Positivity Strategist: Recent Episodes
Robyn Stratton-Berkessel
Positivity Strategist injects a good dose of optimism and possibility into your life. It seeks to marry the ideal with the practical. Conversations with thought leaders and everyday people shine the light on what works and amplifies those every day, micro-moments of positivity, irrespective of what else is going on. You'll be energized by lots of practical tips, inspiring you to live a truly satisfying and meaningful life.
Podcast host is Robyn Stratton-Berkessel, TEDx speaker, author, workshop designer and facilitator. Her specialty is Appreciative Inquiry and other strength-based, positive methodologies that ignite transformational experiences.
The foundational practice is to uncover the stories of success (or failure) that lead to personal empowerment which then sets us free to be at our best. When we can do this, we boost our general health and well-being. We strengthen our resiliency, creativity, decision-making, productivity and more. We develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for ourselves, others and the world around us, thereby growing professionally and personally.
The professionals, researchers and authors in this podcast season have shared their specific social constructionist practice in a pre COVID world. In this episode, five of us reflect how social constructionism as an orientation is relevant and meaningful at all times, in all places and communities. More than ever, constructionist approaches that are available to us can help us heal the past and respond to current challenges and societal unrest in relational and collaborative ways. To learn more and find links, please visit https://positivitystrategist.org/social-constructionist-practice (https://positivitystrategist.org/social-constructionist-practice)
Professor Mary Gergen, passed away on the morning of September 22, 2020. Mary was a lively, courageous, and innovative trail blazer of the Taos Institute. I had the honor and pleasure to interview Mary early in 2020 for the Positivity Strategist podcast season collaboration with the Taos Institute. In this 1 minute recording below, I celebrate Mary's life with her very own poignant words. Mary is quoting herself in her joyful, fun way. These words are timeless, priceless, and so-like-Mary! For links and resources please visit, https://positivitystrategist.org/professor-mary-gergen/ (https://positivitystrategist.org/professor-mary-gergen/)
Helping people move further away from what produces conflict and closer to the relationships they prefer is what narrative mediation seeks to produce. Conflict resolution through the lens of social construction, and framed as narrative mediation, offers that conflict between individuals is usually constructed within a larger community context. To learn more and find links about this show, please visit https://positivitystrategist.org/narrative-mediation (https://positivitystrategist.org/narrative-mediation)
How do we participate in community building practices in ways that attend to difference? Ways that are genuinely committed to consider power relations and how they play out when working amidst differences? What we encounter in community can shift our perspectives and impact the relationships with ourselves and others. To find out more and access links, please visit https://positivitystrategist.org/community-building-practices/ (https://positivitystrategist.org/community-building-practices/)
Transmaterial worlding provokes us to pay attention. Once we start to realize that we are merely co-inhabitors of this world, we awaken to the notion we are making it, or breaking it, with each breath we take, each word we utter, and each action we take. The human species as all powerful and in control is a social-cultural construct. Globally right now, we need to listen differently to the distinct parts of the world and understand that other matter is also communicating. Humans need de-centering and de-throning from the illusion of being in control of the world. For more information and links, please visit https://positivitystrategist.org/transmaterial-worlding (https://positivitystrategist.org/transmaterial-worlding)
Educational evaluation of the entire ecosystem in education can enhance learning processes, students’ engagement and vitality of relationships in classrooms, and in the evaluation of teaching and the school as a whole. Embracing collaborative learning, dialogic pedagogy, and flexible curricula, educational evaluation that comes from a relational perspective truly speaks to the demands of a rapidly changing world. To learn more, please visit https://positivitystrategist.org/educational-evaluation (https://positivitystrategist.org/educational-evaluation)
Relational processes are key to recovering from addiction. Addiction's development, sustainability and finally its ending are embedded in family, community and broader societal contexts. In order to recover an addict needs to establish new bonds based on trust respect and love; and, together with others build unique pathways to a sense of belonging. Interview with Pavel Nepustil, PdD. To find out more and gain access to links, please visit https://positivitystrategist.org/relational-processes (https://positivitystrategist.org/relational-processes)
Dr. Lois Holzman explores the topic of social therapeutics as a playful, performatory, philosophical methodology for person and community development. Influenced by three intellectual traditions, social therapeutics seeks to bring meaning to our relational processes in collaborative and appreciative ways to elevate human connection and bridge cultural divides. To access resources and links, please visit https://positivitystrategist.org/social-therapeutics (https://positivitystrategist.org/social-therapeutics)
Transformative community conferencing is an approach to community building or reconciliation. As a narrative practice, it embodies a more reflective orientation to relationships and to systems change. How and when we ask questions helps us think differently. It helps to begin to ask questions such as: “What is the narrative here? What is the story you are telling in relation to that narrative?” It enables people to engage and to flourish. When you look at events as stories you can always unpack them to make the narrative more visible to support flourishing for all. To access resources, please visit, https://positivitystrategist.org/community-conferencing (https://positivitystrategist.org/community-conferencing)
How we deal with conflict, bullying, rule violation, etc. has crucial implications on how we live together in schools but also in society. Unfortunately, punitive and authoritative approaches are still predominant, despite their negative consequences. It is clear that traditional structures in education clash with young people’s new ways of living in a global and digital world. Any resulting misbehaviors are addressed from the adults’ perspective, leaving out what is important to the children. To find out more, please visit https://positivitystrategist.org/school-harmony (https://positivitystrategist.org/school-harmony)
Research into positive aging delivers findings that run counter to the traditional understanding of aging. The traditional view develops negative expectations. To the contrary, positive aging research and practice puts attention on the value of being optimistic, enjoying the potentials of older age and growing capacities over time. To read a summary and access resources, please visit, https://positivitystrategist.org/positive-aging (https://positivitystrategist.org/positive-aging)
This is the introductory episode of season 5 which focuses on social innovations across many domains. We are collaborating with the Taos Institute and supporting a significant publication, The Sage Handbook of Social Constructionist Practice. My guests in this introductory episode are two of the four editors. Our conversation addresses three points: the work of Taos Institute, what social construction is, and the intention of the book. To read more and access links, please visit https://positivitystrategist.org/social-innovation-practices (https://positivitystrategist.org/social-innovation-practices)
Save the Date for Season 5. It’s a collaboration with the Taos Institute. Our inquiry: What are the innovations that Social Construction is bringing to our world? If you are new to social constructionist ideas and curious, this season will give you a lovely introduction. You will be exploding with possibilities and ah ah moments, as our guests share over and over, having social construction as a thought partner and guide is liberating. For more information and access resources, please visit https://positivitystrategist.org/podcast (https://positivitystrategist.org/podcast)
