Perfectionism

Perfectionism is very common in high achievers, and Harvard is full of perfectionists surrounded by other perfectionists. In some ways, it’s what helps them achieve. But after a point, it can become very limiting and hard to change, even when people know it holds them back.

Hugh Kearns will help us deal with this problem. His workshop, which emphasizes a selective perfectionism approach, will cover subjects such as:

Recognizing perfectionistic behaviors
The pros and cons of it
How it impacts your research
Understanding the psychology behind it
Specific strategies
Coping with mistakes and setbacks

About Hugh Kearns:

Hugh Kearns, who lectures and researches at Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia, is recognized internationally for his ability to take the latest research in psychology and education and apply it to high-performing people and groups. His areas of expertise include self-management, positive psychology, work-life balance, learning, and creativity. He draws on over twenty five years of experience as a leading training and development professional within the corporate, financial, education and health sectors in Ireland, Scotland, North America, New Zealand and Australia. He has coached individuals, teams and executives in a wide range of organizations in the public and private sectors.