Making the invisible visible
From Interview to Leadership: How Mental Toughness Enhances Employability
Speaker: Doug Strycharczyk & Toni Molyneux Roberts
Format: Virtual
Date: September 16, 2025
Time: 20:00-21:15 SGT
In today’s fast-changing, high-pressure job market, Employability isn’t just about skills—it’s about mindset. The ability to stay resilient, adapt quickly, and approach challenges with a “can-do” attitude is what sets top candidates, leaders, and innovators apart.
Research conducted by AQR International, involving nearly 500 employers, revealed a powerful truth: Attitude matters more than qualifications. Employers overwhelmingly prioritize resilience and positivity—both essential components of Mental Toughness.
In this session, we’ll explore how Mental Toughness transforms employability, career success, and leadership potential by helping you:
🔹 Discover how to:
✅ Excel in interviews & career transitions with confidence and composure.
✅ Apply Mental Toughness strategies to stand out in competitive job markets.
✅ Strengthen decision-making and leadership skills for long-term success.
✅ Build resilience, agility, and adaptability to navigate workplace challenges.
✅ Develop a winning mindset that fosters creativity, motivation, and problem-solving skills.
Studies show that Mental Toughness is closely linked to high performance, emotional stability, and leadership effectiveness. Whether you're seeking new opportunities, aiming for leadership roles, or coaching professionals, this session will equip you with evidence-based insights and strategies for thriving in uncertainty.
🚀 Join us and unlock the mindset needed for career success!
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What is Mental Toughness?
Mental Toughness is a personality trait that determines how effectively you perform under stress and pressure. Closely linked to character, resilience, grit, and perseverance. It is the foundation for thriving—not just surviving—in challenging environments.
About Doug Strycharczyk
Doug is the CEO of AQR International, founded in 1989. Alongside Professor Peter Clough and Dr. John Perry, he has spent 25+ years defining Mental Toughness and creating the world’s leading assessment, MTQ. Today, he is recognized as the foremost authority on applying this powerful framework across work, education, coaching, and mentoring.