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まなびの余白
#14 Robert Biswas-Dienerさんについて【後編】
ポジティブ心理学のインディ・ジョーンズことRobert Biswas-Dienerさんについて雑談しました!彼の2020年の論文「The Practice of Positive Psychology Coaching」や、著書『ポジティブコーチングの教科書』(2010年)、『ポジティブ心理学ガイド』(2022年)などを取り上げながら話しました。 【後編】
2025-09-26
30 min
The Coaching Studio with Lyssa deHart
the Coaching Studio with Guest Robert Biswas-Diener
In this episode of The Coaching Studio, Lyssa deHart sits down with Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener, a global authority on positive psychology coaching and co-author of Radical Listening and Positive Provocation. Known for his ability to ask provocative questions that shake us out of autopilot, Robert shares insights into how listening can be transformed into a practice of co-creating meaning.The conversation begins with Robert’s personal journey, how his global experiences shaped his perspective on culture, well-being, and human potential. He describes his curiosity for exploring the “edges” of coachi...
2025-09-18
1h 09
まなびの余白
#13 Robert Biswas-Dienerさんについて【前編】
ポジティブ心理学のインディ・ジョーンズことRobert Biswas-Dienerさんについて雑談しました!彼の2020年の論文「The Practice of Positive Psychology Coaching」や、著書『ポジティブコーチングの教科書』(2010年)、『ポジティブ心理学ガイド』(2022年)などを取り上げながら話しました。 【前編】
2025-09-11
30 min
You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson
Happiness by Ed Diener and Robert Biswas-Diener (Heroic Wisdom Daily)
Today’s wisdom comes from Happiness by Ed Diener and Robert Biswas-Diener. If you’re loving Heroic Wisdom Daily, be sure to subscribe to the emails at heroic.us/wisdom-daily. And… Imagine unlocking access to the distilled wisdom form 700+ of the greatest books ever written. That’s what Heroic Premium offers: Unlimited access to every Philosopher’s Note. Daily inspiration and actionable tools to optimize your energy, work, and love. Personalized coaching features to help you stay consistent and focused Upgrade to Heroic Premium →
2025-09-06
01 min
The Human Risk Podcast
Professor Christian van Nieuwberg on Radical Listening
Is listening a hidden superpower we’ve overlooked? You've heard of Active Listening, but what is Radical Listening and why does it matter?Episode SummaryOn this episode, I’m joined by Professor Christian van Nieuwerburgh, an academic who also describes himself as 'Coach on a Motorcycle'. He's on the show to help me explore what he calls 'Radical Listening'.Christian is Professor of Coaching and Positive Psychology at the University of East London and the co-author, with Dr Robert Biswas-Diener, of 'Radical Listening: The Art of True Connectio...
2025-08-17
1h 09
Heal Your Heartbreak
#281 Loneliness and the Power of Radical Listening with Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener
In today’s expert episode, I’m joined by Dr. Robert Biswas Diener, pioneer in positive psychology and co-author of the book “Radical Listening.” We dive into the power of radical listening—what it actually looks like, why it’s so hard to practice during breakups, and how improving your listening skills can radically change how you process heartbreak and receive support. Dr. Robert and I talk about why loneliness is so prevalent right now, how to coach your friends and family to be better listeners, and why so many people feel misunderstood during a split. We also dig into why it’...
2025-08-05
48 min
Connecting the Dots
Radical Listening with Christian van Nieuwerburgh and Robert Biswas-Diener
Prof. Christian van Nieuwerburgh (PhD) is an academic, consultant and executive coach. He is Professor of Coaching and Positive Psychology at the Centre for Positive Health Sciences at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences (Ireland) and Consulting Professor for Growth Coaching International, a provider of coach training and consultancy for the education sector. In recognition of his contributions to the fields of positive psychology and coaching, he is Principal Fellow of the Centre for Wellbeing Science at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education of the University of Melbourne (Australia) and Honorary CollectivEd Fellow of the Carnegie School of...
2025-07-17
32 min
What Do You Mean By That?
02: How to Become a Radical Listener, with Robert Biswas-Diener and Christian van Nieuwerburgh
One of the ways that we believe we can be better humans is to actually listen to each other - not just nod along when we watch people’s mouths move, or wait impatiently for someone to finish their thought before we can jump in and say what we’ve been dying to say - but actually listen to what they’re saying, take a moment to reflect on that, and respond. Perhaps you ask a clarifying question, perhaps you share a reflection, perhaps you simply agree and ask for more details. Regardless of your response, if you’re really l...
2025-06-17
38 min
LifeBlood
Radical Listening with Robert Biswas-Diener and Christian van Nieuwerburgh
LifeBlood: We talked about radical listening, what it is, how to do it, and why it matters, how to set the right intention for an interaction, all the things standing in the way of successful and effective interpersonal communications, and how you can get better at it, with Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener and Professor Christian Van Nieuwerburgh, authors of Radical Listening. Listen to learn why not being listened to or heard can be one of the worst experiences! You can learn more about Robert and Christian at RobertDiener.com, CoachOnAMotorcycle.com, Linkedin and LinkedIn. Get your copy o...
2025-06-11
27 min
The Art of Charm
Radical Listening: Transform Your Relationships | Christian van Nieuwerburgh and Robert Biswas-Diener
In this episode of The Art of Charm, we sit down with Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener and Professor Christian van Nieuwerburgh, authors of Radical Listening: The Art of True Connection. Together, they unpack a new framework for transforming your conversations—not with better scripts, but with sharper intention. Drawing from psychology, coaching, and decades of research, we explore the six listening motivations, why “active listening” falls short, and how to avoid the silent killers of connection—like half-listening, politeness, and certainty. Whether you're leading a team, navigating tough conversations, or simply tired of being misunderstood, this episode...
2025-05-26
1h 14
Transform Your Workplace
Radical Listening with Robert Biswas-Diener & Christian van Nieuwerburgh
This podcast episode explores how "radical listening" transforms leadership by focusing on intentional connection rather than performative techniques. Dr. Christian van Nieuwerburgh and Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener explain that radical listening requires internal quieting, purposeful attention, and genuine curiosity to overcome modern workplace distractions. TAKEAWAYS Radical listening is an intentional act of connection that goes beyond traditional "active listening" techniques to build trust and influence. The Radical Listening Framework centers on positive intention, combining internal skills (quieting, noticing) with external skills (inquiring, acknowledging). Creating a listening culture requires self-awareness about when you feel heard and p...
2025-05-20
42 min
The Wonder Dome
#162 Positive Provocation (with Robert Biswas-Diener)
Robert Biswas-Diener is a researcher, author, and well-known executive coach. His work has taken him all over the globe, studying culture as it relates to well-being. In addition to happiness, he’s researched subjects such as strengths, hospitality, friendship, and leadership. In 2024, Thinkers50 recognized Robert as one of the 50 most influential executive coaches in the world. A prolific author, Robert has penned many best-selling books including Positive Provocation, The Upside of Your Dark Side, and Happiness. Robert describes Positive Provocation as a love letter to coaching. It includes 25 provocative questions that challenges readers to examine the foundational ar...
