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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 [...]
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. […]
The Role of Positive Psychology in HR
Sue was a keynote speaker at the ELMO Victoria HR Leadership Summit in Melbourne, and these are her thoughts on the role of Positive Psychology within the HR space.
Values Cards Review from HRM Magazine
What matters to you and what matters to the business should, ideally, be in alignment. Can playing cards help?
Cultivating Character Strengths in Kids
For children, just like adults, using their top (or signature) strengths feels energising, motivating and like we are using the best of ourselves. This builds a sense of self-esteem, competence and wellbeing that can grow over time. As a parent, focusing on our children’s strengths, positive qualities and future potential—rather than what they don’t do well—enables them to see the best in themselves and work toward becoming better.
Celebrate International Day of Happiness!
This joyous day was founded on June 28 2012 by United Nations adviser Jayme Illien who came up with the idea of a U.N Resolution that recognised the pursuit of happiness as a human right and a “fundamental human goal”, and called for “a more inclusive, equitable and balanced approach to economic growth that promotes the happiness and well-being of all peoples”.
Do We Only Use 10% of Our Brains?
While the myth that we only use 10% of our brains is challenging, our brains do have remarkable abilities.
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