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As experts in the integration of the fields of neuroscience, positive psychology and emotional intelligence, we regularly write about the recent research of these science-backed strategies along with our own findings and results from our work with clients across the world.
Enjoy browsing our many blogs that discuss wellbeing, resilience, performance and culture along with practical tips you can use and share.
The Nature of Awe
Awe may well be described as one of the most profound human experiences, yet scientific study into this emotion has only emerged since the early 2000s. Although its roots are entwined in early history, mythology and religion - Awe is relatively new to the study of psychology and neuroscience
Report: Investing in Business Wellbeing
Employee wellbeing, satisfaction and engagement are all factors that drive business performance. When people feel happy, engaged and purposeful at work they typically do far better and are more committed than those who do not, contributing to a more positive and sustainable business.
Whitepaper: Neuroscience of Change
Why do people find it so hard to change when they know it’s good for them? This whitepaper will help you understand how the brain works during change, to help you manage change resistance and develop strategies to maximise our brain’s capacity for neuroplasticity.
Whitepaper: The Science and Practice of Positive Psychology
The scientific study of optimal performance and wellbeing is helping individuals, organisations and communities thrive and excel. Far from the popular promotion of happyology, positive psychology is a rich and rigorous study of what makes life worth living in all its complexity, encompassing topics such as strengths, virtues, resilience, coping, creativity and excellence.
Whitepaper: Emotional Intelligence at Work
After years labelled a discretionary “soft skill”, two decades of scientific and business research has demonstrated the value of emotional intelligence. This white paper examines the science, practice and business impact of emotional intelligence in the workplace.
Let’s talk about happiness on World Happiness Day
“Happiness” – something we would perhaps like to experience more of and something most of us are trying to achieve. What do we mean by happiness? Where did World Happiness Day originate? What can we do to attain a state of positive emotion? Let’s look at these areas and see if we can make ourselves happy in the process.
The Microbiome: A gut feeling about happiness
Ever had a "gut feeling" about something? It turns out, the connection between our gut and our brain might be stronger than we think.
Opinion piece – fear and loathing in times of corona!
A time of uncertainty and change. A few weeks ago, I wrote a piece on the impact of the news on our psyche – see “The Future is Human – Using PP in times of trauma”. The article was regarding the news about the bushfires in Australia, yet here we are in the grip of another ‘devastating’, ‘dramatic’, ‘horrific’ news cycle. The COVID-19 pandemic is creating challenging times for [...]
Measuring Emotional Intelligence Ability
"Emotions are flowing throughout your organisation and impacting every thought, behaviour and decision. Your choice is not whether they exist or not; your choice is whether you will be smart about them.” – David Caruso
Positive Psychology and Mental Health
Far from ‘happyology’, positive psychology is a rich study of what makes life worth living in all its complexity, and goes hand in hand with traditional mental health interventions.
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