The forests and trees, and rivers and oceans, and deserts, and all creatures have much to teach us about mutuality of purpose, and collaboration, and respect and values. Paying attention to natural phenomena - the ecology of our planet reshapes what being in community and cooperation means. It’s more than connection and belonging that holds us together, it’s entanglement. We are entangled. Please join me in celebrating our entangled relationships. For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://positivitystrategist.org/ps125 (https://positivitystrategist.org/ps125)
Mindfulness for chocolate lovers introduces a lighthearted way to stress less and savor more each day, offering a more playful and sweeter life. This is appreciative embodying in a tasteful, olfactory way! And you don't even have to eat the chocolate. For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://positivitystrategist.org/ps124 (https://positivitystrategist.org/ps124)
Being still is a precursor to truly listening, paying attention and opening up to possibilities, novelty, creativity and aliveness. What is beckoning you? Racing around may be helpful to get things done. Being still allows things to come. Embodying stillness is a source of creativity. For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://positivitystrategist.org/ps123 (https://positivitystrategist.org/ps123)
A most practical conversation on meaningful alignment where we talk about concepts such as the inner game and self regulation. We focus on interpersonal dialogue preferences and the promising outcomes we can aspire to if we learn how to embody meaningful alignment. We reflect on how to invite people to listen to what their bodies and emotions are telling them so they can cultivate caring relationships with themselves and others. For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at http://positivitystrategist.org/ps122 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps122)
If you’re interested in human development at the intersection of community, business, education, leadership, life, and learning stay with us. And, if you have a curiosity about exploring the principle of wholeness and embodied practices that invite one another to show up fully, you’re in the right place. For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://positivitystrategist.org/ps121 (https://positivitystrategist.org/ps121)
Neuroscience and Design Thinking offer keys to a mindful, healthy and purposeful life. Dr. Kyra Bobinet author of Well Designed Life offers the science behind why we don’t do what we know we should. We talk about the difference between behaviors and habits and offer practices we can adopt to form new habits. Developing an iterative mindset helps us succeed. The practice of embodying self-compassion is extraordinarily easy; we do it all the time without knowing. For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://positivitystrategist.org/ps120 (https://positivitystrategist.org/ps120)
Insights about the embodied brain and why cultivating a conscious relationship with the body matters at all times, and, especially when experiencing times of uncertainty. We touch on these topics and the integration of neuroscience and spirit. We offer three practical activities to develop an embodied consciousness. For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at http://positivitystrategist.org/ps119 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps119)
"To embody" means what? This is a naive exploration. Topics include designing experiences that use the whole body and ways that integrate head, heart and body. We vote with our feet, we make choices through conversations that come from where we are literally standing. For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at http://positivitystrategist.org/ps118 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps118)
This show as an inquiry or a search into the topic of embodying, specifically appreciative embodying. How do you move from acute awareness to deliberate action? This is an exploration of how embracing the wholeness of who we are, we embark on a developmental and generative process.For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://positivitystrategist.org/ps117 (https://positivitystrategist.org/ps117)
Reflecting on all the delicious diversity of perspectives on the topic of Appreciative Leading including stories on the significance of the relational process, connection, collaboration, love. For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://positivitystrategist.org/reflecting-on-the-topic-of-appreciative-leading-ps116/ (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps116)
Going meta on the topic of Appreciative Leading, Sheila McNamee offers us the social constructionist's perspective: what leading means as a relational process rather than as an individual's characteristics, traits or skills. For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at http://positivitystrategist.org/ps115 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps115)
A well-connected, social entrepreneur, committed to bringing a positive impact to his city is convening an Appreciative Inquiry Summit, calling all interested stakeholders to come together to imagine the future of their city. For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at http://positivitystrategist.org/ps114 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps114)
Applying Appreciative Inquiry in framing conversations to build the partnerships and strengthen collaboration in healthcare. Storytelling is a way to pull forward the positive from the past to envision more positive futures. For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at http://positivitystrategist.org/ps113 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps113)
When leading in challenging times, what if we asked questions about what is going right rather than what is going wrong? Where would people's energy go? For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at http://positivitystrategist.org/ps112 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps112)
Searching for the soul of leading requires that you love people. You can never be a good leader if you don't have a good follower and you can never be a good follower if you don't have a good leader. So you really need each other. For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at http://positivitystrategist.org/ps111 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps111)
J. Kim Wright: "Lawyers, in general, have much higher rates of addiction and suicide. Yet, people who were practicing these new holistic ways were much healthier. I took that on. My mission was to learn about this and then to actually bring this message to the mainstream." For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at http://positivitystrategist.org/ps110 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps110)
Creating a community conversation for input into our strategic plan to tap into the energy, passion, excitement and good ideas across our community, thereby helping us to navigate these very interesting times in higher education. For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at http://positivitystrategist.org/ps109 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps109)
Creating a culture to bring extraordinary health and happiness inside and outside the organization to become a truly flourishing enterprise in all ways. The Appreciative Inquiry summit is a really powerful event my guest describes as just magical. For links and resources mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps108 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps108)
On the topic of Appreciative Leading, Peter Pula was the first and obvious choice in the profession of journalism as he is at the forefront of generative journalism. I wanted him to share with us his craft and art as a journalist and his vision and practice to transform journalism. For links and resources mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps107 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps107)
Leading is much more than having the title of leader or being engaged in the process of leadership. Leading can be a deliberate and conscious act, and it can come from spontaneity and impulse. It's about innovation and making a difference. Excerpts from inspirational stories show the way. For links and resources mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps106 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps106)
