This document discusses the need for personal effectiveness in an overwhelming world. It emphasizes choosing to focus on living fully rather than just surviving through developing the right mindsets. These include making choices from a place of empowerment rather than reaction, focusing attention on intentions rather than distractions, and finding purpose and meaning in life through contribution. Practices are provided to help with choice, focus and purpose such as reflection, mindfulness, vision boards and contribution projects. The author offers services related to personal and organizational transformation to help clients develop skills and mindsets needed for current and future success and well-being.
Tony Dovale shares his High Performance #Adaptagility insights and framework for wellbeing and thriving in the mega-waves of change, challenge, uncertainty and opportunity. http://www.tonydovalespeaks.com
1) The document discusses concepts from positive psychology including negativity bias, happiness myths, PERMA theory, flow theory, and character strengths.
2) Key positive psychology researchers mentioned include Martin Seligman, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Barbara Fredrickson, and Chris Peterson.
3) Happiness is discussed as consisting of the pleasant life focused on positive emotions, the good life of engagement through strengths, and the meaningful life of finding purpose and meaning.
Emotional Intelligence Can Be Learned | SoGoSurveySogolytics
EQ (emotionally intelligent) leaders are critical in tricky times, and their strengths can support both employees' personal goals and companies' business goals. Sound impossible? The good news is that emotional intelligence can be learned! Learn how and why EQ is critical for all humans -- and especially leaders!
This document provides tips for boosting confidence and building a successful career. It discusses 3 ways to do this:
1. ThinkUP - Mastering your mindset by being aware of negative or unhelpful thinking patterns and switching to an adult state of mind.
2. SpeakUP - Speaking wisely by identifying hurtful things you say to yourself and replacing them with positive affirmations.
3. LiveUP - Taking actions that increase your energy and vitality, such as reducing toxins, breathing exercises, and sending a positive vibe to others.
The document discusses Angela Lee Duckworth's theory that grit, not innate talent or intelligence, is the key to success. It introduces the concept of a growth mindset, where success is based on effort rather than genetics, and references Duckworth's TED talk where she presents research showing that grittier individuals tend to work harder and achieve more over time than peers with equal talent but less grit. The document questions what truly determines success and suggests that grit may be the secret ingredient.
Believing in yourself and having the strength and motivation to persevere are the keys to achieving success according to Jane John-Nwankwo. Her thought of the day highlights that success requires self-belief and perseverance in the face of challenges.
Leading through distraction to get tractionTony Curl
The document discusses how leaders can maintain traction during times of crisis and distraction. It states that crises like the COVID-19 pandemic increase uncertainty, anxiety, negative thinking, and fears that can pull leaders off course. However, effective leaders get rid of negative emotions, focus on people, purpose, and perspective, and view adversity as an opportunity for growth. They reflect instead of reacting and look for the big picture to lead through distraction.
This document discusses the need for personal effectiveness in an overwhelming world. It emphasizes choosing to focus on living fully rather than just surviving through developing the right mindsets. These include making choices from a place of empowerment rather than reaction, focusing attention on intentions rather than distractions, and finding purpose and meaning in life through contribution. Practices are provided to help with choice, focus and purpose such as reflection, mindfulness, vision boards and contribution projects. The author offers services related to personal and organizational transformation to help clients develop skills and mindsets needed for current and future success and well-being.
Tony Dovale shares his High Performance #Adaptagility insights and framework for wellbeing and thriving in the mega-waves of change, challenge, uncertainty and opportunity. http://www.tonydovalespeaks.com
1) The document discusses concepts from positive psychology including negativity bias, happiness myths, PERMA theory, flow theory, and character strengths.
2) Key positive psychology researchers mentioned include Martin Seligman, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Barbara Fredrickson, and Chris Peterson.
3) Happiness is discussed as consisting of the pleasant life focused on positive emotions, the good life of engagement through strengths, and the meaningful life of finding purpose and meaning.
Emotional Intelligence Can Be Learned | SoGoSurveySogolytics
EQ (emotionally intelligent) leaders are critical in tricky times, and their strengths can support both employees' personal goals and companies' business goals. Sound impossible? The good news is that emotional intelligence can be learned! Learn how and why EQ is critical for all humans -- and especially leaders!
