Paul Ward is a personal development coach with experience working with a variety of clients both in business and on a personal basis. Paul has an extensive background in management, both in-role and on an advisory basis, and has a no-nonsense approach to coaching. Paul joins Colin to discuss the importance of motivation when it comes to getting the best out of people, and the role that impactful systems and mindset play in the success of organisations. KEY TAKEAWAYS Getting the best out of people isn't simply about hiring the right people and expecting them to fulfil their potential. There are always ways in which we can motivate further. Following a robust roadmap will always allow people to reach their potential in far more effective way. Always plan ahead and focus your aim. Being trained in coaching and NLP, and simply being curious, allow us to listen to what people are saying, and specifically identify the issues they're having. It's about being in tune with people. Businesses tend not be great at inductions, because it turns into a mere information dump that does not connect with people. It's a box-ticking exercise. It is our responsibility to make these interactions important and encourage challenge. BEST MOMENTS 'You often find that you are the person who is in the way of progress' 'Too many people are hammering away at this Instagrammable world' 'It's not about having what you want, it's about wanting what you have' 'Our words are clothing for our thoughts' VALUABLE RESOURCES The Interesting Health & Safety Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/vn/podcast/the-interesting-health-safety-podcast/id1467771449         Project Mollitiam - https://www.projectmollitiam.com        Blacktop Coaching - https://blacktopcoaching.com ABOUT THE HOST Colin Nottage ‘Making health and safety as important as everything else we do.’ This is the belief that Colin is passionate about and through his consultancy Influential Management Group (IMG) is able to spread into industry. Colin works at a strategic level with company owners and board members. He helps business leaders establish and achieve their health and safety ambitions. He has developed a number of leading competency improvement programmes that are delivered across industry and his strengths are his ability to take a practical approach to problem-solving and being able to liaise at all levels within an organisation. Colin also runs a company that vets contractors online and a network that develops and support H&S consultancies to become better businesses. Colin chairs the Construction Dust Partnership, an industry collaboration directly involving many organisations, including the Health and Safety Executive. He is a Post Graduate Tutor at Strathclyde University and a highly sought-after health and safety speaker and trainer. He has a Post Graduate Certificate in Safety and Risk management, an engineering degree and is a Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).