The Upside of Stress
With so many organisations currently discussing and looking to address stress and burnout, we have to consider if we might be exacerbating the situation by focusing on the negative aspects of stress.
Positive HR: Appreciative Inquiry
Appreciative inquiry (AI) is a well-known method for large group collaboration and innovation. In contrast to the traditional deficit-based approach, AI is about the search for the best in people, their organisations, and the strengths-filled, opportunity-rich world around them.
Student Insights: Five minutes with Chris Talbot
In this Student Insights interview, one of our 10653NAT Diploma of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing Brisbane graduates explains how the course helped him profoundly change who he was, how he thought, and what he believed he was capable of.
Positive Recruitment: looking for the ingredients of engagement and performance
Positive recruitment follows a thorough process, with additional and intentional positive practices woven through each stage. There is an intentional focus on strengths and values alignment, and on a connection to meaningful work as a key ingredient to driving intrinsic motivation, engagement and resilience in the team.
Student Insights: Five minutes with Kellie Mills
In this Student Insights interview, one of our 10653NAT Diploma of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing Sydney graduates explains how course has helped her professionally, and how the resilience tools she acquired during the diploma supported her through a heart attack.
Harnessing Positive Emotions to Create Change
What are the long-term benefits of positive emotions? We all enjoy feeling good but tend to be consumed by negativity. Learn everyday strategies to boost your mood, lift your psychological wellbeing and the wellbeing of those around you. Denise Quinlan from the New Zealand Institute of Wellbeing and Resilience talks with Sue Langley about how positive emotions contribute to our health.
Student Insights: Five minutes with Tom Slowinski
In this Student Insights interview, Tom Slowinski shares the positive impact the 10653NAT Diploma of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing has had on his life, his health, and how it inspired him to launch his book.
Positive HR: are meaning and values the new language of policy?
Positive Human Resources (HR) is about applying positive tools and practice, reinforced by the science of Positive Psychology, in the workplace. Could we use positive language in our policies, connected to meaning and the values of the business, to drive engagement in our employees through a shared vision, values and purpose?
Student Insights: Five minutes with Jane Sleeman
In this Student Insights interview, one our 10653NAT Diploma of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing Byron Bay graduates explains how the course helped her make significant positive change within her school.
Martin Seligman – Evaluating Positive Psychology Critiques
In April 2018, 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. […]