2025-05-16
1h 08
Psychologists Off the Clock
407. Radical Listening with Robert Biswas-Diener
Today’s episode is one you’re really going to want to lean into because Michael is talking all about radical listening with Robert V. Biswas-Diener. If you’ve ever felt like traditional ‘active listening’ just doesn’t cut it, this conversation is going to open your ears and your mind in a whole new way. They chat about key ideas from Robert and his coauthor Christian Van Nieuwerburgh's book, Radical Listening: The Art of True Connection, such as why traditional active listening often falls short and what it means to really show up for...
2025-05-14
51 min
Psychologists Off the Clock
407. Radical Listening with Robert Biswas-Diener
Today’s episode is one you’re really going to want to lean into because Michael is talking all about radical listening with Robert V. Biswas-Diener. If you’ve ever felt like traditional ‘active listening’ just doesn’t cut it, this conversation is going to open your ears and your mind in a whole new way. They chat about key ideas from Robert and his coauthor Christian Van Nieuwerburgh's book, Radical Listening: The Art of True Connection, such as why traditional active listening often falls short and what it means to really show up for...
2025-05-14
51 min
Psychologists Off the Clock
Radical Listening with Robert Biswas-Diener
Today’s episode is one you’re really going to want to lean into because Michael is talking all about radical listening with Robert V. Biswas-Diener. If you’ve ever felt like traditional ‘active listening’ just doesn’t cut it, this conversation is going to open your ears and your mind in a whole new way. They chat about key ideas from Robert and his coauthor Christian Van Nieuwerburgh’s book, Radical Listening: The Art of True Connection, such as why traditional active listening often falls short and what it means to really show up for someone th...
2025-05-14
00 min
Transcripts
407. Radical Listening with Robert Biswas-Diener
Robert Biswas-Diener shares how radical listening transforms how we truly connect.
2025-05-14
53 min
SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay
#264 Radical Listening | Robert Biswas-Diener, PhD
In this insightful episode of SuperPsyched, psychologist Dr. Adam Dorsay sits down with Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener, co-author of the book 'Radical Listening: The Art of True Connection.' They explore the crucial skill of listening, its impact on personal and professional relationships, and the cultural differences in communication styles. They also discuss the science of happiness, self-care, and practical skills to become better listeners while sharing fascinating stories from Dr. Biswas-Diener's global research, including his time in Greenland. This engaging conversation offers valuable takeaways for leaders, parents, coaches, and anyone keen on improving their listening skills and forming deeper...
2025-05-13
52 min
Feel Good Podcast with Kimberly Snyder
Elevate Your Relationships through Radical Listening with Robert Biswas-Diener and Christian Van Nieuwerburgh
SUMMARY:In this episode, Kimberly hosts Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener and Professor Christian von Neuwerberg, co-authors of 'Radical Listening: The Art of True Connection.' They explore the significance of listening in building resilient relationships, navigating conflicts, and fostering empathy. The discussion delves into the motivations behind listening, the importance of being present, and the challenges of half-listening. The authors share personal anecdotes and practical strategies for enhancing listening skills, emphasizing the need for intentionality and connection in communication. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the concept of radical listening, emphasizing its importance in...
2025-04-29
1h 03
The Strategy Skills Podcast: Strategy | Leadership | Critical Thinking | Problem-Solving
546: Renowned Experts Christian van Nieuwerburgh and Robert Biswas-Diener on Radical Listening
Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 546, an interview with the authors of Radical Listening: The Art of True Connection, Prof. Christian van Nieuwerburgh and Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener. Most conversations barely scratch the surface, because true connection isn’t just about hearing words, it’s about listening with purpose and presence. In this episode, Prof. Christian van Nieuwerburgh and Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener introduce the concept of Radical Listening: an intentional, culturally aware approach to making others feel seen, heard, and valued. Drawing from their research and coaching experiences, they explain why our intentions behind...
2025-04-28
54 min
How to Be Awesome at Your Job
1052: Building Better Relationships through Radical Listening with Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener
Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener shares powerful insights on how to listen well and deepen your connections. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The hidden barriers to listening 2) Why we should interrupt more 3) The secret to handling disagreements better Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1052 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ROBERT — Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener is a researcher, author, and consultant with 75 peer-reviewed academic articles and has over 27,000 citations. His previous books include The Upside of Your Dark Side (New York Times Be...
2025-04-24
40 min
The Coaching Book Club Podcast
Positive Provocation: Robert Biswas-Diener’s Coaching Ideas That Will Challenge Everything You Know
Send us a textWhat if the best coaches are the ones still learning? 🤔In this episode of The Coaching Book Club, hosts Christy Stuber and Ken McKellar explore Positive Provocation by Robert Biswas-Diener — a refreshingly bold read that dares coaches to challenge convention, embrace discomfort, and grow through curiosity. If you’re ready to think differently about coaching, this one’s for you.Join us as we dive into key provocations from the book, including: ✅ Why great coaches never stop evolving — and what that means for your ongoing development✅ The “coach’s age...
2025-04-12
23 min
The Psychology Podcast
Radical Listening with Robert Biswas-Diener and Christian van Nieuwerburgh
This week Scott is joined by Robert Biswas-Diener and Christian van Nieuwerburgh, pioneers in positive psychology coaching and co-authors of the new book Radical Listening: The Art of True Connection. Together, they share powerful insights on how to deepen our conversations and relationships through the transformative practice of radical listening. Robert and Christian explore their framework for truly listening, which includes the practices of noticing, quieting, accepting, acknowledging, questioning, and interjecting. This conversation is a masterclass in co-creating meaning and cultivating empathy in our interactions. They also provide guidance through the science and art of connection—something the world dee...
2025-04-10
54 min
Christopher Lochhead Follow Your Different™
Radical Listening: The Superpower Hiding in Plain Sight with Dr. Christian van Nieuwerburgh & Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener
On this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we engage with psychologists Dr. Christian van Nieuwerburgh and Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener to explore the concept of radical listening. We discuss why effective listening is challenging in today's fast-paced, technology-driven world and identify cultural and emotional barriers that hinder genuine communication. We’ll also highlight how radical listening can transform personal and professional relationships by making others feel seen, valued, and heard through active curiosity and empathy. This episode serves as a call to action for listeners to cultivate deeper connections through intentional and empathetic listening practices. You’re listening to Chris...
2025-04-07
1h 27
Walk and Talk
Walk and Talk - In Conversation with Dr Robert Biswas-Diener
It was wonderful to have Robert Biswas-Diener join me for another live ‘In Conversation’ with my Learn with Sue Community. This time we had the opportunity to hear from Robert on his newly launched book Radical Listening, co-authored with Christian van Nieuwerburgh. It was interesting to hear Robert’s thoughts on the important concepts such as intention when listening, and some of the motives we have when listening, whether internal or external, and some of the skills involved. I really enjoyed our conversation, and I am delighted to share a snippet of it with...