This document provides tips for boosting confidence and building a successful career. It discusses 3 ways to do this:
1. ThinkUP - Mastering your mindset by being aware of negative or unhelpful thinking patterns and switching to an adult state of mind.
2. SpeakUP - Speaking wisely by identifying hurtful things you say to yourself and replacing them with positive affirmations.
3. LiveUP - Taking actions that increase your energy and vitality, such as reducing toxins, breathing exercises, and sending a positive vibe to others.
The document discusses Angela Lee Duckworth's theory that grit, not innate talent or intelligence, is the key to success. It introduces the concept of a growth mindset, where success is based on effort rather than genetics, and references Duckworth's TED talk where she presents research showing that grittier individuals tend to work harder and achieve more over time than peers with equal talent but less grit. The document questions what truly determines success and suggests that grit may be the secret ingredient.
Believing in yourself and having the strength and motivation to persevere are the keys to achieving success according to Jane John-Nwankwo. Her thought of the day highlights that success requires self-belief and perseverance in the face of challenges.
Leading through distraction to get tractionTony Curl
The document discusses how leaders can maintain traction during times of crisis and distraction. It states that crises like the COVID-19 pandemic increase uncertainty, anxiety, negative thinking, and fears that can pull leaders off course. However, effective leaders get rid of negative emotions, focus on people, purpose, and perspective, and view adversity as an opportunity for growth. They reflect instead of reacting and look for the big picture to lead through distraction.
Dr Julie Townsend and Mrs Victoria Rennie discussed Positive Psychology and its benefits to our students during the National Coalition of Girls' Schools in New York.
This document discusses various thinkers and approaches related to cultivating a positive attitude and mindset. It covers champions of positive thinking from Dale Carnegie to Rhonda Byrne. Other topics covered include positive psychology, self-talk, cognitive distortions, thought stopping/starting, developing self-esteem and locus of control, reducing cognitive dissonance, forming good habits, goal setting, meditation, and emotional intelligence. The overall message is that our mindset, thoughts, and behaviors can be intentionally developed to support well-being and success.
This document provides tips on how to boost confidence and build a successful career through positive thinking, speech, and actions. It discusses replacing negative thoughts with more constructive self-talk by getting in touch with one's adult state of mind. Speaking confidently and highlighting one's strengths rather than weaknesses is also emphasized. Maintaining high energy levels through healthy habits and an optimistic outlook is presented as a way to take action that boosts confidence and allows one to positively influence others.
Educating in simplicity and solidarity will make you a caring, understanding, and respectful person. Choosing to live simply and focus on compassion for others cultivates qualities like care, understanding of different views, and respect for all people.
The document contains a collection of quotes about positivity from various individuals. Some of the key messages are:
- Inspiration comes from within and one must remain positive, as good things happen when you have a positive outlook.
- Replacing negative thoughts with positive ones leads to positive results. Focusing on the positives and being grateful is important.
- Perseverance, determination, and a positive mindset are important for success. Training your brain to think positively is like working out your body.
Building Effective Teams by Fostering Psychological SafetyPramesh Vaidya
Pramesh Vaidya discusses fostering psychological safety in teams. He defines psychological safety as a climate where people feel safe enough to take interpersonal risks by speaking up and sharing concerns. Creating psychological safety increases engagement, collaboration, creativity and overall well-being. It is not about being nice or lowering standards, but rather raising awareness and responsibility. Vaidya outlines the GROW model for coaching teams to establish goals, understand current realities, brainstorm options, and commit to actions to improve psychological safety. He provides examples of behaviors that demonstrate or undermine psychological safety and emphasizes framing work as a learning problem to cultivate curiosity, acknowledge fallibility, and model questioning.
Emotional intelligence (EQ) refers to effectively blending thinking and feeling to make optimal decisions. Research in the last 20 years has shown that emotions play an important role in decision making and behavior. EQ is key to professional success and is essential for building effective relationships, teams, and reputation in business. It can be improved through assessing one's strengths and weaknesses, committing to develop a specific area, and with coaching support over time. Businesses can build EQ into their strategy through vision/values, talent management, training, performance reviews, and community contribution.
