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Professor P with Dr.PeykarEpisode 28: Leading the Way: Harnessing Positive Leadership for Transformative Change (Podcast with Leadership Expert and TEDx Speaker,Robyn Stratton-Berkessel) [LEADERSHIP SERIES]What is the role of leadership in creating a positive change within organizations and individuals ?
“If you have a leaderful organization and encourage people to develop their sense of purpose, then you have created a positive culture”Robyn Stratton-Berkessel
In this episode, we explore the transformative potential of positive leadership with expert Robyn Stratton-Berkessel. Robyn brings a wealth of knowledge on appreciative inquiry and how it can be applied to foster positive organizational change. Together, we unpack the key principles of positive leadership, focusing on how a strengths-based, optimistic approach can inspire teams, uplift organizational cult...
2024-09-2651 min
My Fourth Act PodcastE116 | Robyn Stratton-Berkessel | How I Am Unshackling MyselfRobyn Stratton-Berkessel is a luminary in an organizational change approach called Appreciative Inquiry. She wrote one of the definitive books about Appreciative Inquiry, Appreciative Inquiry for Collaborative Solutions (Wiley and Sons). Robyn serves as adjunct faculty for the esteemed David Cooperrider Center for Appreciative Inquiry, housed at Champlain College. She delivered a powerful TEDx talk about "Playful Inquiry" and was the host of a brilliantly thoughtful podcast, Positivity Strategist.As Robyn enters her 70s, she has embarked on a journey of self-inquiry and new discoveries. Instead of giving voice to others, Robyn is giving voice to herself. Sh...
2024-02-0835 min
2021-09-0702 min
Oui etCurious About Appreciative Inquiry? with Robyn Stratton-BerkesselFind Robyn Stratton-Berkessel:On LinkedInOn InstagramSite Positivity Strategistebook : https://positivitystrategist.com/appreciative-inquiry-ebook/TrainingPodcast : https://positivitystrategist.com/podcast/Book: Appreciative Inquiry for Collaborative Solutions: 21 Strength-based Workshops TEDx Talk Playful inquiry.MORE ABOUT ROBYN: Robyn Stratton-Berkessel is a long-time practitioner of appreciative inquiry, author, speaker of a TED conference, "Playful inquiry", teacher of Appreciative Inquiry at Champlain College and host of the podcast Positivity Strategist where you will discover the philosophy and methodology of Ai and so much...
2021-07-1249 min
Positivity StrategistWhat Can Social Constructionist Practice Offer in Times of Uncertainty?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
2020-09-2956 min
Positivity StrategistHow Narrative Mediation Promotes Respectful RelationshipsHelping 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
2020-09-0836 min
Positivity StrategistCommunity Building Practices that Attend to DifferenceHow 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/
2020-08-2546 min
Positivity StrategistWhat is Transmaterial Worlding and Why do We Need to Pay Attention?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...
