Positive deviants are people who diverge from the norm in constructive ways. They make the world a better place. If you’re a positive deviant, this blog is for you.

The neuroscience behind trust and rapport.

Mirroring other peoples’ behaviour and mannerisms is a commonly used method for building rapport. Does …

How exceptional retail workers build rapport

Rapport-building is a fundamental skills for creating positive workplace relationships. Whether you want to build …

Fun fact 4: MRI captures bond between mother and child

Studies show that people feel safer when they are with people they know. And this …

Is your women in leadership course hitting the mark?

Does that women in leadership workshop really address the needs of female leaders? Or is it simply a standard leadership course with a …

Brain smart rapport-building

What’s the simplest thing you can do to improve your relationships? Positive psychology trainers say that …

Help your team flourish

Martin Seligman’s PERMA system is an evidence-based model for helping people thrive. It provides a …

Proof that visualisation does reap results

Here’s some interesting evidence that visualisation techniques can create concrete results. It comes from a …

Flourish. Martin Seligman

Clients often ask me to recommend a great book on positive psychology. Flourish is the text I …

Can a team’s mental toughness be increased using positive psychology? This case study suggests it can.

Mental toughness is closely linked to resilience at work. So leaders and human resource practitioners …

What’s the connection between personal wellbeing and business success? Read this study to find out.

Thriving in organisations requires vitality and learning. Without these characteristics, organisations experience stagnation. Research suggests …

Why values incongruence is a critical HR issue

Values incongruence happens when a person or group’s values are at odds with what they are …

Fun fact 3: What is PERMA?

Every individual strives for positive wellbeing. Workplaces aim for a thriving and happy work culture …