The document discusses several concepts related to well-being and happiness. It outlines the five pillars of well-being as positive emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishment. It also discusses the concept of flow as a balance of challenge and skill. Four archetypes of happiness are presented: hedonism, rat race, nihilism, and living for both present and future happiness. Several influential thinkers in positive psychology and their related works are mentioned, including Carol Dweck on mindset, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi on flow, Martin Seligman on authentic happiness, and Tal Ben-Shahar on happiness.
Attitudes can differ between individuals like watches show different times. One's attitude is shaped by various social and personal factors and influences behavior. An attitude has an object and is a predisposition that is generally stable and learned. Some key components of attitude are that they are learned, have an object, influence behavior, and are relatively stable phenomena. Strategies to improve attitude include being enthusiastic, greeting people positively, using visualization, self-coaching, self-motivation, and exercising regularly. A positive attitude is focused on solutions and possibilities rather than problems.
This presentation would give you an insight on the two types of motivational theories; Needs and Cognitive. It would also brief you up on advantages and disadvantages of the theories and how they sometimes agree and disagree to each other.
This document discusses the increasing rates of mental health disorders among children and adolescents internationally. Some key statistics mentioned include:
- By 2020, childhood neuropsychiatric disorders are projected to rise over 50% internationally.
- 1 in 10 children/adolescents suffer from mental health disorders severe enough to cause impairment.
- Mental health disorders in childhood are the strongest predictor of disorders in adulthood.
- Rates of anxiety and self-harm have been rising on college campuses in the US in recent years.
The document advocates for innovative education approaches that embrace failure and develop growth mindsets to help address these mental health trends among youth. It outlines a proposed "20time" passion project methodology aimed at cult
Effective leaders maintain a positive attitude, see change as an opportunity, and have the perseverance to accomplish goals in the face of obstacles. They show creativity by thinking of new ideas and solutions to problems. To be effective, leaders display sincerity, integrity, candor, confidence, endurance, and take charge when needed. They also surround themselves with optimism and have the courage to begin new journeys with an opportunity to explore new horizons.
The student ministry meeting discussed how today's teens are overwhelmed, overcommitted, and overexposed, and discussed ways to help them cope like practicing mindfulness, reflection, and self-leadership. They also discussed how unchecked anxiety can lead to depression, and brainstormed ideas for service projects and ways to support each other through prayer to help teens live out and own their faith.
The document is a resume for Larry H. Barong summarizing his career objective, experience, qualifications, and education. It outlines over 11 years of experience in manufacturing and engineering roles, including positions in process engineering, equipment engineering, and as a manufacturing technician and lead technician. It also lists his technical skills and qualifications in areas like process and quality improvement, troubleshooting, automation, and lean manufacturing concepts. His educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Cebu State College of Science & Technology.
this presentation is about the Yamaha motors situated at surajpur this is one of the largest plant in India of Yamaha . this plant employs more than 3000 workers 100 engineers and 200 administration staff . this is presentation one could give on Yamaha motors which will influence audiences and learners
This document provides a summary of Pana Ioan-Dorin's career history and qualifications. It details his educational background including multiple master's degrees in engineering, shipping, and the environment. It then outlines his extensive experience working as a first officer on cruise ships for Pullmantur Cruises, taking on roles in navigation, safety, and deck maintenance. It lists his marine qualifications and languages spoken before concluding with references from his former masters and managers.
Dr Julie Townsend and Mrs Victoria Rennie discussed Positive Psychology and its benefits to our students during the National Coalition of Girls' Schools in New York.
This document discusses various thinkers and approaches related to cultivating a positive attitude and mindset. It covers champions of positive thinking from Dale Carnegie to Rhonda Byrne. Other topics covered include positive psychology, self-talk, cognitive distortions, thought stopping/starting, developing self-esteem and locus of control, reducing cognitive dissonance, forming good habits, goal setting, meditation, and emotional intelligence. The overall message is that our mindset, thoughts, and behaviors can be intentionally developed to support well-being and success.
This document provides tips on how to boost confidence and build a successful career through positive thinking, speech, and actions. It discusses replacing negative thoughts with more constructive self-talk by getting in touch with one's adult state of mind. Speaking confidently and highlighting one's strengths rather than weaknesses is also emphasized. Maintaining high energy levels through healthy habits and an optimistic outlook is presented as a way to take action that boosts confidence and allows one to positively influence others.
