Anyone who ever does coaching with me will definitely hear about the Chimp Paradox. Professor Steve Peters has created such an amazing metaphor for how our minds work that I find endlessly helpful in both my professional and personal life.

My advice, if you are not already familiar with the Chimp Paradox, is to start with this excellent podcast where Professor Steve is interviewed by Steve Bartlett. He walks you through the key points of his model, plus you get to learn about his fascinating life.

Further links are below to Steve’s books and the Chimp Management website. I’d recommend joining The Troop on the Chimp Management Website (it’s free). There are some great foundation videos on there and regular discussion groups.

Podcast

https://pod.link/1291423644/episode/29a5ca62cd000442504a6ca41c4b6808

Books and website

The Chimp Paradox

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chimp-Paradox-Management-Programme-Confidence/dp/009193558X/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2P4SJ0ZYU0YJL&keywords=steve+peters&qid=1690453818&sprefix=steve+peters%2Caps%2C127&sr=8-2

A Path Through the Jungle

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Path-through-Jungle-Psychological-bestselling/dp/1998991105/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3NTW57BHUJX96&keywords=steve+peters&qid=1690453897&s=books&sprefix=steve+peters%2Cstripbooks%2C66&sr=1-1

Chimp Management/The Troop

https://chimpmanagement.com/professor-steve-peters/