A Journey into Microbiota and the Brain – Part Three
In June 2018, I had the opportunity to study the Advanced Course on Microbiota and the Brain with the Neuroscience Society of Advanced Studies (NSAS) in San Servolo island in Venice, Italy. […]
Key Takeaways from 2018 AHRI Convention and Exhibition
From 28-30 August 2018, the Langley Group exhibited at the AHRI National Convention in Melbourne; Australia's flagship event for HR practitioners and business leaders. As part of the event, we gave away passes to three individuals to attend the convention... LUKE DRAPER, the People and Culture Business Partner at Scope (Aust) Ltd received one of the passes and was happy to share with us his three key takeaways: I really enjoyed the exhibition and conference sessions and had many learnings that I can implement in my role. My three takeaways from the AHRI event that stood out the most were: 1. Technology [...]
Developing Emotional Vocabulary Builds Resilience
Humans experience a broad spectrum of complex feelings, and these emotions contain data about ourselves and the world around us. On any given day, you may experience a wide variety of different emotions such as joy, irritation, calm, disappointment, pride, anger, love and excitement. The emotions you experience may have very subtle differences between them, such as annoyance, frustration, irritation, anger and rage. Some may even be made up of subtle blends of simpler emotions, such as contempt, which is made up of elements of anger, disgust and even happiness. You can also experience a combination of emotions in any given [...]
A Journey into Microbiota and the Brain – Part Two
It was 7 June 2018 and I was half way through my first study week on San Servolo island in Venice, Italy, studying an Advanced Course on Microbiota and the Brain with the Neuroscience Society of Advanced Studies (NSAS). It had been a great start to the week immersing myself in learning. Microbiota and the Brain My first week was Microbiota and the Brain, and we were so lucky to have an amazing faculty for the week from around the world, including some of the leading researchers in this field John Cryan, Jane Foster and Rochellys [...]
BBC Norfolk Radio Interview: Sue Langley on Positive Psychology
On her May 2018 trip to the UK to run the MSCEIT Accreditation, Sue was invited as Gudgin's Guest on BBC Radio Norfolk. Listen to her interview here.
A Journey into Microbiota and the Brain – Part One
It was May 8 and the time was approaching for me to head to Venice to attend an Advanced Course on Microbiota and the Brain with the Neuroscience Society of Advanced Studies (NSAS). Furthering my education in neuroscience is really important as new discoveries and research papers are published regularly, and I am always looking for new critiques to incorporate into the Langley Group programmes. Based in Italy, The Neuroscience Society of Advanced Studies, or NSAS, is home to ongoing advanced courses and workshops across different areas of neuroscience. Their faculty and speakers are appointed from only the world leaders in each field [...]
Sue Langley featured in documentary: Make Me A Leader
The About My Brain Institute launched a fantastic new documentary in July 2018, entitled "Make Me A Leader"; a feature-length documentary on how leaders can optimise brain and body performance to thrive in the 21st Century. Sue Langley, who is a featured expert in the documentary, was asked what positivity has to do with leadership, and you can find the interview here.
Optimising Your Brain Keynote – Sue Langley – HIC 2017
Watch or read Sue Langley's engaging Keynote "Optimising Your Brain", presented at Happiness & Its Causes conference 2017.
An Inspirational South African Experience
Sue reflects on her time in Johannesburg, the largest city in South Africa, on 9 May 2018, presenting a keynote at St Stithians College’s inaugural Raising Boys and Girls 2018 Conference.
Martin Seligman – What Three Things Are You Grateful For?
In April, Sue Langley and The Langley Group team were invited by the Happiness and Its Causes team to participate in a special event: An Afternoon with Martin Seligman. The event started with a keynote presentation by Dr Seligman, followed by an interview and Q&A session, hosted by Sue. […]