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Connecting the Collective: Dynamics, Dialogue, Decisions – PS102

Connecting 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.

Being Courageous to Listen to Your Inner Truth – PS 69

A 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?

Innovative Ways that Inspire Human Flourishing for All

When did you last come away from an experience that had such an impact on you that you were filled with a joy and a hope that transformed you? You witnessed human flourishing and unity with others. You felt inspired by the conversations and connections. You felt alive, energized and a sense of wholeness, oneness and community that sent peace and infinite hope for what else is possible cursing through your body.

Be an Agent for Positive Change, With Robyn Stratton-Berkessel – PS044

Increasingly, many of us want to have a positive impact in all that we do. Find out how to get greater clarity and comfort with change. Learn the value of positive emotions to change your brain and your body; learn how to assess your character strengths and put them to work; follow a five step process (Appreciative Inquiry) to bring about positive changes.

Making a Podcast: My Reflections And Aspirations, With Robyn Stratton-Berkessel – PS022

Reflections 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.

Search 2014 for the Best in Humanity

The video below affirms my choice to be a positivity strategist! I encourage you to invest 1.32 minutes to watch this video put out by Google, entitled “Year in Search 2014” focusing on the most searched for terms for 2014. Hold your judgement :-)   Pictures speak a thousand words The medium is the message. […]

How Love, Passion and Joy Inspire Profits, With Sue Elliott – PS014

Conscious Capitalism, Law of Attraction, writer, speaker, editor-in-chief of magazines and personal development coach Sue Elliot provides a plethora of ideas, tips and strategies to bring more love and joy into all areas of your life. You’ll be energized and uplifted by her insights and stories.

Appreciative Inquiry – Unintended Consequence of App Development

It's been 1.5 years now since Juergen Berkessel and I co-founded Polymash, a creative agency with a focus on strategy development, app design and marketing for the mobile world.  Juergen is an artist and a technologist.  He comes from a professional photography background, graphic design and a long stint in IT and product development.  My […]

The Value of Positive Stories

  How does it serve self and others to share stories, particularly focusing on the positive? Here's a quick response with a professional and a personal story. Professional Story Story Telling has become important in my work. My field of expertise is leadership and organizational development. I talk about corporate connections. We help leaders and […]

Film One Fest

When we use our appreciative eye more than our evaluative eye, be prepared to be surprised. Our appreciative eye opens us up rather than shuts us down.  The more we look for what works in a situation, they more we'll find what does. Engaging with others through an appreciative inquiry is underpinned by a number […]