It's time to do something different again. Change is good. This episode closes out Season 2, co-hosted with Sallie Lee. If you missed any of those 10 episodes, I urge you to listen: seven literacies are explained for living and leading in our times. In this show find out about our next new Season, entitled Appreciative Leading - conversations with leaders across all sectors who are agents of positive change. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps105 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps105)
To close this Season, we reflect on Appreciative Voice and how the seven literacies are impacting our thinking and relationships. You'll hear examples of others working to build capacity for increased well-being in life and in leadership roles. They talk about what more they can do on a daily basis to build voice. And, we introduce our new thinking and learning about human capacity: four assumptions of changing beliefs about what we're all capable of and how that might reframe our realities. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps104 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps104)
Anticipating what is possible and how we fuel it is the topic of this literacy: Finding the Future. It helps to envision a better future if we shift what's going on that isn't serving to that which is serving in any given situation because all futures are shared futures. We shape the future through the images we hold and the conversations we participate in. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps103 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps103)
Connecting the collective is the work of hearts and minds. This literacy focuses us on living into the "we." Connecting and belonging are the life-blood of human organizing and relationships. Starting conversations that are real and inclusive lifts up our appreciative voice. When we acknowledge the wisdom available to us and put greater value on that which the collective offers us, we open up to new insights about dynamics, dialogue and decisions.For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit https://positivitystrategist.org/connecting-the-collective-dynamics-dialogue-decisions/ (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps102)
We need one another to make sense of all that is going on around us. Finding our personal and collective wholeness contributes to our sense of belonging. In coming together, our combined intelligence, and intent for wholeness and belonging enables new wisdom and solutions to surface. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps101 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps101)
Paying attention to and magnifying the positive in people, communities, and networks help us flourish. Among the benefits of knowing our strengths include finding more flow and meaning in work, feeling more energized than drained and seeing our relationships improve by coming from a place of greater ease. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps100 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps100)
In cultivating compassion, we grow empathy and positive regard for self and others. It encourages us to train our hearts and minds to stay open and offer our best to others. Growing our understanding of difference, attending to small ways to connect with other, developing our own inner resource to be of service are some of the habits of this literacy. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps99 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps99)
This literacy opens us up to our own frames (perspectives) on the world. As we widen our frames, we begin to understand and appreciate the frames of others. Having this literacy to frame and reframe enables us to shift perspective and opens us to possibilities and solutions we may never have even considered if we stayed comfortable with our blinkers on within our existing frames, which may be keeping us very small. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps98 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps98)
The literacy we talk about in this episode is Inviting Inquiry. It is central to all the Literacies, and it's central to Appreciative Voice. The principles of Appreciative Inquiry inform us that we move in the direction of our inquiries; questions we ask of ourselves and others. Inquiry stimulates curiosity. Inquiry starts movements. Inquiry questions keep us open to possibilities and enable us to engage in further dialogue. How curious are you about others and the world? What information and stories might you seek? For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps97 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps97)
We set the scene in this episode for what's to come. We talk about the origins of Appreciative Voice and how the seven literacies evolved. The intention of these literacies is to enable us to bring all voices into conversations. There are many choices to be made. They include inviting all perspectives, focusing on the collective and the relational world we are responsible for co-creating. They include our need for belonging and connection, and you will make your own connections with the content. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps96 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps96)
Excited to introduce Season 2 of Positivity Strategist. This new season addresses a significant topic for these times, finding and using our individual and collective appreciative voice. What excites and inspires us particularly about Season 2 is that we introduce seven literacies for living and leading in our times. The literacies are grounded in the Principles of Appreciative Inquiry. They provide a brand new way to find and increase our choices every moment of every day to help us lift up and use our appreciative voice. The literacies provide a pathway to raising and elevating our appreciative voice. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps95 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps95)
This may be the last time you will hear this music and this introduction. Over the last four years, I've experimented with a number of different configurations - solo formats to single guest and multiple guests. It's time to do something different again. I hope you'll be as excited as I am when you hear about the new show format. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps94 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps94)
In this episode, co-authors Dr. Jackie Stavros and Cheri Torres weave memorable stories throughout their latest book that bring to life to the two practices that underpin conversations worth having: positive framing and generative questions. The stories cross a range of contexts, from healthcare to banking, education, family, technology, manufacturing. They all illustrate very clearly how these two simple principles can shift a conversation that may be stuck or spiraling downwards towards a conversation that is depreciative to one that spirals upward and is appreciative, productive and meaningful. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps93 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps93)
An episode that will awaken your heart and mind and have you want to adopt practices to build your resilience. Resilience increases your ability to weather the storms and come out stronger in your formal and informal leadership roles. My guests talk specifically about appreciative resilience and leadership and how to traverse the ever-changing landscapes of hope, despair, and forgiveness which overlap to build our appreciative resilience. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps92 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps92)
Imagine what's possible when vast numbers of inter-disciplinary groups are engaging in a dialogue regarding learning and leadership and growth and positive evolution. There's no glass ceiling in this type of curious exploration and discovery and arguably, what the world needs now. Find out more about this special issue of the International Appreciative Inquiry Practitioner Journal. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps91 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps91)