2020-08-1155 min
Positivity StrategistSocial Therapeutics as Play, Performance and BecomingDr. 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
2020-06-3039 min
Positivity StrategistSave The Date: Launching A Season Worth Waiting ForSave 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
2020-04-2204 min
Positivity StrategistCelebrating Entangled Relationships Through Appreciative EmbodyingThe 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
2019-11-2632 min
Positivity StrategistHow Being Still Super Charges Your Aliveness with Gail CondrickBeing 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
2019-11-0743 min
Positivity StrategistCultivating Embodiment Practices For an Appreciative Learning OrganizationIf 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
2019-10-2439 min
Positivity StrategistNeuroscience and Design Are Keys to Conscious Embodiment with Dr. Kyra BobinetNeuroscience 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
2019-10-1743 min
Positivity StrategistHow to Cultivate Embodied Consciousness with Dr. Lynda KlauInsights 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
2019-10-1039 min
Positivity StrategistHow Do You Do Appreciative Embodying?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
2019-09-2523 min
Positivity StrategistReflecting On The Topic Of Appreciative Leading - PS116Reflecting 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 http://positivitystrategist.org/ps116
2019-04-2513 min
Positivity StrategistEntrepreneur As A Force For Positive Impact - PS114A 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
2019-04-1135 min
Positivity StrategistCollaboration In Healthcare Using Appreciative Inquiry - PS113Applying 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
2019-04-0432 min
Positivity StrategistSeven Strategies For Appreciative Leading In Challenging TimesWhen 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
2019-03-2831 min
Positivity StrategistSearching For The Soul Of Appreciative Leading With Joep De Jong - PS111Searching 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
2019-03-2135 min
Positivity StrategistJ. Kim Wright, Law, Peacemakers, Appreciative Leading - PS110J. 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
2019-03-1434 min
Positivity StrategistStrategic Planning Is More Exciting As A Community Conversation - PS109Creating 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
2019-03-0727 min
Positivity StrategistHow To Bring The New To LIfe - Generative Journalism - PS107On 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
2019-02-2132 min
Positivity StrategistInspirational Stories About Appreciative Leading: What Are They? - PS106Leading 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
2019-02-1419 min
Positivity StrategistChange Is Good - Closing Out Season 2 - PS105It'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
2018-11-0610 min
Positivity StrategistChanging Beliefs About Human Capacity - PS104To 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
2018-10-2353 min
Positivity StrategistFinding The Future: Using Our Voice To Shape The Future - PS103Anticipating 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
2018-10-0938 min
Making Positive Psychology WorkAre You Asking the Right Questions? with Robyn Stratton-BerkesselToday we’re talking to Robyn Stratton-Berkessel, who’s an adjunct professor in the School of Management at Champlain College, where she teaches online in the positive organizational development MBA programme. She’s the author of Appreciative Inquiry for Collaborative Solutions, hosts the popular Positivity Strategist Podcast, and is an advisor on various appreciative inquiry initiatives, for organizations all over the world. In this episode, we explore how positivity is improved in workplaces when people are given a voice using participative approaches like Appreciative Inquiry and how leaders can learn to feel confident about these generative approaches. ...
2018-09-2928 min
Positivity StrategistConnecting The Collective: Dynamics, Dialogue, Decisions - PS102Connecting 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 http://positivitystrategist.org/ps102
2018-09-2539 min
Positivity StrategistWelcoming Wholeness: Embracing The Fulness - The Magic Of Multiplicity - PS101We 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
2018-09-1141 min
Positivity StrategistPowering The Positive: Fusing Strengths For Flow, Energy And Connection - PS100Paying 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
2018-08-2845 min
Positivity StrategistA Big Announcement - Positivity Strategist Changing With The Times - PS94This 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
2018-06-0509 min
Positivity StrategistHow To Start And Sustain Conversations Worth Having - P93In 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...
2018-05-2237 min
Positivity StrategistBuilding Leadership Resilience With Appreciative Inquiry: PS092An 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
2018-05-0743 min
Positivity StrategistWhat More Would You Like To Know About Learning Leaders - PS91Imagine 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
2018-04-2428 min
Positivity StrategistStrategies To Increase Visibility On The Web Focusing On Cornerstone Content - PS90My 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
2018-04-1434 min
Positivity StrategistHow To Reach Your Target Audience With Your Higher Purpose - PS89This 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
