The Explorer's Toolkit
Unlock the human potential in your organisation by cultivating exploration
From keynote to classroom... two very different talks
This week has been a nice change of pace. I’ve mostly been in my home office, which is a contrast to last week’s rush of travel and events. It’s given me a bit of breathing space and a chance to prep for my next two speaking gigs.
Human factors. More than safety. More than soft skills.
This week, I gave the Institute Lecture at the CIEHF annual conference. While that was a genuine privilege, one part of the conference I’ve been thinking about most since is a panel session I attended. It was a session (expertly run by Barry Kirby, Fiona Cayzer, Ian James, and
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.