What is PQ Positive Intelligence Mental Fitness Training?
PQ Positive Intelligence Training is a system to help increase your mental fitness.
The more mentally fit you are, the easier it is to deal with challenging situations in life (just like being physically fit helps you deal with physical challenges like walking up a steep hill with relative ease).
Introduction to PQ Positive Intelligence Training
Sometimes, without you even realising it, the automated thought patterns of your mind work ‘against you’ rather than ‘for you’.
The idea of being mentally fit is that you can spot when these automated thought patters are not serving you, so that you can course correct and choose a response that is more positive constructive or helpful to you on the path to achieving your goals
Mental fitness is exactly what PQ helps you build!
Watch the video as an introduction to the concept of PQ Positive Intelligence Training
Can you recognise when you self sabotage?
The problem with self sabotage is that often the patterns we engage in are so automated to us, we don’t even notice what we are saying or doing is a form of self sabotage.
Something triggers you to feel upset, annoyed, disappointed, angry (in fact any negative emotion) and you immediately react with negative or unhelpful thoughts about the situation or person that caused it (even if that person is YOU!)
That kicks off further unhelpful behaviours - maybe you avoid the issue, or try and take control and start micromanaging every detail on a project. These actions while intended to ‘sort’ the situation often do more harm than good.
The result: off we go right back to the start again!
And how they get in your way
First and foremost you get to learn about the saboteurs that all humans have. There are 10 of these nasty characters.
Every single person has a “Judge” saboteur - the one who starts off all self sabotaging patterns by criticising ourselves, others and our circumstances.
Look at the names listed. Can you guess which 2 or 3 others might be common for you?
How does Positive Intelligence help?
Read these statements, if you agree with 3 or more, Positive Intelligence will make a huge difference in your life!
Negative Self-Talk: Do you find your inner dialogue is consistently critical and pessimistic?
Perfectionism: Do you often set unrealistically high standards for yourself, and feel inadequate or anxious if you don’t meet them?
Procrastination: Do you delay tasks or decisions, even when they are important, worrying about fear of failure, conflict or even success?
Constant Worrying: Do you find your mind is frequently preoccupied with potential future negative outcomes, and you struggle to be present?
Imposter Syndrome: Do you feel like a fraud, despite evidence of your competence (and attribute successes to luck rather than your skill)?
Fear of Rejection: Do you often avoid expressing your true opinions or ideas to avoid disapproval and find rejection affects your self-worth?
Self-Isolation: Do you withdraw from social interactions, feeling a need to be alone, since connection with others feels challenging?
Overthinking: Do you struggle with letting go of thoughts, and find simple decisions become complex due to excess analysis?
Catastrophizing: Do you tend to envision the worst-case scenario in various situations, experiencing extra stress from your negative outlook?
Comparing Yourself to Others: Do you measure your success against others and feel envious or inadequate when comparing achievements?
“The PQ Positive Intelligence training programme has been the most impactful training I ever experienced.
Lara's coaching and support throughout the 6 week programme has been instrumental in helping me grow powerful mental muscles that are enabling me to deal with challenges with less stress and greater clarity, be more resilient, reduce negative thoughts, and ultimately live a more positive happy life.”
- Sharon G - Head of Insight - Clientside
What sort of benefits can you expect*?
Seeing possibilities not problems
An agency researcher used mental fitness to see opportunities rather than obstacles during a tricky time in their career.
Thanks to the PQ tools they chose to see what was important in navigting a tough time at work. Instead of pulling back, they instead volunteered to step up and take on a challenging project, with a tricky client and struggling team.
Three months in, they have stabilised the client relationship, and started to improve the teams performance, all while managing their own stress considerably better than they imagined
Perfectly Productive!
An agency researcher used mental fitness tools to deal with excessive procrastination. When we began working together they constantly worked at evenings, weekends, and even on their holidays. They did all this while juggling a young family and were burnt out and pissed off.
The PQ tools helped them get curious about what was really driving their excessive overtime.
It enhanced their focus so much that they were able to not only reduce their working hours from a regular 50-55h to 40h (most weeks!)
Being accountable for a promotion
A client side researcher who consistently blamed others for their lack of progress at work, used mental fitness tools to take control of their career.
The PQ tools helped them establish greater accountability (rather than being in victim mode or blaming others for their lack of progress). They also harnessed the power of empathy toward themselves and others, which contributed to them landing the leadership role they were asiring to all along.
They took on more responsibilities for the company (and decided to stay at their company, rather than resign)
*Case study examples from clients Lara has personally led through the PQ Positive Intelligence Training. There are many more and wide ranging benefits of becoming more mentally fit!
"The PQ Positive Intelligence training provided a tool to calm myself in difficult, high stake situations, and being in a group gave us all a safe space to talk, open up & support one other"
— Anca C. - Head of Team - Clientside
The PQ Positive Intelligence App is what you download and use to complete the training
Easily digestible content in the form of
A weekly educational video ( up to 1 hr/ week)
Daily challenges (up to 15 minutes / day)
PQ Audio Book access (self paced)
Graphs to track overall progress
And self reflection tool
As a researcher I appreciate the data behind the system, validated by over 500,000 participants worldwide, and simplified through the power of factor analysis - check out more of the science behind it here.
Throughout the 6 weeks, individuals learn via the programme, their coach and each other (if in a team / group). With a focus on building positive habits designed to instill long lasting behavioural change, this is a training unlike any other when it comes to helping your teams be more productive, less stressed, more collaborative (and even happier) at work.