My Digital Strategist suggests focusing on developing cornerstone content as a way to help you increase visibility on the web. It's not so difficult, and it's a skill that you can learn and get better at over time, just like developing any new skill or practice - learn the basics and get stronger with diligent practice, or supportive resources. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps90 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps90)
This episode offers positivity strategies of a highly commercial and very different kind. I'm focusing on strategies for marketing and increasing visibility on the web. In this episode, my personal digital strategist shares high-level strategies about how to do just that. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps89 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps89)
Change is a subject and an experience that brings up so many issues for all of us. Who hasn't been through change? I focus on how asking questions is the first invitation to change. We say the first question starts the change. It triggers emotions, feeling, thoughts, memories, beliefs and even actions. Positive questions work to move people in a direction that is most resourceful. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps88 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps88)
Some changes we initiate others are thrust upon us. Changes that we ourselves initiate can paradoxically be more challenging than changes that are imposed on us by others. We sometimes have to make really tough decisions and they can be the hardest to implement. Have you ever wondered what your relationship with change is? To develop in any capacity, it's useful to know your frame of reference. Same applies to dealing with change. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps87 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps87)
Positive psychology and neuroscience teach us about the mind-body connection, reinforcing the value of appreciative journaling. The very act of putting a pen to paper to prompt yourself to write about something that you can access that had a positive impact on you has an extraordinary effect. Appreciative journaling leads to increased self-awareness, at any age, building the appreciative muscle and strengthening positive emotions of resilience, mindfulness, gratitude, changing habits and lives. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps86 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps86)
Project Lead of Global Summit on Positive Education asserts that education systems at all levels can, and should, not only promote academic achievement, but also cultivate character strengths and wellbeing in all learners. 1200 stakeholders from around the globe will gather to elevate the strengths of Positive Education and design initiatives so students learn not only how to be productive but how to lead flourishing and fulfilling lives. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps85 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps85)
One way to boost your positivity is to imagine a better future, whatever difficulty you're in. When you have a more positive image of your future, you evoke positive emotions - one of which is feelings of hope. It's hope that reminds us that there is always a good chance we can turn things around. Never give up! For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps84 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps84)
Finding your own sources of inspiration is a helpful way to strengthen your positivity. This is the fourth of five episodes to help strengthen positivity in all areas of your life. Positivity strategist, Robyn Stratton-Berkessel addresses the value of seeking out inspiration and offers some tips on what you can do. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps83 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps83)
This is the third of five episodes to help strengthen positivity in all areas of your life. This episode focuses on how showing acts of kindness can boost positivity. Positivity strategist, Robyn Stratton-Berkessel offers ideas and practices that show how kindness results in micro-moments of connection and love. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps82 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps82)
This is the second of five episodes to help strengthen positivity in all areas of your life. This episode focuses on the value of expressing what you are grateful for. Positivity strategist, Robyn Stratton-Berkessel offers a brief overview of a number of positive practices that you can focus on to boost your positivity. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit https://positivitystrategist.org/strengthening-gratitude-brings-abundance-benefits-ps-81/ (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps81)
This is the first of five episodes to help strengthen positivity in all areas of your life. Positivity strategist, Robyn Stratton-Berkessel give a quick overview of a number of practices that you can focus on to boost your positivity. This episode focuses on the value of the genuine, heartfelt smile. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps80 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps80)
You'll take some golden nuggets away from this episode, because my guest today, mindfulness coach, Meg Salter knows all too well about facing the complexities of our ever-changing world, especially if you feel you're too busy, overwhelmed, stressed, or simply a little depleted. You will hear stories and practices that may just help you make some positive changes in your life. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps79 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps79)
Successful wealth management leader bears his soul to share how he overcame personal tragedy to find the yoga of true wealth - a spiritual journey that crosses faiths and taps into ancient wisdom traditions. An inspiring story, that is intensely personal, yet belongs to us all. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps78 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps78)
Conversations worth having are filled with many generative questions that engage people's curiosity and interests. Generative questions build on experiences and open up possibilities for further inquiry. Dr Jackie Stavos, creator of SOAR shares her story. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps77 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps77)
New literacies for life - a set of skills, tools and principles that will guide us in the 21st century. Some think that these literacies are most appropriate for leaders of organizations, but they will work in any set of circumstances in our complex world. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps76 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps76)
Our questions determine the results we get. If we ask a "blah' question, you are likely to get a "blah" response - for example, "What's up?" will generate most likely "Not much!" "Nothing." "What's been the best part of your day so far?" is likely to have the respondent unscramble their brain to provide an answer to tell you about the best part of their day. A positive question is more likely to grow positivity in your life. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps75 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps75)
From the moment we lined up to register, there was a visual smorgasbord of diversity. Young and old, black, white and in-between, two legs, one leg, and four legs - dogs, cats, chickens, parrots, hamsters. Once you registered, you were required to stay the duration - there was no reserving a place just in case. Lights were out at 10 and when lockdown happened there was no leaving the block you lived in. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps74 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps74)
An exploratory conversation that goes in many directions and leaves us with the question, what is human energy, or relational energy between people and in all kinds of organizational settings. We bring up a number of topics, such as empathy, intuition, connection, humanness, contradiction, conversation, appreciation, curiosity and more. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps73 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps73)
This podcast is my personal musings after experiencing an Appreciative Inquiry gathering. The topic we inquired into was "appreciative voice." What is it? What does it focus on? What does it offer us in times of confusion and stress and turbulence? There are practices and principles we can learn that will bring out more of our individual and collective appreciative voice. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps72 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps72)