Educating in simplicity and solidarity will make you a caring, understanding, and respectful person. Choosing to live simply and focus on compassion for others cultivates qualities like care, understanding of different views, and respect for all people.
The document contains a collection of quotes about positivity from various individuals. Some of the key messages are:
- Inspiration comes from within and one must remain positive, as good things happen when you have a positive outlook.
- Replacing negative thoughts with positive ones leads to positive results. Focusing on the positives and being grateful is important.
- Perseverance, determination, and a positive mindset are important for success. Training your brain to think positively is like working out your body.
Building Effective Teams by Fostering Psychological SafetyPramesh Vaidya
Pramesh Vaidya discusses fostering psychological safety in teams. He defines psychological safety as a climate where people feel safe enough to take interpersonal risks by speaking up and sharing concerns. Creating psychological safety increases engagement, collaboration, creativity and overall well-being. It is not about being nice or lowering standards, but rather raising awareness and responsibility. Vaidya outlines the GROW model for coaching teams to establish goals, understand current realities, brainstorm options, and commit to actions to improve psychological safety. He provides examples of behaviors that demonstrate or undermine psychological safety and emphasizes framing work as a learning problem to cultivate curiosity, acknowledge fallibility, and model questioning.
Emotional intelligence (EQ) refers to effectively blending thinking and feeling to make optimal decisions. Research in the last 20 years has shown that emotions play an important role in decision making and behavior. EQ is key to professional success and is essential for building effective relationships, teams, and reputation in business. It can be improved through assessing one's strengths and weaknesses, committing to develop a specific area, and with coaching support over time. Businesses can build EQ into their strategy through vision/values, talent management, training, performance reviews, and community contribution.
The document discusses several concepts related to well-being and happiness. It outlines the five pillars of well-being as positive emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishment. It also discusses the concept of flow as a balance of challenge and skill. Four archetypes of happiness are presented: hedonism, rat race, nihilism, and living for both present and future happiness. Several influential thinkers in positive psychology and their related works are mentioned, including Carol Dweck on mindset, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi on flow, Martin Seligman on authentic happiness, and Tal Ben-Shahar on happiness.
Attitudes can differ between individuals like watches show different times. One's attitude is shaped by various social and personal factors and influences behavior. An attitude has an object and is a predisposition that is generally stable and learned. Some key components of attitude are that they are learned, have an object, influence behavior, and are relatively stable phenomena. Strategies to improve attitude include being enthusiastic, greeting people positively, using visualization, self-coaching, self-motivation, and exercising regularly. A positive attitude is focused on solutions and possibilities rather than problems.
This presentation would give you an insight on the two types of motivational theories; Needs and Cognitive. It would also brief you up on advantages and disadvantages of the theories and how they sometimes agree and disagree to each other.
This document discusses the increasing rates of mental health disorders among children and adolescents internationally. Some key statistics mentioned include:
- By 2020, childhood neuropsychiatric disorders are projected to rise over 50% internationally.
- 1 in 10 children/adolescents suffer from mental health disorders severe enough to cause impairment.
- Mental health disorders in childhood are the strongest predictor of disorders in adulthood.
- Rates of anxiety and self-harm have been rising on college campuses in the US in recent years.
The document advocates for innovative education approaches that embrace failure and develop growth mindsets to help address these mental health trends among youth. It outlines a proposed "20time" passion project methodology aimed at cult
Effective leaders maintain a positive attitude, see change as an opportunity, and have the perseverance to accomplish goals in the face of obstacles. They show creativity by thinking of new ideas and solutions to problems. To be effective, leaders display sincerity, integrity, candor, confidence, endurance, and take charge when needed. They also surround themselves with optimism and have the courage to begin new journeys with an opportunity to explore new horizons.
The student ministry meeting discussed how today's teens are overwhelmed, overcommitted, and overexposed, and discussed ways to help them cope like practicing mindfulness, reflection, and self-leadership. They also discussed how unchecked anxiety can lead to depression, and brainstormed ideas for service projects and ways to support each other through prayer to help teens live out and own their faith.