2018-03-2940 min
Positivity StrategistPositive Questions Work To Help With Trust Issues, And Enhance Learning - PS 88Change 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
2018-03-1421 min
Positivity StrategistA Simple Framework To Deal With Change, Yours Or Other People's - PS87Some 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
2018-02-2724 min
Positivity StrategistFeelings Of Hope Keep Us Going In The Most Challenging Times - PS84One 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
2018-01-1618 min
Positivity StrategistHow To Seek Out Inspiring Moments To Boost Positivity - PS 83Finding 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
2018-01-0913 min
Positivity StrategistActs Of Kindness Are Micro Moments Of Connection - PS82This 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
2018-01-0210 min
Positivity StrategistStrengthening Gratitude Brings An Abundance Of Benefits - PS81This 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 http://positivitystrategist.org/ps81
2017-12-2613 min
Positivity StrategistA Genuine Smile Will Help Strengthen Positivity In Your Life - PS80This 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
2017-12-1914 min
Positivity StrategistMindfulness Coach Explains It's Not Just About Following Your Breath - PS79You'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
2017-12-0546 min
Positivity StrategistThe Yoga Of True Wealth Is No Big Kept Secret - PS 78Successful 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
2017-11-2146 min
Positivity StrategistWhat Are The New Literacies For Living Well In The 21st Century? - S76New 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
2017-10-2454 min
Positivity StrategistPositive Questions Will Grow Positivity In Your Life - PS75Our 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
2017-10-1020 min
Positivity StrategistWhat Hurricane Irma Did For Me - PS74From 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
2017-09-2816 min
Positivity StrategistHow To Tap Into Human Energy In Relational Spaces - PS73An 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
2017-09-0634 min
Positivity StrategistPersonal Reflections On Appreciative Voice - PS72 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
2017-08-2133 min
Positivity StrategistCome Up For AIR And Experience Your Energy Soar - PS71My 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
2017-08-0847 min
Positivity StrategistSay Yes To Everything Results In Fun And Meaning - PS70What 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
2017-07-2635 min
Positivity StrategistBeing Courageous To Listen To Your Inner Truth - PS 69A 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
2017-07-1141 min
Positivity StrategistBusiness Leaders, Professors And Students Expose Flourishing Enterprises - PS68Voices 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
2017-06-2832 min
Positivity StrategistWhen Is The Best Time To Improve Presentation Skills? - PS67Guest, 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
2017-06-1343 min
Positivity StrategistBeing An Optimist Is A Practical Pursuit - PS66An 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
2017-05-3034 min
Positivity StrategistHow An Intimate Conversation Can Strengthen The Collective - PS65In 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
2017-05-1646 min
Positivity StrategistThe New Human And The New World - What Does That Mean To You? - PS64We 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
2017-05-0253 min
Positivity StrategistHow To Whip Up Wellbeing With Five Brain-based Strategies - PS63Dr. 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
2017-04-1946 minPositivity StrategistWhy Relationships Are Key In Marketing Consulting Services - PS62Masters 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/
2017-01-1033 min
Positivity StrategistHow To Learn And Practice Happiness, With Mark Jaffe - PS60Mark 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
2016-11-2957 min
Positivity StrategistA World Inquiry: The Impacts Of Appreciative Inquiry Across The World, With Ada Jo Mann - PS59A 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
2016-11-1550 min
Positivity StrategistStudents And Business Leaders Hook Up To Be A Force For Good, With Roberta Baskin - PS58It'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
2016-11-0142 min
Positivity StrategistMeaningful Conversations Can Transform You And Your World - PS57A 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
2016-10-1852 min
Positivity StrategistSynchronicity: An Exciting Emergent Principle In Appreciative Inquiry With Tom Myers, Champlain College - PS56Right 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
2016-10-0448 min
Positivity StrategistHow Playful Collegial Collaboration Works From Kids To Executives, With Marge Schiller- PS53Seasoned 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
2016-06-0747 min
Positivity StrategistPositive Intention Shapes Reality, With Tim Ray And Jennifer Kramer Of United Intentions - PS052Once 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
2016-05-1051 min
Positivity StrategistHow To Level Up Your Consulting Practice With Joe Sanok - PS51Learn 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
2016-04-2734 min
Positivity StrategistWhat You Need To Know About Love And Leadership, With Lance Secretan - PS50We 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...