2025-04-02
30 min
Coaching Conversations with Jim Knight
Christian van Nieuwerburgh & Robert Biswas-Diener
In this episode of Coaching Conversations, I sit down with TLC 2025 Keynote presenters Dr. Christian van Nieuwerburgh and Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener to explore the power of radical listening. We discuss how an intentional, empathetic approach to listening can strengthen both personal and coaching relationships. Christian and Robert share key strategies—such as acknowledgment, intentionality, and thoughtful interjection—that help speakers feel truly seen, valued, and heard. We also examine the importance of creating an environment that fosters deep listening. Ultimately, this conversation highlights how radical listening not only enhances communication but also builds stronger connections and contributes to a more...
2025-04-01
43 min
Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud
Radical Listening in Coaching
How can coaches’ use of radical listening generate teachers’ reflection and increase a sense of teachers’ empowerment? Examine some of the obstacles to and strategies for radical listening from the work of Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener and Christian Van Nieuwerburgh authors of Radical Listening: The Art of True Connection. As coaches, when we resist the urge to jump in with comparisons, advice, or quick fixes—and instead, lean into radical listening—we communicate trust, respect, and belief in the teacher’s capacity. Listen to the Podcast, "Mastering Coaching and Leadership | Robert Biswas-Diener | Craig Dowden, PhD" here. Subscribe to...
2025-03-27
15 min
What’s Possible w. Ilene Schaffer
Radical Listening: The Secret to Transforming Connections with Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener & Dr. Christian van Nieuwerburgh
What if the key to deeper connections, greater well-being, and enhanced performance at work was simply learning to listen? Join Ilene Schaffer in an insightful conversation with coaching experts Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener and Dr. Christian van Nieuwerburgh, authors of the upcoming book "Radical Listening."Together, they reveal how intentional, empathetic, and strategic listening transcends traditional active listening, becoming a powerful tool for building trust, enhancing communication, and unlocking potential. Discover practical ways to listen with intention, when interruptions can be beneficial, and why truly listening can radically transform your personal and professional relationships....
2025-03-27
47 min
Immerse Yourself In This High-Impact Full Audiobook — Perfect Between Meetings.
Radical Listening by Robert Biswas-Diener, Christian van Nieuwerburgh
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/99479to listen full audiobooks. Title: Radical Listening Author: Robert Biswas-Diener, Christian van Nieuwerburgh Narrator: Kirby Heyborne Format: mp3 Length: 5 hrs and 45 mins Release date: 03-25-25 Ratings: Not rated yet Genres: Etiquette Publisher's Summary: In our distracted, divisive world, the transformative power of true listening has never been more essential. Radical Listening is a revolutionary guide to mastering this vital skill from renowned experts Christian van Nieuwerburgh and Robert Biswas-Diener. Moving beyond simply hearing words, their groundbreaking framework teaches you to actively cocreate meaning and connection.
2025-03-25
5h 45
Coaching in Education Podcast Series
Radical Listening with Christian Van Nieuwerburgh and Robert Biswas-Diener
Join us in this special episode as we dive into the transformative power of listening with the authors of the brand new book - Radical Listening. In this episode of Coaching in Education, I will be in conversation with Christian Van Nieuwerburgh and Robert Biswas-Diener exploring how deep, intentional listening can reshape school culture, strengthen leadership, and elevate coaching conversations. With lots of practical insights and real-world examples, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to build more inclusive and connected educational communities. Listen In Now.🎧 Richard Reid Podcast Host.
2025-03-24
49 min
Last First Date Radio
EP 652: Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener - The Art of Radical Listening
What is radical listening, and why is it important in our relationships? Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener is the co-author of the soon-to-be published book, Radical Listening, The Art of True Connection. He’s a researcher, author, and consultant. His previous books include The Upside of Your Dark Side (New York Times Bestseller, 2014), and the 2007 PROSE Award winner, Happiness. He has presented keynotes to Lululemon, Deloitte, Humana, AARP, The World Bank, and others. In 2024, Thinkers50 named him one of the “50 Most Influential Executive Coaches in the World.” He lives in Portland, Oregon, where he enjoys drawing and rock climbing.
2025-03-18
51 min
People and Projects Podcast: Project Management Podcast
PPP 451 | Why We’re Still Bad at Listening (And How to Get Better), with Christian van Nieuwerburgh and Robert Biswas-Diener
Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Christian van Nieuwerburgh and Robert Biswas-Diener, authors of the book Radical Listening: The Art of True Connection. The discussion explores the concept of radical listening, distinguishing it from active listening and emphasizing the importance of creating genuine connections through intent, curiosity, and acknowledgment. Christian and Robert share personal anecdotes and practical applications of their listening framework, both in professional settings and personal relationships. They also address the impact of cultural differences on listening practices and provide tips for parents to improve communication with their children. The conversation culminates in an insightful look at...
2025-03-18
54 min
Dot to Dot Life Connected™
The “Indiana Jones of Psychology” – with Dr Robert Biswas-Diener
Fiona and Robert explore the importance of intellectual curiosity, self-understanding, and the trade-offs between traditional careers and entrepreneurial pursuits. They delve into the concept of hospitality, its impact on life satisfaction, and discuss practical advice for increasing happiness and emotional resilience. Robert introduces his research on hospitality, examining its role in well-being and social trust across cultures. The conversation also covers the complex relationship between happiness and economic context, offering practical advice for increasing life satisfaction and emotional agility. Finally, they highlight the importance of connection and belonging for well-being and the need to teach social and emotional skills...
2024-12-12
51 min
The Courageous Life
A Masterclass in Positive Provocation | Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener
When you hear the word provoke what do you think of? What about the word provocative? For many (including myself)This idea, of provocation, often holds a negative connotation.Look it up in the dictionary and you’ll even see one definition that reads:Purposefully stirring up a fight.But as you can imagine there’s a very different form of provocation. One that when harnessed can:stimulate curiosity, open us to new perspectives and outside-the-box ideas, and one that ultimately invites us to see our...
2024-07-10
54 min
Do Good To Lead Well with Craig Dowden
Mastering Coaching and Leadership: Insights from Positive Psychology Expert | Robert Biswas-Diener
Have you ever been interested in the field of positive psychology and coaching? Tune into this engaging episode for a captivating journey on the subject with Robert Biswas-Diener, a globally recognized thought leader and researcher. Listen in as Robert shares his extraordinary path, one paved by a childhood shaped by his parents who were top psychologists, to becoming a pioneer in coaching research and practice. His insights challenge us to reconsider our assumptions and approach leadership and life with a renewed perspective. This episode explores the transformative power of coaching and the intricate dance between empathy, questioning, and personal...
2024-04-18
53 min
Coaches Rising
195 - Robert Biswas-Diener: Positive Provocation
In this conversation with Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener we explore how we evaluate and evolve our coaching, the art of positive provocation, challenging coaching culture, owning our sovereignty in our coaching styles and the role of self-reflection and supervision. Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener is widely known as the “Indiana Jones of Positive Psychology” because his research has taken him to such far-flung places as Greenland, India, Kenya, and Israel. He is a leading authority on strengths, culture, courage, and happiness and is known for his pioneering work in the application of positive psychology to coaching. Robert has authored more than 60 peer-reviewed acad...
