Positive Psychology : Empowering people professionals by Dr Mary Collins

Overview:

Positive psychology focuses on identifying and enhancing individual strengths, fostering well-being, and promoting a growth mindset. In the workplace, this approach helps employees feel more engaged, motivated, and fulfilled, leading to higher productivity and job satisfaction.

Event aims and outcomes

We’ll explore how cultivating an optimistic mindset and leveraging signature strengths can build a positive, resilient workplace culture.

This event is suitable for anyone responsible for people management, such as HR professionals, coaches, managers and business leaders.

We will focus on simple, practical ways to use Positive Psychology in everyday leadership, helping with employee development, engagement, well-being, and building a strong team culture.

Optional activity

To get the most out of the workshop, attendees are encouraged to complete the VIA Strengths Profile (details below) and bring their results.

About the VIA Strengths Profile:

The VIA Survey is a scientifically validated questionnaire that provides a comprehensive representation of your core character strengths. Developed by renowned psychologists Dr. Martin Seligman and Dr. Christopher Peterson, this profile is rooted in positive psychology research and has been embraced worldwide for its ability to foster self-awareness, personal growth, and well-being. Completing the VIA Survey offers you insightful feedback about your top strengths and how you can utilise them to achieve your fullest potential.

How to Complete Your Profile:

1. Visit www.viacharacter.org to access the survey.

2. Create an account using a valid email address.

3. Dedicate approximately 15-20 minutes of uninterrupted time to complete the survey thoughtfully, going with your ‘gut feeling’ rather than overthinking the answers.

4. Upon completion, you will receive a report of your top character strengths.

Please note, there is no need to purchase the additional report, just bring along the summary report of your strengths to the session.

What to Expect

Interactive and Engaging Format: The event is designed to be highly interactive, with a focus on practical solutions and real-life applications.

Expert Insights: Dr. Mary Collins will lead several exercises on positive psychology, providing valuable strategies for maintaining a positive mindset.

Collaborative Environment: Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in table discussions and group exercises, fostering a collaborative and supportive atmosphere.

Networking Opportunities: The event will provide ample opportunities for networking with fellow HR and L&D professionals, allowing for the exchange of ideas and best practices.

This will be an engaging and uplifting event within our Autumn series, providing valuable insights and strategies to help you both apply Positive Psychology to your context and thrive as well-being leaders and role models in your organisation.

About the speaker:

, Chartered Psychologist, Author, Senior Coach Practitioner, and Accredited Coach Supervisor

Dr Mary Collins is a Chartered Psychologist (BPS), Author, Senior Coach Practitioner (EMCC) and Accredited Coach Supervisor (ICCS) with 20 years' experience in the field of Leadership Development & Talent Management. Graduate member of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) and Co-Chair of the Coaching Psychology Special Interest Group of PSI. Faculty member with the Royal College Centre for Positive Health Sciences. Thesis supervisor for Irish and Middle Eastern students at doctoral and master's level.

About the venue

People visiting Origin by car usually park at the 2 multistorey car parks that are close by both within a 5 minute easy walk from Origin. West End and Trenchard Street. They are both pay on exit.

We are on all the major bus routes and about a 30 minute walk or 10 min taxi ride from the train station. If you take a look at the bottom of this page - Contact Us | Origin Workspace Bristol there are further details on how to reach us.

Please note:

1. Reminder emails will be sent to you the day before, with a further reminder on the day of the event.
2. Photography and video production may be taking place at the event, and these images may be used in the CIPD newsletters.
3. By attending the event, you are giving your consent for your image to be used on any CIPD promotional materials.
4. As we are supplying refreshments, if you can no longer attend, please cancel your place either on Eventbrite, responding to this email.
5. This event may include an external speaker who has prepared their own presentation. Any views or opinions expressed by the speaker are their own and do not reflect those of the CIPD.
6. Please note that refunds for CIPD non-member tickets will only be available until seven days prior to the event, any cancelled tickets after this will not receive a refund.
7. If you require any reasonable adjustments to enhance your experience, please get in contact with us by responding to this email and we will do our best to accommodate.

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