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In this episode of the Neurodiversity podcast, host Theo Smith welcomes Kezia Luckett, a positive psychologist and emotional intelligence expert. Kezia shares her background and experiences before diving into the concept of positive psychology and its impact on navigating adversity and rewriting our stories. She highlights the importance of understanding emotions as a guidance system and emphasizes the need for leaders to have a safe space for support and offloading.

• [2:26] Kezia introduces herself as a positive psychologist and emotional intelligence expert.
• [3:19] Kezia discusses her varied background and how she discovered positive psychology after burning out from helping others.
• [5:44] The concept of positive psychology is explained as the scientific study of what makes people, organizations, and communities flourish and thrive.
• [7:10] Kezia focuses on navigating adversity and rewriting stories that hold us back, based on her work with entrepreneurs and business owners.
• [11:40] The role of memories in shaping our beliefs and how positive psychology can help reframe them is explored.
• [15:00] Kezia explains the concept of “fantasia” in relation to visualization and trauma experiences.
• [19:36] The connection between neurodiversity, memories, emotions, and processing information is discussed, highlighting the importance of addressing past experiences for personal growth.
• [26:07] The impact of COVID-19 on mental health, remote work, isolation, hybrid working models, and HR’s role in supporting employees’ well-being are explored.
• [29:43] Kezia advocates for reframing mental health discussions from a negative perspective to focusing on well-being using positive psychology principles.
• [28:21] The need for Chief Happiness Officers or roles focused on employee well-being within organizations is emphasized.

Overall, this episode delves into the power of positive psychology and its application in navigating adversity, rewriting stories, and supporting mental well-being in individuals and organizations. Kezia Luckett’s insights shed light on the importance of understanding emotions as a guidance system and creating safe spaces for leaders to seek support.

You can find out more about Kezia here:

https://positiveleadership.global/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kezialuckett/

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