2024-04-02
1h 09
Coaches Rising
195 - Robert Biswas-Diener: Positive Provocation
In this conversation with Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener we explore how we evaluate and evolve our coaching, the art of positive provocation, challenging coaching culture, owning our sovereignty in our coaching styles and the role of self-reflection and supervision. Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener is widely known as the “Indiana Jones of Positive Psychology” because his research has taken him to such far-flung places as Greenland, India, Kenya, and Israel. He is a leading authority on strengths, culture, courage, and happiness and is known for his pioneering work in the application of positive psychology to coaching. Robert has authored more than 60 peer-reviewed academic arti...
2024-04-02
1h 09
Leadership Power
104. Robert Biswas-Diener del 2
For English speaking listeners, the interview starts at minute 1:40! Äntligen är det dags för del 2 av intervjun med Robert Biswas-Diener, en av den mest framstående forskaren inom coachning och positiv psykologi! Torsdagen den 14 mars 18.00 ses vi på Donsö med en föreläsningen "Hård panna och mjukt hjärta - det du inte visste om ledarskap". Färja från Saltholmens brygga avgår 17.35. Det är gratis att delta men du behöver anmäla dig till: donso@donsokonferens.se Är du intresserad att boka föreläsningen till dit...
2024-02-29
28 min
Leadership Power
103. Robert Biswas-Diener del 1
For English speaking listeners, the interview starts at minute 2:25 and part two of the interview is out on February 29th! Vi släpper en otroligt spännande intervju med Robert Biswas-Diener, en av den mest framstående forskaren inom coachning och positiv psykologi. Visste du tex att hans mamma är personen bakom forskningen om growth mindset? I första delen av intervjun pratar vi om coaching, positiv psykologi och "psychological richness" bland mycket annat! Här signar du upp dig på vårt inspirationsbrev: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/652739/110436201606940551/share Vill du delta...
2024-02-22
25 min
Flourish FM
Episode #33: How to harness self-reflection to do hard things, develop psychological richness and create optimal happiness, with Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener
We interview Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener, a leading authority on strengths, culture, courage, and happiness, about his extensive research in these areas and his pioneering work in the application of positive psychology to coaching. We explore the concept of psychological richness and its practical implications for improving our quality of life, the distinction between happiness and optimal happiness, and why self-reflection and engaging in difficult things is so important for improving our well-being. Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener is widely known as the “Indiana Jones of Positive Psychology” because his research has taken him to such far-flung places as Greenland, Indi...
2024-01-02
54 min
You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson
Heroic Chat with Robert Biswas-Diener: Cultivating Psychological Flexibility
In today’s Heroic Chat, we are joined by Robert Biswas-Diener.
2023-11-17
59 min
Coaches on Zoom Drinking Coffee
Robert Biswas-Diener: Managing Director of Positive Acorn
In this podcast, Alex Pascal the CEO of Coaching.com interviews Robert Biswas-Diener, an authority on positive psychology and coaching. They discuss the difference between good and great coaches, emphasizing the importance of embracing uncertainty and acknowledging biases. Robert Biswas-Diener, a researcher, coach, and traveler, shares his unique journey into coaching during this engaging podcast. Robert's passion for understanding happiness led him to study diverse cultures and their perspectives on well-being, from living with the Amish to working with Maasai tribal people in East Africa and Inuit hunters in Greenland. He sought a more tangible connection to c...
2023-10-23
47 min
THE ARRIVE AT HAPPY SHOW
Episode #82- The Power of Slow Time With Robert Biswas-Diener
In episode #82 of the Arrive at Happy Show, Tia Graham interviews Robert Biswas-Diener, a well-being and positive psychology researcher, speaker, and trainer. During this interview they discuss: The importance of coaching in the workplace The benefits of prioritizing well-being The concept of slow time The significance of giving oneself permission to focus on happiness and balance Biswas-Diener shares valuable insights and advice for leaders and individuals who want to improve their well-being and create a positive work environment. Click here for the show notes: https://www.arriveathappy.com/aah-blog/the-power-of-slow-time-with-robert-biswas-diener
2023-08-09
32 min
Walk and Talk
Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Dr Robert Biswas-Diener
Dr Robert Biswas-Diener is the author of Positive Provocation, and in this session, Sue and Robert explore what this term means. Listen along to this fascinating conversation as Robert explains the importance of asking good questions and the impact this can have.
2023-07-23
30 min
Coaching Uncaged
Exploring Positive Provocations: A Conversation with Robert Biswas-Diener
Dr. Biswas-Diener is among the pioneers of positive psychology coaching. He conducts research on wellbeing, friendship, hospitality, emotion, leadership and other positive topics. His studies have resulted in more than 70 academic publications and he leverages this knowledge to inform his coaching. Robert consults and conducts trainings with organizations as diverse as Kaiser Permanente, Deloitte, Standard Chartered Bank, and Australia Department of Defense. He trains coaches at Positive Acorn, where he is known for challenging common assumptions about coaching philosophy and practice. Robert is the author of Practicing Positive Psychology Coaching, The Upside of Your Dark...
2023-07-10
1h 17
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Positive Provocation: 25 Questions to Elevate Your Coaching Practice by Robert Biswas-Diener
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/695768to listen full audiobooks. Title: Positive Provocation: 25 Questions to Elevate Your Coaching Practice Author: Robert Biswas-Diener Narrator: Andrew Joseph Perez Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 0 minutes Release date: June 20, 2023 Genres: HR & Admin Publisher's Summary: Hone your skills and strengthen your practice with this series of twenty-five fresh and provocative questions for reflection that challenge the conventional wisdom in the coaching profession. Like any established profession, coaching is full of unexamined assumptions. These need to be regularly questioned and tested to keep the profession vital and valuable. Coaches need to engage in the same kind...
2023-06-20
6h 00
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Positive Provocation: 25 Questions to Elevate Your Coaching Practice by Robert Biswas-Diener
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/695768to listen full audiobooks. Title: Positive Provocation: 25 Questions to Elevate Your Coaching Practice Author: Robert Biswas-Diener Narrator: Andrew Joseph Perez Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 0 minutes Release date: June 20, 2023 Genres: Management & Leadership Publisher's Summary: Hone your skills and strengthen your practice with this series of twenty-five fresh and provocative questions for reflection that challenge the conventional wisdom in the coaching profession. Like any established profession, coaching is full of unexamined assumptions. These need to be regularly questioned and tested to keep the profession vital and valuable. Coaches need to engage in the same kind...
2023-06-20
6h 00
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Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/695768to listen full audiobooks. Title: Positive Provocation: 25 Questions to Elevate Your Coaching Practice Author: Robert Biswas-Diener Narrator: Andrew Joseph Perez Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 0 minutes Release date: June 20, 2023 Genres: HR & Admin Publisher's Summary: Hone your skills and strengthen your practice with this series of twenty-five fresh and provocative questions for reflection that challenge the conventional wisdom in the coaching profession. Like any established profession, coaching is full of unexamined assumptions. These need to be regularly questioned and tested to keep the profession vital and valuable. Coaches need to engage in the same kind...
