Unveiling the Truth Behind Perfectionism
Unveiling the Truth Behind Perfectionism
UK
Dr. Thomas Curran, world leader on perfectionism, brings groundbreaking insights to your event. Learn how to combat the rise of perfectionism.
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Thomas’ workshop provided valuable insights into the myths behind perfectionism and the difference between a desire for high standards vs. a need to be perfect. The practical tips and mindset shifts offered were empowering and allowed us to all embrace imperfection, whilst fostering a more productive work environment.
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In today’s fast-paced work environment, many organizations grapple with the relentless pursuit of perfection, leading to burnout and diminished productivity. This is where Keynote Speaker Thomas Curran makes a profound impact. Renowned as a leading expert on perfectionism, Thomas Curran addresses how this often-destructive drive can affect both individual wellbeing and organizational effectiveness.
As a highly sought-after motivational speaker, Thomas Curran brings deep insights from his acclaimed book, The Perfection Trap, and his TED Talk, which has captivated over 3 million viewers. His research, featured in prestigious outlets like TIME and the New York Times, provides actionable strategies to help teams escape the perfectionism trap and thrive.
When you book Thomas Curran for your event, you’re choosing a speaker who not only understands the nuances of perfectionism but also offers practical solutions to overcome its negative impacts. His engaging presentations are tailored to empower your organization with tools for fostering resilience, improving job satisfaction, and achieving sustainable success.
For transformative insights and actionable strategies, Thomas Curran is the ideal choice. Elevate your event with his expertise and see how his keynote can drive meaningful change in your organization. Secure Thomas Curran’s booking today to inspire a more balanced and productive workplace.
See keynotes with Thomas CurranIn theory, perfectionists are committed to excellence, meticulous, hard-working, and take immense pride in their work. In reality, perfectionists are overworked, chronically burned out, self-sabotaging, and perpetually dissatisfied with their accomplishments. Not only do they suffer, their work suffers as well. Their workload overwhelms them because they struggle to delegate. Innovation is stifled because they’re too scared of failure to take risks and try new things. Procrastination becomes a coping mechanism for the anxiety that comes when facing challenging tasks.
In this presentation, Thomas Curran outlines the many ways that perfectionism itself is the hurdle preventing us from doing our best work. With illuminating case studies and evidence-based strategies, he offers eye-opening insights into how letting go of the need for perfection can paradoxically unlock higher performance and greater fulfillment in our lives and careers.
In this session, Thomas Curran explores the science of perfectionism. Although an often-glamorized trait, research shows that it can in fact lead to mental health difficulties, reduced accomplishment, and burnout. He explains how perfectionism is not about pursuing excellence but about compensating for feeling of not being enough, which result in worry, anxiety, and procrastination due to paralysing fears of failure. All of which hinder innovation and productivity as people recoil from making mistakes, and experience strained relationships from the fear of receiving critical feedback.
In this talk, Thomas Curran will describe how self-criticism erodes morale and diminishes self-confidence. With illuminating case studies and cutting-edge research, he will show how perfectionism leads to the habituation of negative self-beliefs, which contaminates motivation and hinders personal growth. He will introduce the latest work on cultivating self-compassion and practicing gratitude, which can help people combat self-criticism, fostering a kinder outlook on work (and life) and enhancing overall well-being.
In this talk, Thomas Curran will show how impostersim (vis-a-vis imposter syndrome) manifests as a persistent feeling of inadequacy despite evidence of success, causing individuals to constantly doubt their achievements and abilities. He will explain perfectionism’s close relationship with imposterism and how the two conspire to undermine confidence and professional advancement.
Overcoming imposter syndrome involves acknowledging one’s accomplishments, seeking support from others, and reframing negative self-perceptions to embrace personal achievements with confidence. Using scientifically validated strategies, he will outline how to put these changes into practice.
Amazing speaker. The feedback from Thomas’ talk has been immediately and overwhelmingly positive and it seems to have really made an impact with so many people who watched. The attendance was brilliant, and the number of questions I was still getting through even right towards the end, showed such an engagement with the subject, not something we can always take for granted with everyone’s busy schedules!
Charlotte Wandowski
Top notch speaker, he inspired more than 250 of our colleagues, and they are already asking for more sessions with him.”“Top notch speaker, he inspired more than 250 of our colleagues, and they are already asking for more sessions with him.
Enrique Gaya
I loved it. Thomas made me think.
Rik Vera
Hugely impressed by the talk Thomas delivered. He presented a talk to a staff of 400 and built engagement with everyone in the room. He is a natural entertainer. Everyone in the room was hanging on every single word that exited his mouth!
Stuart Fenton
Thomas’ talk was such a joy. Crystal clear structure, a touch of academia felt just right to comfort my never-ending 'How do you know?' questions, insightful interpretations, and perhaps above all, remarkable speaking skills - a smooth, steady flow unsupported by intrusive 'Aha!' moments or stroboscopic slides. Had a fabulous moment there, thanks!
Jana Fratrič
Thomas’ workshop provided valuable insights into the myths behind perfectionism and the difference between a desire for high standards vs. a need to be perfect. The practical tips and mindset shifts offered were empowering and allowed us to all embrace imperfection, whilst fostering a more productive work environment.
Anita Bhalsod
In his talk, Thomas Curran skillfully navigates through the complexities of perfectionism, shedding light on its often overlooked negative impacts. Supported by compelling data and visuals, his thorough exploration challenges leaders to not only listen but to truly understand the importance of addressing this issue. With perfectionism on the rise, it is important to look at the ugly side of the "not good enough" mindset. His talk extends beyond the confines of business, resonating deeply within personal lives as well.
Alexandra Grofova
An exceptional speaker. He spoke about the rise of perfectionism and the strategies we can employ to address the challenges if presents. He spoke with clarity, good humour and with an engaging style to students and adults at Le Rosey’s Edufest. Highly recommended.
Kim Kovacevic
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