2016-03-2234 min
Positivity StrategistFour Keys To Live Every Moment More Richly, With Achim Nowak - PS49Guest, 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
2016-02-1747 min
Positivity StrategistWellbeing Strategies In Community Development, With NIck Hernandez- PS48Guest, 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
2016-02-0350 min
Positivity StrategistHow Intergenerational Dialogue Can Spark Imaginations And Generate Creativity With Kristin Bodiford - PS47An 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
2015-11-0444 min
TalentTalk PodcastRobyn Stratton-Berkessel and Arek SokolTalentTalk provides an opportunity for talented individuals like CEO's, HR Executives and business leaders to talk about talent management, leadership development, company culture and employee engagement. Robyn Stratton-Berkessel, Positivity Strategist and Author, and Arek Sokol, Founder and CEO of Peercisely join Chris Dyer to talk about their takes on leadership development, the power of positive leadership and getting the most out of your talent.This show is brought to you by Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).
2015-10-2450 min
Positivity StrategistHow To Connect, Share And Co-create For Human Wholeness, With Cees Hoogendijk - PS46You'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
2015-10-2059 min
Positivity StrategistBeing Open To Multiple Perspectives Enriches Relationships, With Ken Gergen - PS45Kenneth 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
2015-10-0656 min
Positivity StrategistBe An Agent For Positive Change, With Robyn Stratton-Berkessel- PS44Many 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...
2015-09-2222 min
Positivity StrategistMind Hacking - A Self-Help Book For Geeks, With Sir John Hargrave - PS43Sir 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
2015-09-0149 min
Positivity StrategistAppreciating Social Innovations By Appreciating People With Suzanne Quinney - PS42Positivity 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
2015-08-1950 min
Positivity StrategistDisrupt You! The Keys To Master Personal Transformation, With Jay Samit - PS41 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
2015-08-0446 min
Positivity StrategistHow Appreciative Inquiry Questions Work, With Robyn Stratton-Berkessel - PS40This 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
2015-07-2144 min
Positivity StrategistInterview With Kathy Becker Of The Center For Appreciative Inquiry - PS039 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
2015-07-0853 min
Positivity StrategistDecluttering Your Life With Good Design And Positivity, With Natalie Shell - PS038In 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
2015-06-2346 min
Positivity StrategistThink Agile To Create An Agile Culture, With Taffy Williams - PS037In 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
2015-06-0946 min
Positivity StrategistJust Listen: The Secret To Getting Through To Anyone, With Mark Goulston - PS036Dr. 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
2015-05-2657 min
Positivity StrategistWomen Network - Strategies And Tips With Gloria Cirulli - PS035When 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
2015-05-1246 min
Positivity StrategistReinventing Organizations, Open Space And Self-Management, With Suzanne Daigle - PS034There 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
2015-04-2854 min
Positivity StrategistFavorite Tea Moments, With Andy Hayes - PS033A 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
2015-04-1450 min
Positivity StrategistTEDx Navesink Accelerators, Interviews With Speakers - PS032Host, 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...
2015-04-0243 min
Positivity StrategistPositive Workplace Culture At Buffer, With Carolyn Kopprasch - PS031 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
2015-03-2445 min
Positivity StrategistSelf Awareness And Values Development, With Stephan Thieringer - PS030Positivity 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
2015-03-1744 min
Positivity StrategistPositive Psychology Program- Resources And Tools, With Seph Fontane Pennock 026Positive 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
2015-02-1744 min
Positivity StrategistHeart-Centered Leadership, With Susan Steinbrecher - PS025Heart-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
2015-02-1050 min
Positivity StrategistFinding Inspiration, With Jade Inspiration - PS024Finding 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
2015-02-0332 min
Positivity StrategistMaking A Podcast: My Reflections And Aspirations, With Robyn Stratton-Berkessel - PS022Reflections 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
2015-01-2026 min
Positivity StrategistNLP And Appreciative Inquiry - How Neuro-Linguistic Programing And AI Complement Each Other, With Andy Smith - PS021Optimizing 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
2015-01-1344 min
Positivity StrategistThe Source Of Great Leadership Qualities, With Susan Mazza - PS020 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
2015-01-0654 min
Positivity StrategistLess Stress Business, With Jamie Sussel Turner - PS017How 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
2014-12-1643 min
Positivity Strategist3 Steps To Appreciative Living With Joy Engineer, Jackie Kelm - PS016Host, 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
2014-12-0937 min