My guest shares personal stories of applying Appreciative Inquiry in a range of organizational contexts and sectors. Seasoned practitioner, coach and mentor, Mo McKenna shares insights, innovations and wisdom. She offers you an experience that is similar to when you've been holding breath for far too long, and then the moment of release happens. It's a beautiful release of tension as when you come up for air. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps71 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps71)
What happens when you walk into the wrong room and find that this "wrong room" becomes, in fact, the best room you could possibly be in because what you learn and who you meet change the trajectory of your life. Say yes to everything! For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps70 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps70)
A deep conversation that explores the relationship between finding inner truth and living authentically. We explore such topics as: How do you find you inner truth and what do you do with it? What does it matter? How does it show up in your life? Can you create the perfect life? For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps69 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps69)
Voices from the Fourth Global Forum where AIM2Flourish and the Fowler Center for Business as an Agent of World Benefit showcase outstanding achievements in addressing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals through partnerships that focus on flourishing enterprises. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps68 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps68)
Guest, Dustin Mathews, CEO, author, marketing, brand response innovator offers insights into how we can improve our presentation skills by adopting a marketing mindset to invite people to take action, thereby helping transform themselves and the lives of others. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps67 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps67)
An optimist not only looks on the bright side of life, an optimist is goal oriented and practical. My guest in on a journey to identify the practical ways we can be more optimistic. He believes that an optimist is different from a dreamer. Dreamers only dream about what they want in life - an optimist gets practical about it. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps66 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps66)
In this episode, you will be opened - both heart and mind. You will also feel the concepts expressed by Deacon Richard Manley-Tannis through his loving choice of words in your body. What unfolds is that it's the intimate conversation you have with another that potentially changes you and the other, thereby strengthening humanity's collective capacity to bring about personal and social change and even transformation. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps65 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps65)
We are on the cusp of personal and collective evolution. The new brain, the neocortex enables us to evolve from our old modus operandi as mere survivors to learn ourselves into new patterns of kind-heartedness and compassion. When we can flourish together, living from our wholeness, we become the new human, and with greater conscious intentionality we collectively co-create the new world. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps64 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps64)
Dr. Judy Krings talks to us about coaching through the lens of neuroscience and how to make it easy. Knowing how our brains process data coming in and data existing already in our minds, hearts and bodies can really help coaches and their clients, and all of us. Knowledge is power, as they say. And having some knowledge about how our brain works, can only help us be more powerful! For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps63 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps63)
Masters Organization Development student, Amanda Lankart interviews Positivity Strategist, Robyn Stratton-Berkessel on the topic of marketing consulting services. It's a personal story of what has worked and what hasn't worked. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit https://positivitystrategist.org/why-relationships-are-key-in-marketing-consulting-services-ps62/ (https://positivitystrategist.org/why-relationships-are-key-in-marketing-consulting-services-ps62/)
Generative journalist and children's book author talks about writing as a calling and the mystery and whimsy that's possible when one intentionally rekindles life's enchantments. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps61 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps61)
Mark Jaffe, author of "Suitcase of Happyness" offers a roadmap to achieve and enjoy your happiest life. He outlines how to learn and practice happiness, to create a life that cultivates happy moments so they compound over time thereby resulting in your leaving a legacy for others. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps60 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps60)
A pioneer of Appreciative inquiry (AI) shares her own experiences and creates a project to conduct a world inquiry on the lasting impacts of AI around the world: what does AI means to others what lasting impacts have been created? For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps59 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps59)
It's truly possible that businesses can be a force for good when they confront the world's greatest challenges, and they can be profitable while creating a flourishing world for all. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps58 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps58)
A movement in Florida, USA is gathering momentum through meaningful conversations that ignite imaginations and self-initiated projects around passions of interest all with the intention to design a more human-centric world. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps57 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps57)
Right from the get-go of this episode, you'll find out why Professor Tom Myers is more than qualified to teach entrepreneurship, international marketing, leadership to students who seek to have impact in the world. He comes not only with abundant, real-life, international business and sporting experiences but also from an inner knowing of the inherent interconnectedness of all matter that makes up the complexities and mysteries of life. His research is on the topic of "seeing the connection" - synchronicity. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps56 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps56)
In this episode, we offer that Appreciative Inquiry is undergoing a sea change - a transformation - of its own, adding many practical and life-changing resources to the existing and traditional resources and body of work of http://positivitystrategist.org/appreciative-inquiry-overview/ ( Appreciative Inquiry) across the globe. We talk about the vast range of individuals, communities and organizations Appreciative Inquiry is transforming and shifting power through participation from kids in schools, surgeons and nurses in hospitals, women returning from combat in the military, curators in museums, students in universities, the homeless, LGTBQ communities, clergy and members of churches and more. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps55 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps55)
A conversation about shifting early childhood leadership in education out of traditional negative, deficit-based frames of reference to develop cultures of hope and possibilities, and facilitating appreciative, strength-based conversations as the catalyst that provokes positive agency. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps54 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps54)
Seasoned Appreciative Inquiry practitioner, Dr. Marge Schiller is at her best sharing stories. You'll hear many great ones from how she first found AI to her latest dreams of changing education - a process of lifelong learning and her passion for intergenerational connections. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps53 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps53)