Alongside the app, I support you as a PQ Positive Intelligence Trainer and Coach to encourage successful completion and to maximise the value of your investment in terms of both enhanced performance and wellbeing insights for individuals and team alike
What are the different ways to take PQ Positive Intelligence training?
Private 1:1
PQ as part of a 6m coaching partnership
Corporate Teams
“The PQ programme has been immensely powerful and valuable -
It's given me real insight into how my mind works, what's been getting in the way of achieving my true potential and has equipped me with practical tools to help me get there”
- Founder & Director - Research Agency
How does the programme work?
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At the outset, you’ll identify some common goals that you are motivated to work towards
Common goals including
increasing confidence
feeling happier in work and life
working towards a promotion or other significant career goal
reducing stress and burn out
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Powered by the Positive Intelligence (PQ) app
6 weeks PQ app access
Weekly PQ educational content, and audio book (1hr per week)
PQ exercises (15 mins per day)
Weekly group training session, led by Lara for questions, support and deepening learnings (1hr per week)
Text support with Lara throughout (as needed)
Complete, under guidance and with support of Lara
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After the 6 week training, if you wish to continue using the mental fitness training tools your access can continue with new modules on self actualisation, conflict management, relationships, leadership, parenting and more
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If you take the mental fitness training as part of my 6 month coaching package, you will move on to your fortnightly coaching after you have completed the training.
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At the end of the PQ programme you’ll reflect on how far you have come
Lara will guide you in reviewing the tools and capabilities you now have to face business, client and organisational challenges with greater ease
Lara will support you in putting an action plan in place to work towards any future goals you have identified, and where appropriate will support with additional trainings and coaching support
I’m Lara Meyer, a researcher turned coach for leaders & businesses in the insights industry
Throughout my near 20 year research and insights career, I’ve worked agency, client side and now for myself.
I’ve lived in many countries across the globe and done research in and travelled to many more. I’ve led teams large and small... I know the funny jargon of research, what really makes a learning you can take action on and the politics of landing a sensitive insight.
I ALSO know intimately the late nights, demanding clients, the stress of too many projects with not enough team members to really deliver…
And I know that two decades on, many of these fundamental challenges of our industry have not changed.
In fact, the impact of hybrid working, new generations in the workforce, the impact of technology and AI, not to mention global challenges with cost of living and financial cut backs mean it probably is tougher than ever
That said, with the benefit of hindsight and educating myself in good leadership, growth mindset, positive psychology and cognitive neuroscience, I can see just how much of the time my mindset was getting in the way of my personal progress, but also that of my teams and as a result the company that I worked for.
My mission as a researcher turned coach is to help people across the whole of the market research industry have a more positive working life and help individuals, teams and businesses fulfil their full potential
FAQs
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With the PQ Positive Intelligence training programme most people report feeling more positive after just the first 3 weeks, and even more so once they have actually completed the Mental Fitness Training.
Then, you’ll be putting your tools and muscles into practice. Examples from clients as they work through the programme include
-> Individuals setting themselves (and achieving) stretching goals, often around process enhancements or revenue generating activities
-> Overcoming fear of selling as a researcher and gradually seeing more leads, clients and revenue coming in
-> Individuals who previously would have held themselves back, now feeling confident speaking up in large company meetings / brainstorms
-> Individuals who embody a greater self awareness and confidence, leading teams and clients or stakeholders with pride
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That is up to you!
Once the 6 week training is complete you now have the foundational tools to ensure you don’t get stuck in the trap of your mind working against you rather than for you - in work and in life
That said, this programme is designed to build habits not just as a one-off lesson, so in order for the benefits to be retained ongoing practice is needed.
This can be delivered though longer term access to the PQ Positive Intelligence app and / or bolstered with additional coaching / training with Lara as you require
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The beauty of the PQ Positive Intelligence Training means it can apply equally in both areas.
Successful mastery of mental fitness has a positive impact on reducing stress, enhancing productivity and collaboration as well as boosting happiness and confidence
It has a ripple effect of positive change, often with individuals reporting just as many benefits outside of work as inside work on their performance
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The programme is designed to be completed in a consecutive 6 week period with unique lessons each week, so an extended holiday during this time is not ideal!
Each week its only 15 minutes pay day of exercises, 1 hour of videos and a 1 hour group meeting (online) so a manageable amount of time to commit to.
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Costs depend on whether you are wanting to take the training standalone or as part of the wider 6 month coaching package.
My recommendation is to schedule a call to explore your needs and I’ll help decide what is right for you
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While the programme can be taken standalone via Positive Intelligence, it is enhanced by an experienced coach to guide you and your teams through it.
Lara’s involvement brings a unique and valuable perspective as a research having worked in the industry for 20 years she understands the challenges you face AND now having trained as a professional coach and Positive Intelligence Trainer she can effectively bring out the best in you through advanced coaching and mental fitness techniques.
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If what you have read so far speaks to you, and you can imagine some of the benefits of colleagues and teams who are more focussed and productive, less stressed, more collaborative internally and with clients, then I’d recommend to have a call.
We can talk about the most important areas of focus for you
Power YOUR Own Potential Today
If you recognise some of the self sbotaging thoughts or behaviuors listed, have tried to deal with them on your own and are ready for support to make a lasting difference, know that it is possible to make a very meaningful change, in just a few weeks!
You CAN equip yourself with the tools to ensure your mind works FOR you rather than AGAINST you.
This results in less stress and burn out and more happiness and enjoyment as you navigate your own challenges in life and work
Explore what is possible with the power of PQ Positive Intelligence training and a researcher turned coach who seriously wants to see other curious minds succeed