Be a Better Boss is the podcast for business leaders, CEOs, entrepreneurs, and
managers who aspire to create thriving workplaces and happier teams. Hosted by Iain
Highfield—renowned sports psychologist, Harvard-trained expert in organizational
behavior, and small business leader—this podcast addresses one of the biggest
workplace challenges: people are unhappy at work. Iain draws on his career coaching U.S.-based sports academies, elite college teams,national teams, and professional golfers competing at The Masters and The BritishOpen. He’s helped athletes win on the world stage using evidence-based methods learned from mentors like Dr. Anders Ericsson.
But Iain’s expertise isn’t limited to sports. He’s led businesses, directed sports
academies, and faced the reality of his own business failing during COVID-19. These
experiences revealed a universal truth: just as athletes need engagement, motivation,
and purpose to perform, so do employees. Now, Iain’s mission is to transform the world by transforming the workplace. Combining lessons from sports psychology, Harvard education, and real-world leadership, *Be a Better Boss equips leaders with actionable strategies to boost motivation, engagement, and well-being.If you’re ready to revolutionize your workplace and help your team thrive, subscribe now and join the mission to make work better for everyone.
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Be a Better Boss is the podcast for business leaders, CEOs, entrepreneurs, and
managers who aspire to create thriving workplaces and happier teams. Hosted by Iain
Highfield—renowned sports psychologist, Harvard-trained expert in organizational
behavior, and small business leader—this podcast addresses one of the biggest
workplace challenges: people are unhappy at work. Iain draws on his career coaching U.S.-based sports academies, elite college teams,national teams, and professional golfers competing at The Masters and The BritishOpen. He’s helped athletes win on the world stage using evidence-based methods learned from mentors like Dr. Anders Ericsson.
But Iain’s expertise isn’t limited to sports. He’s led businesses, directed sports
academies, and faced the reality of his own business failing during COVID-19. These
experiences revealed a universal truth: just as athletes need engagement, motivation,
and purpose to perform, so do employees. Now, Iain’s mission is to transform the world by transforming the workplace. Combining lessons from sports psychology, Harvard education, and real-world leadership, *Be a Better Boss equips leaders with actionable strategies to boost motivation, engagement, and well-being.If you’re ready to revolutionize your workplace and help your team thrive, subscribe now and join the mission to make work better for everyone.
The Arrival Fallacy: Why “I’ll Be Happy When…” Is a Trap
Be A Better Boss With Iain Highfield
12 minutes 46 seconds
9 months ago
The Arrival Fallacy: Why “I’ll Be Happy When…” Is a Trap
In this episode, we explore the arrival fallacy — the mistaken belief that happiness lies in achieving future goals. Drawing on lessons from sports psychology and leadership, I explain how focusing on the present moment and process goals can free leaders and employees from this trap, creating more engaged and fulfilled teams.
Be A Better Boss With Iain Highfield
Be a Better Boss is the podcast for business leaders, CEOs, entrepreneurs, and
managers who aspire to create thriving workplaces and happier teams. Hosted by Iain
Highfield—renowned sports psychologist, Harvard-trained expert in organizational
behavior, and small business leader—this podcast addresses one of the biggest
workplace challenges: people are unhappy at work. Iain draws on his career coaching U.S.-based sports academies, elite college teams,national teams, and professional golfers competing at The Masters and The BritishOpen. He’s helped athletes win on the world stage using evidence-based methods learned from mentors like Dr. Anders Ericsson.
But Iain’s expertise isn’t limited to sports. He’s led businesses, directed sports
academies, and faced the reality of his own business failing during COVID-19. These
experiences revealed a universal truth: just as athletes need engagement, motivation,
and purpose to perform, so do employees. Now, Iain’s mission is to transform the world by transforming the workplace. Combining lessons from sports psychology, Harvard education, and real-world leadership, *Be a Better Boss equips leaders with actionable strategies to boost motivation, engagement, and well-being.If you’re ready to revolutionize your workplace and help your team thrive, subscribe now and join the mission to make work better for everyone.