2023-06-20
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2023-06-20
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Listen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 695768 Title: Positive Provocation: 25 Questions to Elevate Your Coaching Practice Author: Robert Biswas-Diener Narrator: Andrew Joseph Perez Format: Unabridged Length: 06:00:12 Language: English Release date: 06-20-23 Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers Genres: Business & Economics, Management & Leadership, HR & Office Administration Summary: Hone your skills and strengthen your practice with this series of twenty-five fresh and provocative questions for reflection that challenge the conventional wisdom in the coaching profession. Like any established profession, coaching is full of unexamined assumptions. These need to be regularly questioned and tested to keep the profession vital and...
2023-06-20
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Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/96892to listen full audiobooks. Title: Positive Provocation Author: Robert Biswas-Diener Narrator: Andrew Joseph Perez Format: mp3 Length: 6 hrs Release date: 06-12-23 Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 4 ratings Genres: Mentoring & Coaching Publisher's Summary: Like any established profession, coaching is full of unexamined assumptions. These need to be regularly questioned and tested to keep the profession vital and valuable. Coaches need to engage in the same kind of scrutiny and self-examination that offers such powerful benefits to their clients.
2023-06-12
30 min
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2023-03-02
34 min
AMA Update
Medical student research opportunities with Leelabati Biswas
Leela Biswas, an MD/PhD candidate at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, is this year’s AMA Research Challenge winner, which comes with a $10,000 grand prize sponsored by Laurel Road. She discusses medical student research grants and funding, tips for finding a mentor, and more about her winning research: "Decoding Pregnancy Loss, Validating a Novel Genetic Biomarker of Poor Egg Quality." American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. Read Leela's "Validating a genetic biomarker tied to miscarriages" research submission here: https://www.ama-assn.org/about/research/validating-genetic-biomarker-tied-miscarriages Watch 2022 AMA Research Challenge Finals here: ttps://youtu.be/mS5o6aoNq5U
2022-12-15
14 min
Walk and Talk
Walk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Dr Robert Biswas-Diener
In this thought-provoking session Sue converses with Robert, a leading authority on strengths, culture, courage, and happiness. He shares insights on his pioneering work in applying positive psychology to coaching. Amongst several fascinating topics, they ponder the art of asking ‘the big questions’ as the foundation for paradigm-shifting research.
2022-01-02
16 min
The Most Hated F-Word
Does Money Buy Happiness? With Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener
With Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener | Positive Psychologist | Author | Instructor | BIO: Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener is widely known as the “Indiana Jones of Positive Psychology” because his research has taken him to such far-flung places as Greenland, India, Kenya, and Israel. He is a leading authority on strengths, culture, courage, and happiness and known for his pioneering work in the application of positive psychology to coaching. Robert has authored more than 60 peer-reviewed academic articles and chapters, two of which are “citation classics” (cited more than 1,000 times each). Dr. Biswas-Diener has authored seven books, including The Courage Quotient, the 2007 PROSE Award winner, Happiness, and the New Yo...
2021-09-09
52 min
Making Positive Psychology Work
Are You Happy Enough? with Robert Biswas-Diener
Robert Biswas-Diener, as we remember and savor the incredible research and life of his father, Ed Diener, who recently passed away. Over the last 40 years, Ed published hundreds of articles, amassing more than 250,000 citations. Ed’s earliest work focused on defining and establishing measures for happiness, and his satisfaction with life scale is the most widely used measure of wellbeing today. And has been cited 30,000 times. Ed’s w- later work focused on the relation of personality and of income to happiness, the cultural dimensions of happiness, the consequences of happiness, and happiness policies. Ed won the highest prize in p...
2021-07-23
35 min
Positiv Führen mit Christian Thiele
Ed Diener – ein Shoutout und ein Nachruf
„Positiv Führen ToGo" von und mit Christian Thiele | Folge 31 Warum wir uns bitteschön alle an Ed Diener erinnern mögen und warum sein Leben und Werk so herausragend waren: Darum geht's in der neuen ToGo-Folge von „Positiv Führen“, dem Podcast über Positive Leadership und Positive Psychologie von und mit Christian Thiele. Weitere Infos zu mir auf positiv-fuehren.com. Kritik, Fragen, Wünsche gern an kontakt@positiv-fuehren.com. 🙏🏼 Wem die Folge gefallen hat – mein Podcast und ich freuen sich über eine ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐-Bewertung, Abos und/oder eine Rezension auf auf Apple Podcasts. Danke! Hier ein paar Links zur aktue...
2021-06-29
24 min
Being Me - Journey with Durbadal Biswas
Q and A Session - Good Books for Business Study-Being Me-PlanetDB
Q and A Session - Good Books for Business Study-Being Me-PlanetDB Zero to one by Peter Thiel Rich dad Poor dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki Lean Startup by Eric Ries Think and Grow rich by Napoleon Hill The 4-hour work week by Tim Ferriss Listen / Subscribe on : Google Podcast - https://podcasts.google.com/search/being%20me%20planetdb Gaana - https://gaana.com/podcast/being-me-planetdb-season-1 JioSaavn - https://www.jiosaavn.com/shows/being-me---planetdb-/1/FQHHBWL19Cs_ Spotify - https://open.spotify...
2021-05-17
03 min
Slo Mo: A Podcast with Mo Gawdat
Robert Biswas-Diener - The Adventures of the 'Indiana Jones of Positive Psychology'
Today's guest is Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener, widely known as the “Indiana Jones of Positive Psychology” because his research has taken him to such far-flung places as Greenland, India, Kenya, and Israel.He is a leading authority on strengths, culture, courage, and happiness and known for his pioneering work in the application of positive psychology to coaching. Robert has authored more than 60 peer-reviewed academic articles and chapters, two of which are “citation classics” (cited more than 1,...
2021-01-21
53 min
The Art of Self Reliance
Courage Can Be Learned - With Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener, Positive Psychologist
In this episode I talk to Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener. Robert is known as the Indiana Jones of Positive Psychology. He is a psychologist, researcher, trainer, and author. He is particularly interested in positive topics such as wellbeing, social support, and courage. Even though there are person-to-person differences in courage, Robert believes that it is a trainable skill. He has conducted workshops with Queensland Police, Australia Department of Defense, and Standard Chartered Bank, among many others. He also trains coaches in how to assess risk and be appropriately vulnerable.In this episode I explore with Robert th...
2021-01-18
48 min
Positiv Führen mit Christian Thiele
Mein Weg zu Positive Leadership
„Positiv Führen" von und mit Christian Thiele | Folge 13 Wie bist Du, wie sind Sie eigentlich zu Positive Leadership gekommen? Ich werde das immer wieder gefragt. Von Coaching-Klientinnen, Teilnehmern meiner Seminare und und und. Mein Weg zum Positiven Führen – ich erkläre ihn hier in dieser ToGo-Folge von „Positiv Führen“, dem Positive-Leadership-Podcast von und mit Christian Thiele. Weitere Infos zu mir auf www.positiv-fuehren.com. Über Kritik, Fragen, Wünsche freut sich mein E-Mail-Postfach unter kontakt@positiv-fuehren.com Hier ein paar Links und Hinweise zur aktuellen Folge: Mein kostenloses E-Book zu mehr Glück im Job g...