Once you appreciate that you are creator of your own destiny, changes start to happen. Founder of United Intentions shares how how you can ignite your passions and create your future through the power of intentions. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps52 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps52)
Learn from a mental health counselor who decided he wanted to practice differently by growing his professional offering to become a viable consulting practice and now teach others how they can do the same. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps51 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps51)
We explore the topic of Love - in a very personal sense - and also what love has got to do with leadership. Dr. Lance Secretan's latest book - 16th book - is not a leadership book per se. It's a love story. In fact, the title of the book is: "A love Story - an intensely personal memoir." Yet, when you explore the concepts about love in this book, you realize love impacts every part of us at home and at work. With love in our lives, we inspire. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps50 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps50)
Guest, Achim Nowak, talks about his beautiful, latest book, "The Moment - a Practical Guide to Creating a Mindful Life in a Distracted World." Listen to his four simple keys which are easy and fun to practice and will awaken your senses, provide meaning, energize and add flow to your life.For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps49 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps49)
Guest, Nick Hernandez organizes events inspired by wellbeing scholarship to spark generative change for organizations and communities. Nick also facilitates strategic planning with an Appreciative Inquiry and Asset Based Community Development model. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps48 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps48)
An inspiring conversation that illustrates how issues in our communities can be resolved when you bring different ages together to talk to each other. It opens up dialogue that facilitates deep listening and understanding. In conversation together the connections take on new meanings, imaginations are ignited, and creativity is sparked. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps47 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps47)
You'll enjoy a number of threads in this conversation about how we can co-create human wholeness. Author and co-creator, Cees Hoogendijk wrote a book on Appreciative Inquiry that seeks to have people live into this mission as they read it. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps46 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps46)
Kenneth Gergen Pd.D., President of Board of The Taos Institute talks about Social Construction, and the value and benefits of seeing the world through multiple perspectives. He offers that it's the relational process that enables meaningful collaborations. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps45 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps45)
Many of us come to an awareness that we want to have a positive impact in all that we do. I share the "why", the "what" and the "how" of bringing it together to make it happen. My purpose - my "why" - is to help you become an agent for positive change, so you can have the positive impact in the world you know you're capable of. When you find you own "why" - your own calling and path - you're hugely invigorated and energized to go out to do your best work. You're able to focus your sense of purpose and your contributions both of which add deeper meaning to all you do.For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps44 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps44)
Sir John Hargrave's new book "Mind Hacking," is about how to reprogram your mind and change your life. It's full of exciting, thought-provoking and highly entertaining ideas. This self-proclaimed geek, who weaned himself off alcohol and other dangerous, life-threatening antics that offended presidential security agents, decided to hack his own mind to bring about positive changes in his life. He is now committed to sharing his mind hacks with others. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps43 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps43)
Positivity Strategist guest, Suzanne Quinney, and her company Appreciating People are doing some very significant and ground-breaking work in the field of social innovations with health organizations, public housing, churches, and community organizations in the UK. Her company is also very creative in designing and producing AI training and support materials. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps42 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps42)
Mastering your own personal transformation enables you to seize opportunity and thrive in this era of endless innovation. Entrepreneur, Jay Samit, with his experience of 35 years advocates that knowing yourself and overthrowing assumptions is the place to start. His book, Disrupt You! will help entrepreneurs succeed in achieving their goals. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps41 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps41)
This episode is Part II of a two Part show. Kathy Becker interviews Robyn Stratton-Berkessel. Both are Appreciative Inquiry Practitioners and professional colleagues. In the previous episode, Part I, Robyn interviews Kathy demonstrating the Appreciative Inquiry Discovery Interview. In this episode the roles are reversed and Kathy interviews Robyn. We demonstrate how Appreciative Inquiry Questions work. Appreciative Inquiry is a positive approach to change. This methodology which has been used globally for almost 30 years seeks to inspire, mobilize, and sustain, employee engagement and collaborations. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps40 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps40)
This episode is Part I of a two Part show. Robyn Stratton-Berkessel interviews Kathy Becker. Both are Appreciative Inquiry Practitioners and professional colleagues. In Part I, Robyn interviews Kathy demonstrating the Appreciative Inquiry Discovery Interview. In Part II, roles are reversed and Kathy interviews Robyn. We talk about our high peak experiences using the Appreciative Inquiry approach which has been used globally for almost 30 years. Appreciative Inquiry has been called a positive revolution in change. It seeks to inspire, mobilize, and sustain, employee engagement and collaborations. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps39 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps39)
In this episode, Natalie Shell shares her experiences and insights about writing and publishing her book, The Wedding Virus and Other Snippets, the benefits of "chick lit", the power of design, and decluttering your life. Positivity Strategist host Robyn Stratton-Berkessel and guest Natalie also discuss the value of stories and the role positivity plays in decluttering. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps38 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps38)
In this episode, Taffy Williams shares his experience, learnings and insights about what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur today. Mindset is a big part of it. Having flexible, positive mindsets are key to playing well in this space. Organizational cultures that value optimism, opportunities, possibility, resilience, joy, excitement, interest, imagination and creativity enable entrepreneurial characteristics to flourish. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps37 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps37)
Dr. Mark Goulston, author of many books shares heartfelt stories of what deep listening can do to change you, others and the world. The conversation is personal and moving, with excellent strategies for feeling heard and bringing care and kindness into all situations. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps36 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps36)
When it comes to growing yourself and your business, to hold the belief that you have to do it all is truly not helpful. It's smart to identify the kinds of support you require to move your business forward. Being in a state of overwhelm is a situation too often faced by women and can hold you back. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps35 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps35)
