Chris Croft Training

Leadership Psychology: Motivation, Resilience & Well-Being Specialization

Chris Croft Training

Leadership Psychology: Motivation, Resilience & Well-Being Specialization

Psychology of Leadership: Motivation & Wellbeing.

Practical Wellbeing Leadership: fostering assertiveness, resilience, talent retention and motivation

Fiona Dewar
Chris Croft

Instructors: Fiona Dewar

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Beginner level

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4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Learn to be calmly assertive with difficult people, overcome stress or burnout, boost team retention, and become an inspirational leader.

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April 2026

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Specialization - 4 course series

Inspirational Leadership: Motivation & Leadership Tips

Inspirational Leadership: Motivation & Leadership Tips

Course 1, 16 hours

What you'll learn

  • Communicate and lead effectively at all levels by adapting your style, listening actively, and applying practical leadership theories.

  • Motivate, develop, and empower your team through coaching, appraisals, confidence-building, and tailored management approaches.

  • Handle challenges with confidence by managing difficult people, balance delegation with abdication, & maintain team performance even in your absence.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Business Management
Category: Team Motivation
Category: Delegation Skills
Category: Team Building
Category: Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Category: Teamwork
Category: Team Leadership
Category: Team Management
Category: Employee Coaching
Category: Coaching
Category: Leadership and Management
Category: Leadership Studies
Category: Motivational Skills
Category: Strategic Leadership
Category: Leadership
Category: Leadership Development
Category: Communication
Category: Organizational Leadership
Category: Initiative and Leadership
Category: Business Leadership

What you'll learn

  • Take control of your mind - overcome stress, overwhelm, and negative self-talk

  • Get the most out of your time - master time management, productivity, and work life balance

  • Feel fulfilled in your life - boost happiness from career choices, minimalism, and boundary setting

Skills you'll gain

Category: Verbal Communication Skills
Category: Composure
Category: Prioritization
Category: Self-Awareness
Category: Productivity
Category: Multitasking
Category: Scheduling
Category: People Management
Category: Health And Wellness Coaching
Category: Assertiveness
Category: Communication
Category: Overcoming Obstacles
Category: Mental Health
Category: Self-Motivation
Category: Resilience
Category: Business Communication
Category: Time Management
Category: Self-Discipline
Category: Personal Development
Category: Stress Management
Assertiveness - Difficult People & Games Players

Assertiveness - Difficult People & Games Players

Course 3, 9 hours

What you'll learn

  • Find it easy to say no, be assertive, and politely speak your mind

  • Overcome fear of confrontation, and rid yourself of negative people

  • Tools to stop letting others intimidate you, manipulate you, or take over your decisions

Skills you'll gain

Category: Positivity
Category: Recognizing Others
Category: Honesty
Category: Non-Verbal Communication
Category: Verbal Communication Skills
Category: Emotional Intelligence
Category: Business Communication
Category: Game Theory
Retaining Leadership Talent

Retaining Leadership Talent

Course 4, 10 hours

What you'll learn

  • Building a culture of growth, connection, and belonging that keeps people committed and engaged.

  • Spotting early signs of disengagement and addressing them before turnover starts. Increasing talent retention long term.

  • Understanding why retention matters — and the true cost of losing top performers. Then gaining practical tools to reduce employee turnover.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Workforce Development
Category: Human Resource Management
Category: Motivational Interviewing
Category: Employee Training
Category: Communication
Category: Employee Relations
Category: Human Resource Strategy
Category: Recognizing Others
Category: Talent Management
Category: Human Resources Management and Planning
Category: Employee Engagement
Category: Interviewing Skills
Category: Talent Pipelining
Category: Employee Performance Management
Category: Talent Acquisition
Category: Employee Retention
Category: Human Resources
Category: Corporate Communications
Category: Management Training And Development
Category: Employee Coaching

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Instructors

Fiona Dewar
Chris Croft Training
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