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3 ways I’m managing cognitive load before TEDx

This time next week, I’ll be standing on the red dot at TEDxBrighton. No slides. No notes. Just me, a stage, and over a thousand people in the audience. What could possibly go wrong? This week has been full of rehearsing, forgetting, rephrasing, voice notes, pacing, more forgetting… and

Why Some People Bounce Back. And Others Stay Stuck

I used to believe resilience was about toughness. That bouncing back meant pushing through, keeping going, and never letting setbacks get to you. But that’s not it. Resilience isn’t about ignoring failure, rejection, or uncertainty. It’s about responding and adapting to them. It is natural to feel

How to Prepare for the Unknown

👋 Welcome to ✨The Launch Code✨ Your weekly dose of human performance insights from Charlesworth Human Performance. Hey, Since this is the first edition of the 'new' newsletter, it feels like the perfect moment to share some exciting news… 🎤 I’m speaking at TEDxBrighton 2025!  I love watching TED

Make an impact with basic leadership

Leadership isn't complicated. You can make an impact in an organisation by taking responsibility for a few simple things, no matter your level or role.

Optimising Human Performance in Space: From Theory to Practice

Part 3: Practical Applications and Future Directions

Cognitive Workload: The Critical Balance in Space Operations

Part 2: Understanding and Managing Mental Demands

Space Between the Ears: Human Cognition in Space Operations

Part 1: Foundations and Core Concepts of Understanding Human Information Processing

Isolated. Confined. Extreme.

What it's like to live in Antarctica and what we can learn from people who do.

Insights from the front line: doubling down on teamwork and leadership

Honest conversations about great teamwork and collaboration - from an Astronaut Instructor and a Military Veteran.

Human Factors in Space Hardware and Equipment

Lesson 8 from ESA Astronaut Training

Understanding Spaceflight Induced Environments

Lesson 7 from ESA Astronaut Training

Exploring Human Performance Capabilities

Lesson 6 from ESA Astronaut Training