There are leaders lurking in every organization. Suzanne Daigle continues to be inspired by the stories of ordinary people achieving extraordinary things. She shares stories where she's witnessed determination, leadership and passion in action. Reinventing organizations through self-management are the next strategic frontier for sustainable success in business. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps34 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps34)
A warm conversation with entrepreneur Andy Hayes, owner of Plumdeluxe about savoring every moment of life while we can - like sipping tea. We talk and laugh and contrast life in the cubicle the world over, and insights about life in the open where we can be productive and playful and industrious. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps33 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps33)
Host, Robyn Stratton-Berkessel with co-host Jennifer Hom, interviews a number of speakers for the TEDx Navesink event in Monmouth County, NJ. The theme of this event is "Accelerators". Some of the talk titles include: "Growing up in a Pornified Culture"; "Break Ups Don't Have to Leave you Broken"; "Sanctioned Addiction"; "What is Rape's Brand"; "The Power of Impatience", "Race: Climate Change vs. Smart Money"; "Radio for an Empowered Generation"; "Shattering Records and Glass Ceilings". Listeners will get a sense of the scope and quality of these talks. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps32 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps32)
Workplace culture determines how well people support and serve each other, internal to the organization and external. Buffer, the software company that helps us share and schedule our posts, images and tweets across the various networks has a culture that truly walks the talk of positivity, transparency and self-improvement. Carolyn Kopprasch of the Happiness Team at Buffer shares her experience of working at Buffer and what she loves about it. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps31 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps31)
Positivity Strategist Podcast guest Stephan Thieringer is truly a global citizen. From his own experience as an executive and entrepreneur in hospitality, venture capital, tech startups, mergers, and acquisitions, he now focuses on executive development, leading in the field of radical self-awareness and values development. His business tag line is"Because Building a better You is Good for Business." For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps30 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps30)
How applied improv and humor is a proven benefit in organizations to help grow leadership and teamwork. Keynote speaker and humorist Izzy Gesell, a self-proclaimed organizational alchemist reveals some of his best stories, his tips, and techniques. After working with Izzy, people experience more confidence, spontaneity, and effectiveness. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps29 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps29)
It is often a past loss that propels women to become innovative trailblazers, mentors, and leaders. If they are able to find solutions to deal with their losses then they can problem solve anything. To build a business, leaders have to build their resilience. Guest, Barbara Rubel shares her FABULOUS Principle is an acronym for eight core competencies that influence women entrepreneurs to grow from their experience of loss into resilient leadership. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps28 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps28)
Achim Nowak talks with ease and elegance about human interaction and how energy is infectious. His 2013 book, "Infectious: How to Connect Deeply and Unleash the Energetic Leader Within" is all about that. His new book, "The Moment: 4 Keys to a Momentous Life" goes even deeper to help us appreciate that the choices we make moment to moment can lead us to make a huge difference in the world. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps27 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps27)
Positive Psychology Program is an awesome website created by Seph Fontane Pennock. It is a fantastic resource for those interesting in learning about positive psychology - what's out there, who's doing it, how to learn about it and so on. In this episode, Positivity Strategist host, Robyn Stratton-Berkessel talks to Seph about his intention, his experiences and his aspirations in the field of positive psychology in general, and Positive Psychology Program specifically. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps26 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps26)
Heart-centered leadership has come mainstream - it's not just a trend but a necessity for organizations to flourish in our fast-paced complex world. Two authors Susan Steinbrecher and Robyn Stratton-Berkessel talk about what happens when we embrace heart-centered leadership. People respond better in all kinds of ways and organizations benefit through better performance, improved engagement and accelerated leadership development. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps25 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps25)
Finding inspiration by removing blocks that get in the way of your life's purpose is the message of Jade Inspiration, host of "Right on Baby - the Inner Growth Show." In her conversation with Robyn Stratton-Berkessel, she shares her personal story of overcoming trauma to finding inspiration and her pathway life's purpose. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps24 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps24)
Filmmaker Michele Mitchell provides an amazing backdrop for her latest film, "The Uncondemned," which documents the first time that lawyers and activists prosecuted rape as a crime against humanity. How and why this topic was on Michele's radar is fascinating. Her own vulnerability and excitement in researching and telling these stories are to empower not only the victims of rape to speak up, but also empowers all of us to open up more conversations in broader contexts so we can bring the uncondemned to justice. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps23 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps23)
Reflections on the high points of making a podcast in her professional area of expertise, Positivity Strategist host, Robyn Stratton-Berkessel shares that she loves laughing with her guests and co-creating new connections and insights. She also talks about what excites her about positivity and the tools to bring more of it into our world. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps22 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps22)
Optimizing human experience to create improved performance, meaningful relationships and a better world is the goal of many personal and organizational change methodologies. NLP and Appreciative Inquiry are two such methods that address negativity and dysfunction. Guest Andy Smith explores these subjects in this episode with host Robyn Stratton-Berkessel. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps21 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps21)
Susan Mazza, creator of the highly acclaimed blog, "Random Acts of Leadership" shares insights and stories on the topic of leadership with Positivity Strategist host, Robyn Stratton-Berkessel. This episode is a personal conversation between two friends as they share experiences and exchange ideas about leadership. It's an example of a truly generative conversation. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps20 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps20)
My guest on Positivity Strategist is Dr. Judy Krings, a personal and professional positive psychology life coach, clinical psychologist and positivity coach trainer. We talk about revving up resilience in relationships, which is the focus of her latest book, Rev Up Your Relationship Resilience: 7 Positive Psychology Tips to Make Love Last. It's a gorgeous book in all ways: beautiful to look out with heartfelt language and valuable messages. It contains 140 positive tips and strategies and 70 personal beautiful photographs. This Book, like Judy, exudes warmth, love, experiences, and expertise. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps19 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps19)
