives® working together.
Part 2 of the deep dive into the nuances of different drives combining together to form your total I.D.™
“Combos” Part 3 – continuing our deep dive into the nuances of different I.D.™ combinations
Part 3 of our I.D.™ “Combos” series with a focus on the combinations of drives and how they work together, as well as live coaching interviews to make it a real learning experience for everyone.
“Combos” Part 4 – continuing our deep dive into the nuances of different I.D.™ combinations
Our final webinar in the I.D.™ “Combos” series – with a deep dive into the nuances of different drives combining together to form your total I.D™.
Using i.d.™ to be at your best
LEVERAGING I.D. TO COLLABORATE EFFECTIVELY WITH OTHERS
Get I.D.™ insights and practical strategies to help you connect, communicate and collaborate effectively with others when working remotely and virtually.
When working from home (virtually)
This webinar covers how you can use Instinctive Drives ™ to be at your best when working from home (virtually).
LEVERAGING I.D.™ TO LEAD A VIRTUAL TEAM
Helping you to engage, motivate and support your team members to stay in stride and continue to do great work together virtually.
LEVERAGING I.D.™ TO FACILITATE EFFECTIVE VIRTUAL MEETINGS
Be at your best and make the most of your natural talents – including when in virtual meetings.
Leveraging I.D.™ to build i.d. Intelligent high performing teams
Building High-Performing Teams
There are some game changing best practices of high performing teams that Paul discusses in our next webinar series designed to support you, our clients, through the turbulence…
Recruitment and accelerated On-boarding
This webinar focuses on On-boarding and integrating new team members to I.D.™ based team and when to use I.D.™ as a…
Cross-Functional Teaming
In this webinar we focus on Functional work teams versus cross-functional initiative teams
Panel Discussion
Jennifer Campbell (Senior Director, L&D, Infoblox) and Chris Bodlovic (Director Employee Services Technology, Amazon) discuss their experience with I.D.™
How different drives work together
Combinations and Intensities
This webinar will expand your understanding of I.D.™ even further discussing I.D. combinations.
Driver or passenger?
This webinar covers peak performance strategies, and includes (real) case studies on how different I.D.™s work together.
Being your very BEST
Improve your working knowledge of your own I.D.™, and be able to use it to perform at your very best
Being your very BEST in uncertain times
Peak performance insights and strategies for various I.Ds, plus a LIVE coaching session for a UK based health worker, discussing career insights and strategies to help her stay in-stride.
Mars v Venus Part 1
This webinar deep-dives into understanding how different I.Ds operate in personal relationships, including what “opposite” I.Ds™ need to live together in harmony!
Mars v Venus Part 2
We continue our ‘deep-dive’ into how different I.Ds™ operate in personal relationships, with a focus on the Authenticate and Complete drives – and the relationship “X-factor” of each drive.
The relationship X factor of each Instinctive Drive 1
This webinar continues our “deep-dive” on understanding how different I.D.™s operate in personal relationships, with a focus on the Instinctive Drive to Complete and the influence…
The relationship X factor of each Instinctive Drive 2
In our last webinar of the series we look at how having a ‘5’ in an I.D. result may influence relationships. We will also continue to explore the “X-factor” of each drive and direction.
A deep dive into the each direction of the 4 Instinctive Drives®
Avoid Verify™
This is the first webinar in our series unpacking each direction of the 4 Instinctive Drives®
Use Verify™
Focusing on the use Verify® drive our webinar covers insights and the subtleties of the drive.
Use Authenticate™
We continue with our deep dive into the insights of the Authenticate™ drive.
Avoid Authenticate™
Look at how others REALLY perceive people driven this way – the good and the bad!
Use Complete™
This webinar covers the insights into the Use Complete™ Drive
Avoid Complete™
Do you have the Avoid Complete™ Drive, or work with someone that does? Our webinar goes in depth to help you understand the nuances of the drive.
Use Improvise™
Are you an improvisor? Our webinar covers the insights and genius of this drive.
Avoid Improvise™
In our last webinar of the series unpacking each direction of the 4 Instinctive Drives® we cover the Avoid Improvise™ drive
Backed by Research
IMPROVING TEAM PERFORMANCE
This report examines the reliability and validity of the I.D. System™, a unique program that identifies a personal formula for success and fulfillment. The four instincts identified by the Instinctive Drive System
The I.D. System™ and Occupational Stress
This study examines the relationship between the I.D. System™ and occupational stress.
The I.D. System™ defines the innate instincts that drive
Presentations
PAUL BURGESS
Creator and Founder of the Instinctive Drives System
In this video Paul unlocks the insight and strategy behind Your Instinctive Drives. Helping people discover their personal success code to become more effective, successful and significant.
Paul Burgess – Instinctive Drive
In this video Paul unlocks the insight and strategy behind Your Instinctive Drives™.
Helping people discover their personal success code to become more effective…
Videos
Your Instinctive Drives® – Use Verify
An overview the use Verify Drive™
Your Instinctive Drives® – Neutral Verify
An overview of the 5 in the instinct to Verify Drive™
Your Instinctive Drives® – Avoid Verify
An overview of the Avoid Verify Drive™
What’s your genius? Use Verify
What’s the genius of the Use Verify drive? Everybody has a genius within them linked to their I.D.
What’s your genius? Avoid Verify
Everybody has a genius within them linked to their I.D.™
The question is are you being true to yourself enough that your genius shines?
What’s your genius? Use Authenticate
In the next series of “What’s your Genius?” videos Paul takes a look at the genius of the Use Authenticate drive.
What’s your genius? Avoid Authenticate
If you are strong in the Avoid Authenticate drive, do you know what your special power is? What we mean by this is your psychic ability, the thing that is unexplainable but it’s an…
What’s your genius? Use Complete
In our next genius series Paul discusses the Use Complete drive.
What’s your genius? Avoid Complete
Are you being true to yourself to let your genius shine? Paul takes a look at the genius of the Avoid Complete drive.
What’s your Genius? Use Improvise
Paul looks at the genius around the Use Improvise drive and how you can use it to be at your best.
What’s your genius – Avoid Improvise
What’s the genius within you? Paul takes a look at the Avoid Improvise drive.
Your Instinctive Drives® - Verify
Your Instinctive Drives® – Use Verify
An overview the use Verify Drive™
Your Instinctive Drives® – Neutral Verify
An overview of the 5 in the instinct to Verify Drive™
Your Instinctive Drives® – Avoid Verify
An overview of the Avoid Verify Drive™
What's your Genius?
What’s your genius? Use Verify
What’s the genius of the Use Verify drive? Everybody has a genius within them linked to their I.D.
What’s your genius? Avoid Verify
Everybody has a genius within them linked to their I.D.™
The question is are you being true to yourself enough that your genius shines?
What’s your genius? Use Authenticate
In the next series of “What’s your Genius?” videos Paul takes a look at the genius of the Use Authenticate drive.
What’s your genius? Avoid Authenticate
If you are strong in the Avoid Authenticate drive, do you know what your special power is? What we mean by this is your psychic ability, the thing that is unexplainable but it’s an…
What’s your genius? Use Complete
In our next genius series Paul discusses the Use Complete drive.
What’s your genius? Avoid Complete
Are you being true to yourself to let your genius shine? Paul takes a look at the genius of the Avoid Complete drive.
What’s your Genius? Use Improvise
Paul looks at the genius around the Use Improvise drive and how you can use it to be at your best.
What’s your genius – Avoid Improvise
What’s the genius within you? Paul takes a look at the Avoid Improvise drive.
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