2020-09-25
11 min
The Full Figured Life - With Kelly Pierce
31. Second Arrow Series, Resentment's Antidote
In our third episode of the second arrow healing heart wounds series, we explore resentment. Based on the Buddhist principle of the second arrow, I will endeavor to equip you with skills and mindset shifts to guide you away from the suffering that arises when you continually beat yourself up after an initial triggering painful (first arrow) event. What can resentment do FOR you? Why noticing the underlying triggers of this negative emotion can actually be helpful for you, IF you choose. What happens when you don’t allow yourself to feel it? Let’s just say it’s...
2020-09-01
32 min
The Full Figured Life - With Kelly Pierce
16: How to WOW at your next speaking gig. Corporate, Family, or Executive Meeting, Take Charge Confidently!
Master this component and set yourself up for success! Reading the room energetically and taking the temperature of your audience. A few unorthodox and many easy, practical tips for truly creating the authority you want to make it fabulous and have people walking away saying WOW that was awesome! Don't allow yourself to hear this again when you have something to do with it: "Great! Another meeting that could have been an email." Bonus tips on getting a leg up at work! Do not allow a flop or a failure, or loss of t...
2020-06-29
31 min
Soul Coffee
#5 Living Powerfully through Racial Tension and Healing the Trauma of School w/Chantelle Frazier D.C.
Dr.Chantelle Frazier is an absolute light in my life. She has helped cultivate my hair back to life and does so for so many others in her side business working with hair. She is a past Brisbane delegate of the World Congress of Chiropractic Students representing Life University, past E-Board for the Student American Black Chiropractic Association, To connect with Dr.Chantelle Frazier here!IG : @DevighneEmail: Chantellefraz@gmail.com Connect with me!FB: https://www.facebook.com/jfruster?ref=bookmarksIG: https://www.in...
2020-06-01
55 min
Positiv Führen mit Christian Thiele
Positiv Führen ToGo: Was und für wen ist Coaching – was bringt's und wie geht's?
„Positiv Führen“ von Christian Thiele, Folge 5 Was heißt Coaching für mich? Worum geht es im Coaching? Für wen kann Coaching Sinn machen, wie kann das gehen? Und wie finde ich eineN guteN CoachIn? Darum geht's in dieser Folge. Weitere Infos zur Folge und zu mir auf 👇🏼 www.positiv-fuehren.com. Über Kritik, Fragen, Wünsche freut sich mein E-Mail-Postfach unter ✉️ kontakt@positiv-fuehren.com Hier ein paar Links zur aktuellen Folge: Auf der Website der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Systemische Therapie, Beratung und Familientherapie e. V. (DGSF) gibt es eine Suchmaschine für zertifizierte Coache...
2020-05-30
12 min
Close the gap
#20 - Hur kan vi bli modigare?
Mod ansågs redan av de gamla grekerna för över 2000 år sedan vara den absolut viktigaste komponenten för att leva livet fullt ut. Men hur kan vi alla bli modigare? Ny forskning från bla Robert Biswas-Diener och Cynthia Pury ger oss några nycklar och lärdomar från världens modigaste personer. Hör berättelsen om den kinesiska nioåringen som blev nationalhjälte 2008 genom att ikläda sig rollen som korridor-vakt. En kort summering av vad forskningen visar:Mod är inte krångligare än att det är kombinationen av hög villighet att agera...
2020-05-25
09 min
We Will Get Through This
How To Feel Your Feelings With Dr Robert Biswas-Diener
It turns out, somewhat to my surprise, that the body isn’t just a nifty thing that carries around your head. There’s more to it than that. When I want to understand the power of emotions in a way that someone who lives in his head might understand, the person I go to is Dr Robert Biswas-Diener. Robert’s a psychologist, a researcher, and a coach, and he focuses on positive topics, such as happiness, courage, and social support. He’s also the author of a number of wonderful ooks, includes The Upside of your Dar...
2020-05-04
00 min
Monday Morning Mojo
Episode 428: Expectations and Reactions
“I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it.” – Charles Swindoll How do you handle a dead battery? A delay at the airport? A flat tire? How we react to unexpected and inconvenient disruptions in our lives can define our experiences. Phil challenges us to prepare for such events and control our response to them. Resources: Robert Biswas-Diener, “The Three Types of Complaining”: http://bit.ly/2SIa0R2 Jim Rohn Quote: http://bit.ly/32dMr5R Charles R. Swindoll Quote: http://bit.ly/3bTeeg...
2020-02-24
07 min
Making Positive Psychology Work
Can You Get Comfortably Uncomfortable? with Robert Biswas-Diener
Robert Biswas-Diener, is a leading researcher on culture, wellbeing, positive psychology coaching and author of several wonderful books including the The Upside of Your Dark Side. With recent political changes in the United States and the UK leaving many feeling fearful and apprehensive about the future, Robert shares his insights on how to become comfortable with these uncomfortable feelings. He suggests rather than trying to whitewash them, by accepting them, and seeing them as signals that something isn’t right, you can then decide on a constructive response to what’s unfolding. You can also apply this in work...
2020-01-17
26 min
Structures of Self
[5] Happiness in the United States (part 1)
In today's episode, Courtney and Aubrey discuss the broad area of happiness, narrowed down specifically to concepts of happiness in the United States. Happiness is unpacked related to the country's history with "the pursuit of happiness", as well as how the word is related to our mental and physical health, economics, our comparison to other countries and a few personal anecdotal experiences. Please leave a review & subscribe! Contact us @structuresofself on IG :) Resources: Harvard Business Review Article:https://hbr.org/2012/01/the-history-of-happiness UN's Human Development Report:http://www.hdr.undp.org/ Human Happiness Report:https://worldhappiness.report/ed/2019/ Living Longer & Happier T...
2019-09-29
1h 20
Go Help Yourself: A Comedy Self-Help Podcast to Make Life Suck Less
The Upside Of Your Dark Side: Why Being Your Whole Self – Not Just Your “Good” Self – Drives Success and Fulfillment, by Todd Kashdan, Ph. D., and Robert Biswas-Diener, Dr. Philos. (Part 2)
This week, Lisa and Misty finish reviewing the 2017 Audible bestseller The Upside Of Your Dark Side: Why Being Your Whole Self – Not Just Your “Good” Self – Drives Success and Fulfillment, by Todd Kashdan, Ph. D., and Robert Biswas-Diener, Dr. Philos. This book was listed in New York Magazine’s Best Psychology Books from 2014.It’s also been referenced on CNN, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Forbes, Fast Company, Psychology Today, and Oprah Magazine. Lisa walks us through each chapter during this two-part Upside of Your Dark Side book review: Chapter 1: The False Nose of Happ...