Business owner, author, speaker, international consultant on innovation, leadership and sustainable development, Nadya Zhexembayeva talks about her experiences working in the field of innovative, intelligent resource development. Nadya has written about her findings in her latest book, Overfished Ocean Strategy: Powering up Innovation for a Resource-Deprived World. An appreciative inquiry practitioner, she collaborates with business leaders to help them redesign their businesses to thrive in a world that values all resources. Nadya shares five principles that will delight you and challenge your thinking. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps18 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps18)
How to have less stress in our lives, especially in business is the topic of this episode where Positivity Strategist host, Robyn Stratton-Berkessel talks with Jamie Sussel Turner. Jamie has authored a book on the subject: Less Stress Business, A guide for Hiring, Coaching and Leading Great Employees. We talk about being the leader we want to be, taking positive actions and dealing with resistance. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps17 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps17)
Host, Robyn Stratton-Berkessel, Positivity Strategist and Jackie Kelm, The Joy Engineer of Appreciative Living engage in conversation and share stories about their passion for Appreciative Inquiry, the strength-based, positive change methodology. Jackie shares her 3-step Appreciative Living process to bring greater joy into your life whatever the situation, and move beyond any cultural negativity bias. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps16 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps16)
Our guest, Dr. Jean-Louis Lamboray, is Co-founder of Constellation, a non-profit global community development organization. Jean Louis' passion is to stimulate local responses where people realize their strengths, their collective capacities and begin to take action toward their dreams. It's a strength-based, positive approach with the emphasis on experience, practice, and people doing it for themselves. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps15 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps15)
Conscious Capitalism, Law of Attraction, writer, speaker, editor-in-chief of magazines and personal development coach Sue Elliot provides a plethora of ideas, tips and strategies to bring more love and joy into all areas of your life. You'll be energized and uplifted by her insights and stories. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps14 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps14)
Women, entrepreneurs, passion, courage, mentors are topics covered in this episode with Penina Rybak, speaker, and author of "The NICE Reboot." This digital age is such a gift to women who live true to feminine values of transparency, collaboration, and care. Access to thought leaders who can be virtual mentors and whose experiences and expertise is readily available online opens up unprecedented opportunities. Penina outlines how, despite personal health issues and the tragic loss of her own mentor and best friend, rebooted her life to be the bootstrapped entrepreneur she is today. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps13 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps13)
Guest Alan Kay, Solution Focused Facilitator, exchanges views and stories about change methodologies which are similar, yet distinct. Approaches that hold the premise that in any system, human or otherwise, there are many things that work well already, and that's the best way to start any change initiative. It's much more energizing and lasting to have the members of an organization identify their own capacities and come up with their own solutions than have an outside consultant do it for them. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps12 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps12)
Through the lenses of positivity and our own greatness zone, we talk about the importance of living a purposeful life and how to create that for ourselves. It starts with developing a sense of self-awareness and how we go about our daily lives. Taking time to notice the world around us and how we fit it can start by becoming aware of our strengths, and what gives us joy which leads to discovering the best of who we can be for ourselves and for the world.For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps11 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps11)
Ted Coiné, author of A World Gone Social chats about thriving in the social age and focuses on the values of the new social revolution: engagement, collaboration and transparency. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps10 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps10)
A conversation around shifting traditional "workplaces" into "places of work" where, through playful reinvention, leaders connect to their true spirit, and are energized to empower others to have their voice, to be spirited, playful and thrive. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps9 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps9)
Positive Life Coach, Melissa Schnapp gives us practical steps to build our positivity muscles. She consciously went out looking for a a way to build positivity in her own life, and more than that, she wanted to learn how to apply and teach it. She's a graduate of the Master of Applied Positive Psychology at University of Pennsylvania. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps8 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps8)
In this special conversation with Linda Quarles we span the globe and a spectrum of applying Appreciative Inquiry from Global Corporations, to a school in China, to around the dining table at home in the US and visiting the exquisite Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps7 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps7)
In this episode, my special guest is my most wonderful friend and colleague, Cathy Joseph. Cathy has much to share about her life with appreciative inquiry. She has recently returned from an amazing project in Islamabad, Pakistan. Cathy shares the joy of her project in Pakistan and taunts us with the beginnings of undertold stories. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps6 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps6)
In this episode, my brilliant guest is Dr. Lindsey Godwin. Lindsey is a scholar and a truly global Practitioner. We talk about innovative, strength-based business education for students and business people that Dr. Godwin continues to initiate, as well as her multiple successful partnerships in linking business and education across the world. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps5 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps5)
In this episode, my special guest is Ed Jacobson, PdD, MBA. What's special about Ed is his one of a kind Appreciative Financial Planning program. He has carved a niche among Financial Advisory Companies to train and coach them to connect more deeply with their customers and strengthen sustainable relationships and partnerships. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps4 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps4)
In this episode, you'll learn about a foundational principle of positivity: when you feel good, you do good. You'll hear two stories that illustrate this core principle: a business story and a personal story. You'll take aways 3 practices to build up your own reserves of positivity. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps3 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps3)
In this episode, you'll hear about the power of the question, particularly how positive questions make a positive difference. The way we ask questions determines what comes next. Questions create movement and change. Knowing how to ask positive questions is yet another positivity strategy for you to add to your personal positivity portfolio. For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps2 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps2)
You've most likely heard the expression: "Be careful what you ask for!" In this episode, you'll become aware that what you put your attention to WILL command your energy - your emotional energy, your thinking energy and your physical energy. You may not always be conscious of it. Our positivity strategy in this episode is: What you focus on grows! For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit http://positivitystrategist.org/ps1 (http://positivitystrategist.org/ps1)