"How are British male mindsets changing? Nine men came into The Future Laboratory to share their views. In the wake of all the toxic masculinity headlines and social media posts, we wanted to know how real men are feeling and talking about their gender in 2018. So we invited nine males of different ethnicities, ages and occupations to The Future Laboratory to debate the changing role of masculinity.
Discussing everything from workplace behaviour and relationships to self identity and mental health, the film provides a snapshot of how these men feel the male mindset is evolving."

"This public service announcement, launched to coincide with Anti-Bullying Day, offers a heart-wrenching look at the roots of toxic masculinity, and how various inputs throughout a young boy's life tragically lead him towards acts of gender-based violence.There is no single cause for the eventual problem; instead, it builds from a litany of moments in which boys and young men are told or shown that bottling their emotions is the only option.
Let's promote a healthier masculinity that lets boys be their true selves."

Daniel Goleman originated the theory of emotional intelligence. Here he describes the four domains that govern it, i.e. how we handle ourselves and our relationships.

Daniel Goleman explains why we should teach all children to practice and develop emotional intelligence. Goleman is a psychologist, scientific journalist and author of the book Emotional Intelligence, one of the longest-lived and most thoughtful bestsellers in recent years. Goleman has a PhD in Psychology from Harvard University, has written for the New York Times about human behavior and has received two nominations for the Pulitzer Prize. His publications have had a wide impact in fields such as educational psychology, education and personal development.

One of the biggest buzzwords listed on a resume is being a ‘good communicator’ or having ‘strong communication skills’. However, we often see the opposite occur, especially during this current age of online trolls and messages of hate in the comments sections of online platforms such as Facebook or Instagram.Using the framework of Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg, we can learn how to communicate effectively by bringing it back-to-basics with a four-step process of communication. Nonviolent Communication focuses on how to listen nonjudgmentally and focus on what the other party is actually saying. It uses curiosity to ask questions in an effort to connect rather than becoming argumentative in order to prove a point. It requires our ego to step aside and make space for finding a creative solution that benefits all parties involved. The four steps are focused in the following order: observation, how you are feeling, how that connects to underlying needs, and lastly - connecting those feelings and needs to making a clear request.

Have you ever talked with a friend about a problem, only to realize that he just doesn't seem to grasp why the issue is so important to you? Have you ever presented an idea to a group, and it's met with utter confusion? What's going on here? Katherine Hampsten describes why miscommunication occurs so frequently, and how we can minimize frustration while expressing ourselves better.

This speech is a call to action. We spend about eighty percent of our day at work, the rest is at home. If we have a bad day at work we are likely to take that negativity home with us and vice versa. It is of paramount importance that we create healthy environments in the spaces that most affect our lives by giving of our best and receiving the like in return. The 5 Chairs is a powerful and systematic method which helps us master our own behaviours and manage the behaviours of others. To be a good leader is to contribute to the success and happiness of everyone, at work and at home, on a conscious level. The 5 Chairs offer 5 Choices. Which will you choose?

Caroline shares a story of moving from stage-paralysis to expressive self. Accompanied by an unusual prop, she encourages us to use our voice as an instrument and really find the confidence within.

One of the biggest problems about classroom management is teachers saying 'I told them what to do but they won't do it.' Telling students how to do something (a procedure) is only one part of a three-part strategy. You need to rehearse and reinforce procedures as well. In this video, Thom Gibson talks about exactly how to do it.

"There are arguably two styles of communication. Communication that’s coercive, manipulative, and hurtful and communication that’s honest, respectful, and compassionate.
Marshall Rosenberg, who developed a model for Nonviolent Communication (NVC), liked to demonstrate the differences between the styles with two animals. The Jackal as a symbol of aggression, dominance and violent communication. The Giraffe with his long neck and big heart (the biggest of any land animal) as a representation of a clear-sighted and compassionate, nonviolent communicator."