The document is a resume for Larry H. Barong summarizing his career objective, experience, qualifications, and education. It outlines over 11 years of experience in manufacturing and engineering roles, including positions in process engineering, equipment engineering, and as a manufacturing technician and lead technician. It also lists his technical skills and qualifications in areas like process and quality improvement, troubleshooting, automation, and lean manufacturing concepts. His educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Cebu State College of Science & Technology.
this presentation is about the Yamaha motors situated at surajpur this is one of the largest plant in India of Yamaha . this plant employs more than 3000 workers 100 engineers and 200 administration staff . this is presentation one could give on Yamaha motors which will influence audiences and learners
This document provides a summary of Pana Ioan-Dorin's career history and qualifications. It details his educational background including multiple master's degrees in engineering, shipping, and the environment. It then outlines his extensive experience working as a first officer on cruise ships for Pullmantur Cruises, taking on roles in navigation, safety, and deck maintenance. It lists his marine qualifications and languages spoken before concluding with references from his former masters and managers.
This document summarizes the key topics discussed at a school meeting about supporting student wellbeing and resilience. It includes discussions on the impacts of social media and consumerism on tweens and teens, brain development in adolescence, developing resilience through emotional regulation and social skills, and the school's wellbeing program. The wellbeing program aims to promote resilience, optimism, empathy and gratitude at each year level from early learning to year 12. It also seeks to align pastoral care with academics and encourage community engagement to foster student wellbeing and success.
Tips on Stress Management & Surviving COVID-19 As An International Student-2021EducationUSAEgypt
This document provides tips and resources for international students facing uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic. It recommends focusing on controlling one's thoughts and behaviors, prioritizing self-care, minimizing distractions, and studying effectively. Specific tips include meditation, exercise, calling friends, limiting social media, creating a study space, and celebrating small wins. Resources listed cover free information sources, planning tools, journals, and focus-enhancing music. The document emphasizes taking research seriously and utilizing the global network of EducationUSA centers for guidance through the study abroad process.
This document provides guidance on unlocking one's potential. It discusses navigating complex global challenges through intellectual and personal growth. It outlines 10 steps to unlocking potential, including checking your ground, using common sense, modeling behaviors, writing things down, and doing the right thing. Success requires a plan, including learning, doing, and being nice. The overall message is that our story unfolds through the telling as we pour water into developing ourselves.
Autonomy CYMHSU Collaborative Castlegar BC Dec 2014tkettner
Obstacles in moving through the developmental stage of autonomy vs shame can lead to teen narcissism and defiance. The anger displayed by teens can best be understood by having empathy for the underlying core emotion of shame. Parenting, teaching, and health care counselling strategies are offered to help a young person mature into a resilient, healthy and autonomous individual.
This document summarizes a presentation on understanding child development stages and what parents must do to maximize a child's potential. It discusses major developmental theories, including Erikson, Piaget, Freud, and Kohlberg. It emphasizes that understanding development stages helps parents support children's physical, intellectual, and moral growth. Research shows non-academic factors like socioeconomic status, parenting, and inequality impact outcomes. The presentation advises parents to cultivate high aspirations, self-belief, learning skills, and focus in their children through nurturing values, setting goals, having high expectations, and providing support.
Mental health needs of looked after young people toolkitYoungMinds
An introduction to the mental health needs of Looked After Young People.
YoungMinds supports and informs professionals who work with children or young people, whether through paid employment or voluntary work. We are the UK’s leading provider of training on children’s mental health and wellbeing.
Find out more here: http://www.youngminds.org.uk/training_services
- Changing your thinking changes your life. How you think separates the successful from the unsuccessful. Your thinking influences your beliefs, expectations, attitude, behavior, performance, and ultimately your life.
- There are four stages of moral and mental development: dualism, multiplicity, relativism, and commitment. As you progress through these stages, your thinking becomes more complex and open-minded.
- Core beliefs about love, self-worth, safety, and wholeness shape your life and reality. Identifying and changing negative beliefs to positive beliefs can transform your life. Changing expectations also leads to change.
Developmental Psychology//Developmental Age Groups// Psychological Needs of D...Wasim Ak
Developmental Psychology is a branch of Psychology which focuses on how individuals grow and develop throughout their lives and examines the psychological processes of development from Infancy through childhood, adolescence, and adulthood, and into old age.
