Vicki Culpin explores the science of sleep and the impact that poor sleep can have on business and careers.
Introduction: The Wake-Up Call Part 1 - The Consequences of Poor Sleep Chapter 1: Memories are made of this – Sleep and Memory Chapter 2: Can I sleep on it? – Sleep and Decision-Making Chapter 3: Something I dreamt up – Sleep and Creativity Chapter 4: Sick and tired – Sleep and Physical Health Chapter 5: Got out of the wrong side of the bed? – Sleep and Mood Part 2 – The Causes of and Tips, Tools and Techniques for Improving Poor Sleep Chapter 6: Environmental Factors - Technology, Temperature and Noise Chapter 7: Psychological Factors Chapter 8: Physiological Factors - Caffeine, Alcohol and Exercise Chapter 9: Physiological Factors - Shift Work and Jet Lag Are you Still Awake? The Future
Vicki is currently Professor of Organisational Behaviour at Ashridge Executive Education, part of Hult International Business School, having previously held positions at Dean of Faculty and Global Director of Research. Vicki specialises in well-being research, specifically related to memory and sleep. She has spent nearly 20 years researching memory, the impact of poor memory, how to improve memory and the effects of reduced sleep with a variety of individuals including older adults, children, forensic populations and employees. More recent research and teaching interests include the relationship between sleep, well-being and derailment and the relationship between sleep and resilience in management populations. Vicki also researches and teaches in the field of adult pedagogy, specifically in relation to learning transfer and how to make learning experiences ‘sticky’. Vicki works with a range of clients from across the world, teaching leadership development, along with sharing her research findings. Her latest book, ‘The Business of Sleep’ was published by Bloomsbury in March 2018. Vicki studied Psychology at Manchester University, followed by an MPhil and PhD in Psychology from Lancaster University and an MSc in Applied Forensic Psychology from Leicester University. She is an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, a Chartered Psychologist and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
This is an important book for all, and particularly for businesses.
We can no longer push ourselves at this relentless pace without
disastrous consequences. It is time for organizations, leaders and
all employees to see that prioritising good sleep and rest not only
provides a competitive advantage but is a kindness to all. The
Business of Sleep provides a strong case for this.
*sleep expert for Silentnight Group, and author of 'Fast Asleep,
Wide Awake'*
This book tells a compelling story, not only about the importance
of sleep for your productivity (and career in general), but also
for your personal health and happiness. It comes at the right time
for a sleep-deprived world, where so many are not reaching their
full potential. Packed with actionable, science-based advice that
anyone can put to use immediately.
*sleep expert and founder of Shleep*
One of the most important elements in high-performance sport is not
how you perform but how you recover from performance. The Business
of Sleep provides clarity and practicality to this most normal and
essential element of being the best version of yourself that you
can be.
*Head of Coach Development, England and Wales Cricket Board*
The Business of Sleep highlights research on how poor sleep can
adversely affect us in a variety of ways at work, and suggests
practical steps to mitigate its negative consequences and enhance
our health, decision-making and creativity at work—a truly good
read, and important for the health of employees and of their
businesses.
*ALLIANCE Manchester Business School, University of Manchester*
From the swimming pool to the boardroom we are all in search of
marginal gains whilst avoiding the accumulation of marginal
deficits. In The Business of Sleep, Vicki Culpin highlights the
importance of sleep as an integral component of our personal
recovery – and it’s free!
*Head of Performance Team Development British Swimming*
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