How can we create working environments where people can not only thrive, but also recover well, so they can sustainably continue to thrive again and again?
The key, says professor and former Olympic finalist Dr Susan Goldsworthy, is creating “secure bases” that provide a safe environment where each individual feels free to take risks without fear of failure or judgement. This trust-based foundation encourages exploration of potential and development of self-awareness, which helps individuals navigate obstacles more effectively, handle external pressures and foster a culture of confidence and innovation.
In her new book Care, Dare, Share: The Secure Base Coach, Rev. Dr Susan Goldsworthy draws up her experience of elite sport, neuroscience and 20 years working with businesses to create an accessible hands-on guide for leaders. It equips leaders with practical tools and strategies to cultivate sustainable, high-performance cultures where people feel supported by fostering conscious choice, constructive challenge and courageous communication.
Care, Dare, Share emphasises the importance of human connection as a critical driver for success. It champions empathy, understanding, and genuine collaboration, strengthening relationships in teams and organisations. These connections, built on mutual trust and shared purpose, enable teams to unlock their highest potential and work together more effectively, even in the face of adversity.
Care, Dare, Share offers a variety of exercises and reflective questions that helps coaches and leaders to apply secure base principles. It serves as a springboard for personal and professional growth, allowing leaders, coaches and HR teams to tailor the tools to meet the specific needs of their organisations.
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