The Mindset to Thrive in Uncertain, Turbulent & Exponential TimesDr. Lydia Kostopoulos
Our mindset is a critical factor in how we approach the world, create opportunities, solve problems and pave uncharted paths. At present children today will be employed in jobs that don’t exist today and by the time freshman today graduate from college much of what they learned this year will be outdated. This is a direct reflection of how fast things are changing.
This presentation delivered Dr. Lydia Kostopoulos to Morgan Stanley in Glasgow, Scotland offers perspectives on how to reframe our mindset for the next decade and examples of those who created new platforms, others who built creative value propositions, and others who were able to anticipate what others couldn’t imagine.
This document discusses strategies for building resiliency in students and engaging disengaged youth. It defines resiliency as the ability to adapt successfully to adversity. The key factors that foster resiliency are positive social relationships, attitudes, emotions, and feelings of competence. Schools can promote resiliency by providing a caring environment, emphasizing strengths, framing failures as learning opportunities, and encouraging self-determination and goal-setting. Building resiliency helps students better cope with stress and challenges.
Meaning of positive psychology, Components of positive psychology, Virtues, Character strengths, Signature strengths, Flow experience, Savoring, Good adaptation, Resilience, flourishing, Terman's life cycle study, research studies.
Tudor House offers specialist learning for boys based on a clear vision statement and eight strategic pillars. The focus is on holistic learning - and we explain why this is important in the 21st Century. How can you be a good adult if you don't have a good childhood?
This document discusses developing a growth mindset. It defines a growth mindset as a belief that basic abilities can be developed through effort, in contrast to a fixed mindset which sees abilities as innate talents. It describes characteristics of each mindset, such as how those with a growth mindset embrace challenges and see effort as the path to mastery, while those with a fixed mindset avoid challenges and believe effort is fruitless. The document provides tips for developing a growth mindset, such as viewing challenges as opportunities and replacing notions of "failing" with "learning".
This presentation was done for Central Valley Recovery, Awareness, Preventing Strokes (“CVRAPS”). In attendance were stroke survivors, caregivers, clinicians, therapists and others related to stroke recovery and prevention.
This document provides an overview of the career path of a teacher. It begins with teacher preparation in college and obtaining a teaching license. It then discusses the different stages a teacher progresses through, including cadet (beginner), rookie, young professional, full-fledged professional, mentor, and artist (consummate teacher). The path may differ for each teacher but requires persistence and focus to reach the destination. The document encourages reflecting on where you see yourself in your career 20 years from now.
The document discusses various perspectives on global management and leadership across cultures. It addresses the following key points:
- Global managers must develop competencies in emotional intelligence, cultural sensitivity, and adapting leadership styles to different cultural contexts. Successful leadership requires understanding differences in communication, time perception, and views of power across cultures.
- Building a positive organizational culture and adapting to cultural differences are important challenges for global managers. Core values like openness and empowerment can help create an effective culture within diverse teams.
- Emotional intelligence is a critical skill for global managers to develop, allowing them to relate well with others, build relationships, and manage diverse viewpoints across cultures. Self-awareness of one's own culture is
The science of stress and resilience handoutPeter Gowers
This document summarizes key concepts from the science of stress and resilience. It discusses how the traditional view of stress as something purely negative is an oversimplification, and explores alternative stress responses like the challenge response and tend-and-befriend response. It also covers how mindset interventions can help shift one's stress response, the importance of finding meaning and aligning with values, and how turning anxiety into excitement can improve outcomes. Additionally, it discusses resilience and post-traumatic growth, explaining how people can strengthen their resilience and often grow in positive ways from difficult experiences and trauma.
This document summarizes key points from a presentation on emotional intelligence. It defines emotional intelligence as including self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skill. It discusses the importance of emotional intelligence for leadership in healthcare. Physicians are judged not just on their medical skills but also their ability to handle themselves and others. Developing emotional intelligence can help physicians improve self-awareness, social awareness, and relationship management skills. This in turn can help reduce medical errors by fostering better communication and collaboration between healthcare providers.
Emotional Intelligence (EI) and Emotional Quotient (EQ = measuring the EI) is proving itself to be a critical factor in our success in our personal and professional lives. This is an introduction to what EI/EQ is and how to increase it. You will also learn how the underlying factor for increased EI and EQ is Mindfulness! Mindfulness actually enriches one's life and subsequently increases the practitioners' health, happiness, and success!