2019-09-13
33 min
Go Help Yourself: A Comedy Self-Help Podcast to Make Life Suck Less
The Upside Of Your Dark Side: Why Being Your Whole Self – Not Just Your “Good” Self – Drives Success and Fulfillment Todd Kashdan, Ph. D., and Robert Biswas-Diener, Dr. Philos. (Part 1)
This week, Lisa and Misty review the 2017 Audible bestseller The Upside Of Your Dark Side: Why Being Your Whole Self – Not Just Your “Good” Self – Drives Success and Fulfillment, by Todd Kashdan, Ph. D., and Robert Biswas-Diener, Dr. Philos. This book was listed in New York Magazine’s Best Psychology Books from 2014.It’s also been referenced on CNN, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Forbes, Fast Company, Psychology Today, and Oprah Magazine. Lisa walks us through each chapter during this two-part Upside of Your Dark Side book review: Chapter 1: The False Nose of Happiness...
2019-09-06
50 min
NRCAC Team Talk
The Coaching Mindset
How can we as leaders empower those around us and develop future leaders in the CAC world? In the latest episode of Team Talk, Tony interviews Kori Stephens of the Midwest Regional Children’s Advocacy Center about what coaching is versus what it is not, the benefits of the coaching mindset, and how to truly practice deep listening and asking powerful questions. - Kori Stephens, MPH is the Project Director for the Midwest Regional Children’s Advocacy Center, and is currently in the process of becoming an Associate Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation.
2019-06-28
47 min
Amy Alkon's HumanLab: The Science Between Us
The Upside Of "Dark Side" Emotions with Dr. Todd Kashdan
Welcome to Amy Alkon's HumanLab: The Science Between Us, a weekly show with the luminaries of behavioral science. This is a show on how the negative can be positive -- on how we actually need the emotions that make us uncomfortable. They make us whole, balancing the "positive" emotions. Dr. Todd Kashdan will lay out the science on how anger, anxiety, and other "negative" feelings can actually be motivating, illuminating, and helpful -- giving us our best shot at success and fulfillment.Dr. Kashdan's myth-busting book he'll be discussing, co-authored with Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener, is “The Upside of Yo...
2019-04-01
1h 03
Teachers Education Review
TER #121 - ACEL National Conference part 2 - 28 Oct 2018
Main feature: The second part of Oliver Lovell's interviews from the ACEL National Conference include Robert Biswas-Deiner discussing Emotions and Learning, and Jon Andrews, Cameron Paterson and Deborah Netolitcky talking about the upcoming book 'Flip the System Australia'.Regular Features: Dan Haesler challenges teachers to evaluate their actions in a new edition of Off Campus.Timecodes:00:00 Opening Credits01:31 Intro03:25 Off Campus - Dan Haesler16:40 Feature Introduction17:47 Robert Biswas-Deiner - Emotions and Learning29:42 Flip the System Australia52:42 Acknowledgements & Sign OffSupport TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcastTER Podcast on TwitterFollow TER Podcast on...
2018-10-28
54 min
Teachers Education Review
TER #121 - ACEL National Conference part 2 - 28 Oct 2018
Main feature: The second part of Oliver Lovell's interviews from the ACEL National Conference include Robert Biswas-Deiner discussing Emotions and Learning, and Jon Andrews, Cameron Paterson and Deborah Netolitcky talking about the upcoming book 'Flip the System Australia'.Regular Features: Dan Haesler challenges teachers to evaluate their actions in a new edition of Off Campus.Timecodes:00:00 Opening Credits01:31 Intro03:25 Off Campus - Dan Haesler16:40 Feature Introduction17:47 Robert Biswas-Deiner - Emotions and Learning29:42 Flip the System Australia52:42 Acknowledgements & Sign OffSupport TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcastTER Podcast on TwitterFollow TER Podcast on...
2018-10-28
54 min
PsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N' Stuff
E038: Robert Biswas-Diener: Advocate for Social Justice, College Affordability, and More
In this episode Eric interviews Robert Biswas-Diener from the Noba Project in Portland, OR. No singular paragraph can describe Robert's eclecticism. Serving as the Editor of the Noba Project is one example of a family tradition of 'giving back,' but listen to the story of the difficulty of 'giving away' introductory psychology. Researching happiness around the world led him to world-class opportunities, including two TED talks and a great topic for a third TED talk. And don't forget about the tattoo.
2018-09-18
59 min
The Flourishing Experiment
222: Can You Measure How to Flourish?
It makes sense that traditional, textbook psychology uses inventories, questionnaires, scales, and statistics to diagnosis people with mental disorders, right? But can you measure flourishing in some way? The answer is a resounding yes! Kari shares the eight-question Flourishing Scale, which Ed Diener and Robert Biswas-Diener created, and what actions you can take to lead a happier, more flourishing lifestyle. Runner of the Week, Tracy Slayton, shares how she bounced back stronger after breaking both ankles—yes, you read that right!—five days before she would have run a well-trained-for 100K and how she recovered through focusing on her menta...
2018-08-23
25 min
Into The Fyre
5. How Does Our Dark Side Help Creativity and Mental Health?
Sounds crazy, but our negative emotions are actually good for our mental health and our creativity when utilized properly in situations. Looking at this week's book called "The Upside of Your Dark Side" by Todd Kashdan, Ph.D and Robert Biswas-Diener, Dr. Philos., we find that there is actually such thing as being too positive and happy. This week's book: https://www.amazon.com/Upside-Your-Dark-Side-Fulfillment/dp/B00N9HTGWE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1532219649&sr=8-1&keywords=dark+side+upside Intro/outro music: https://soundcloud.com/danjfowler/dj-fowler-neo Next week's book: https://www.amazon...
2018-07-22
54 min
Heart-repreneur® Radio
Heartrepreneur® Radio | Episode 105 | Ways To Thrive At Work Among Positive Workplace Partners With Susan Peppercorn
Are you trying to figure out “what’s next” professionally or personally? Do you want to find greater satisfaction in your career without sacrificing your personal life? Susan Peppercorn shares some valuable insights on career transition with her coaching service, Positive Workplace Partners. What’s unique about Susan is that her coaching and workshops are based on the principles of Positive Psychology, a research-driven branch of social science that studies how the resilient, creative and fulfilling aspects of behavior can be used to your advantage. It is important to provide training for organizations for them to reach higher levels of emplo...
2018-07-10
15 min
Heart-repreneur® Radio
Heartrepreneur® Radio | Episode 105 | Ways To Thrive At Work Among Positive Workplace Partners With Susan Peppercorn
Are you trying to figure out “what’s next” professionally or personally? Do you want to find greater satisfaction in your career without sacrificing your personal life? Susan Peppercorn shares some valuable insights on career transition with her coaching service, Positive Workplace Partners. What’s unique about Susan is that her coaching and workshops are based on the principles of Positive Psychology, a research-driven branch of social science that studies how the resilient, creative and fulfilling aspects of behavior can be used to your advantage. It is important to provide training for organizations for them to reach higher levels of emplo...
2018-07-10
15 min
Amy Alkon's HumanLab: The Science Between Us
The Upside Of "Dark Side" Emotions with Dr. Todd Kashdan
Welcome to Amy Alkon's HumanLab: The Science Between Us, a weekly show with the luminaries of behavioral science. This is a show on how the negative can be positive -- on how we actually need the emotions that make us uncomfortable. They make us whole, balancing the "positive" emotions. Dr. Todd Kashdan will lay out the science on how anger, anxiety, and other "negative" feelings can actually be motivating, illuminating, and helpful -- giving us our best shot at success and fulfillment.Dr. Kashdan's myth-busting book he'll be discussing, co-authored with Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener, is “The Upside of Yo...
