Lessons in Resilience
By Pam Cottman
Lessons in Resilience with Pam Cottman is a podcast that talks about what resilience really looks like, and how to build it. In each episode, you'll hear tips and techniques to help you create a kinder, more realistic toolkit for coping with change, challenge, self-doubt and stress: all the inevitable ups and downs of life.
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5 tips for tackling end of term overwhelm
Feeling the overwhelm as the end of term approaches? You're not alone. It’s the same feeling I get at the end of the working day, in the run-up … -
A love letter to my friends
Inspired by a weekend with my uni mates, this episode is all about friendship. What we spend our time doing and talking about may have changed (a bit), but after 28 years of knowing each other, what I … -
Take back control
In this episode, I'm talking about a topic that often arises in client sessions (and my own life) - control. From feeling powerless, and overwhelmed by others' opinions, to tr… -
Grief
This is the episode I've wanted to make since starting the podcast - and it's the one I've put off recording more than any other. Because it's the most persona… -
How do I help my child to be more resilient?
Ever wondered how to build resilience in your kids? You're not alone. None of us were taught this stuff in school and most of us are just trying to figure it out as we go along. -
Mind the Gap
Welcome back to Series 3 of Lessons in Resilience! It's lovely to be back. In this first episode of the new series, I'm talking about the power of the pause - and how to length… -
5 ways to ease the festive build-up
In this last episode of series 2, I’m ditching all the usual pre-Christmas questions about presents, holiday plans and finishing work. What I really want to know is: how are you feeling? -
4 tips for coping with change, challenge and uncertainty
What do you have in your toolkit to help you manage difficult times? This week’s episode is for anyone navigating change, challenge or uncertainty – and I’d say that’s a fair few of us. It can affect e… -
Voice matters
In this episode I’m getting loud about voice. Why does voice matter? In the workplace, 90% of what gets you noticed is image and exposure, NOT performance (annoying, isn't it?). But o… -
5 ways to dial down perfectionism
In this episode, I'm talking about the pressure we put on ourselves to be perfect that leads to overthinking, overworking, panic, procrastination - and sometimes stops us from taking even the smallest step forward.