Learnings from Successful Jobs SearchersBruce Bennett
Are you interested to know what actions help in a job search? This webinar is the summary of several individuals who discussed their job search journey for others to follow. You will learn there are common actions that helped them succeed in their quest for gainful employment.
Joyce M Sullivan, Founder & CEO of SocMediaFin, Inc. shares her "Five Questions - The Story of You", "Reflections - What Matters to You?" and "The Three Circle Exercise" to guide those evaluating what their next move may be in their careers.
Success is often not achievable without facing and overcoming obstacles along the way. To reach our goals and achieve success, it is important to understand and resolve the obstacles that come in our way.
In this article, we will discuss the various obstacles that hinder success, strategies to overcome them, and examples of individuals who have successfully surmounted their obstacles.
A Guide to a Winning Interview June 2024Bruce Bennett
This webinar is an in-depth review of the interview process. Preparation is a key element to acing an interview. Learn the best approaches from the initial phone screen to the face-to-face meeting with the hiring manager. You will hear great answers to several standard questions, including the dreaded “Tell Me About Yourself”.
In the intricate tapestry of life, connections serve as the vibrant threads that weave together opportunities, experiences, and growth. Whether in personal or professional spheres, the ability to forge meaningful connections opens doors to a multitude of possibilities, propelling individuals toward success and fulfillment.
Eirini is an HR professional with strong passion for technology and semiconductors industry in particular. She started her career as a software recruiter in 2012, and developed an interest for business development, talent enablement and innovation which later got her setting up the concept of Software Community Management in ASML, and to Developer Relations today. She holds a bachelor degree in Lifelong Learning and an MBA specialised in Strategic Human Resources Management. She is a world citizen, having grown up in Greece, she studied and kickstarted her career in The Netherlands and can currently be found in Santa Clara, CA.
We recently hosted the much-anticipated Community Skill Builders Workshop during our June online meeting. This event was a culmination of six months of listening to your feedback and crafting solutions to better support your PMI journey. Here’s a look back at what happened and the exciting developments that emerged from our collaborative efforts.
A Gathering of Minds
We were thrilled to see a diverse group of attendees, including local certified PMI trainers and both new and experienced members eager to contribute their perspectives. The workshop was structured into three dynamic discussion sessions, each led by our dedicated membership advocates.
Key Takeaways and Future Directions
The insights and feedback gathered from these discussions were invaluable. Here are some of the key takeaways and the steps we are taking to address them:
• Enhanced Resource Accessibility: We are working on a new, user-friendly resource page that will make it easier for members to access training materials and real-world application guides.
• Structured Mentorship Program: Plans are underway to launch a mentorship program that will connect members with experienced professionals for guidance and support.
• Increased Networking Opportunities: Expect to see more frequent and varied networking events, both virtual and in-person, to help you build connections and foster a sense of community.
Moving Forward
We are committed to turning your feedback into actionable solutions that enhance your PMI journey. This workshop was just the beginning. By actively participating and sharing your experiences, you have helped shape the future of our Chapter’s offerings.
Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of the Community Skill Builders Workshop. Your engagement and enthusiasm are what make our Chapter strong and vibrant. Stay tuned for updates on the new initiatives and opportunities to get involved. Together, we are building a community that supports and empowers each other on our PMI journeys.
Stay connected, stay engaged, and let’s continue to grow together!
About PMI Silver Spring Chapter
We are a branch of the Project Management Institute. We offer a platform for project management professionals in Silver Spring, MD, and the DC/Baltimore metro area. Monthly meetings facilitate networking, knowledge sharing, and professional development. For more, visit pmissc.org.
4. Mental Capital
mental capital = IQ + EQ + mental health
• IQ = knowledge, cognitive ability, flexibility
• EQ = emotional intelligence, social skills
• mental health = psychological wellbeing
7. Take home messages
• This is a time of opportunity in Canada
• The opportunity is here and now.
• Develop your IQ & EQ
• Preserve your mental health by building resilience
• Balance your life and it will pay dividends –
• Remember your 5 factors for resilience…
• Do not be afraid to do something completely different