2018-04-30
1h 03
The Art of Manliness
#380: How to Be Braver
For thousands of years, philosophers and writers have debated the nature of courage. What is it? Are some people born more courageous than others? Can you learn to be courageous? My guest today set out to answer these questions by looking at courage through a scientific lens. His name is Robert Biswas-Diener. He’s a psychologist and the author of "The Courage Quotient: How Science Can Make You Braver." Today on the show, Robert explains how he defined courage for the purpose of his research and how he went about studying and quantifying this quality. He then explains how courage ma...
2018-02-15
43 min
The Art of Manliness
#380: How to Be Braver
For thousands of years, philosophers and writers have debated the nature of courage. What is it? Are some people born more courageous than others? Can you learn to be courageous?My guest today set out to answer these questions by looking at courage through a scientific lens. His name is Robert Biswas-Diener. He’s a psychologist and the author of "The Courage Quotient: How Science Can Make You Braver."Today on the show, Robert explains how he defined courage for the purpose of his research and how he went about studying and quantifying this quality. He then ex...
2018-02-15
40 min
Stacja Zmiana
8. Kryzys to etap rozwoju człowieka - rozmowa z dr Dorotą Kalką, psychologiem
Chodzimy do psychologa, gdy mamy kryzys, bądź problem przerastający nasze możliwości ogarnięcia sytuacji. Często okazuje się, że to co przeżywamy, jest naturalnym elementem rozwoju człowieka i nie mamy na to wpływu. Każdy człowiek przechodzi trzy kryzysy rozwojowe. Na Stacji Zmiana oswaja nas z nimi dr Dorota Kalka, psycholog, pracownik naukowy Uniwersytetu SWPS. Skąd się biorą zgorzkniałe osoby i jak można ustrzec się przed zgorzknieniem? Mity na temat kryzysu wieku średniego, jak przechodzą go kobiety, a jak mężczyźni? Gdy dotykają nas zmiany, stajemy na rozdrożu i mamy wiele pytań. Z teg...
2017-03-29
1h 16
Making Positive Psychology Work
Can You Get Comfortably Uncomfortable? with Robert Biswas-Diener
Robert Biswas-Diener, is a leading researcher on culture, wellbeing, positive psychology coaching and author of several wonderful books including the The Upside of Your Dark Side. With recent political changes in the United States and the UK leaving many feeling fearful and apprehensive about the future, Robert shares his insights on how to become comfortable with these uncomfortable feelings. He suggests rather than trying to whitewash them, by accepting them, and seeing them as signals that something isn’t right, you can then decide on a constructive response to what’s unfolding. You can also apply this in work...
2016-12-16
25 min
The Positive Psychology Podcast - Bringing the Science of Happiness to your Earbuds with Kristen Truempy
066 - Comfort & Convenience - The Positive Psychology Podcast
Comfort and convenience We seek comfort through convenience. The time that convenience was designed to create for more important things is often taken up by more convenience Convenience is a never ending task. Our tolerance for discomfort steadily decreases which in turn is related to a lowering of our psychological well-being A way out is to allow more risk and failure back into our lives Consumerism The number of ads outnumbers probably all other messages we get every day Without thinking about our relationship with consumerism it controls us Rethinking consumerism is not about saying goodbye...
2016-03-05
34 min
Ever Better Today
Doug Hensch, Rethinking Resilience
Throughout his life, Doug Hensch has helped people to be more resilient, happier, and to achieve greater levels of success. His journey began with coaching football at University of Chicago, progressed to organizational development for telecom companies like Sprint Nextel, and evolved to creating online resources for increasing happiness. He was co-founder of Happier.com, a web site that launched in 2008 that helped thousands increase their happiness and resilience. And now, he’s an executive coach and writing a book on resilience, due to be published in early 2017. We discuss: Career stepping stones including coac...
2016-02-19
36 min
Productive Flourishing Podcast
Todd Kashdan: What's Lurking in the Basement of Your Personality? (Episode 68)
While we like the idea that we can simply think ourselves into certain beliefs and instincts, the truth of the matter is that our personality is partially determined by our evolutionary history. There might be some things lurking down there that we don’t want to address, but we can’t ignore them either. Professor Tod Kashdan joins me today to jam about, what he calls, the ‘basement of your personality’ and why it matters. If you’re looking for change, maybe it’s time to look in the basement of your personality. Ready? Let’s do this!
2016-02-09
50 min
Productive Flourishing Podcast
Episode 50 - GRIT to Great with Linda Kaplan Thaler
Linda Kaplan Thaler is an advertising luminary and author who is also the cofounder of the Kaplan Thaler Group and chairman of Publicis New York. She has created many iconic advertising campaigns such as Kodak Moments and the Aflac duck. She is a native New Yorker who has co-authored three bestselling books: Bang!: Getting Your Message Heard in a Noisy World, The Power of Nice, and The Power of Small. Her newest book is called Grit to Great, which she also co-authored with her business partner Robin Koval. The book takes readers back to the old-fashioned concept of it...
2015-10-05
41 min
DER Bildungs-Spektrum Podcast - Entwickle Dein Potential
110 Der Glücks-Forscher - Interviewpartner Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener
The Upside of your Darkside Insights vom "Indiana Jones" der Psychologen Was sagen neueste wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse zum Thema Glück Was macht ein Glücks-Forscher um selbst mehr Lebenszufriedenheit zu bekommen Stell dir vor, du bekommst 12 min. geschenkt in denn du nur Dinge tun sollst die dich glücklich machen... Website: https://positiveacorn.com/ Beste Gruesse, Wolfgang Herdlicka www.bildung4me.cominfo@bildung4me.com 100 % Gratis 100...
2015-09-17
19 min
The One You Feed
Robert Biswas-Diener
This week we talk to Robert Biswas-Diener about the upside of your dark side.Robert Biswas-Diener is a psychologist, author and instructor at Portland State University. Biswas-Diener's research focuses on income and happiness, culture and happiness, and positive psychology. Robert has written a number of books including Happiness: Unlocking The mysteries of Psychological Wealth and The Courage Quotient, and his latest book is called The Upside of Your Darkside:Why Being Your Whole Self, Not Just Your "good"Self -Drives Success and Fulfilment which was co-written with Todd Kashdan. In This Interview Robert and I Discuss...The On...
2014-11-25
33 min
The One You Feed
Robert Biswas-Diener
This week we talk to Robert Biswas-Diener about the upside of your dark side.Robert Biswas-Diener is a psychologist, author and instructor at Portland State University. Biswas-Diener's research focuses on income and happiness, culture and happiness, and positive psychology. Robert has written a number of books including Happiness: Unlocking The mysteries of Psychological Wealth and The Courage Quotient, and his latest book is called The Upside of Your Darkside:Why Being Your Whole Self, Not Just Your "good"Self -Drives Success and Fulfilment which was co-written with Todd Kashdan. In This Interview Robert and I Discuss...The On...
2014-11-25
33 min