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Author: Itai Ivtzan, PhD

Dr. Itai Ivtzan is a Positive Psychologist, and founder of the School of Positive Transformation. He has been a Professor at Naropa University and UCL. With over 20 years of experience combining Eastern wisdom with Western psychology, Dr. Ivtzan has published six books and more than 50 journal papers in mindfulness, positive psychology, and personal growth, with his Psychology Today articles garnering over 500,000 total reads. As a sought-after keynote speaker, he's passionate about helping individuals become "super-heroes" with enhanced awareness, courage, resilience, and compassion. He invites his students and readers to explore the intersection of psychology and spirituality through his accredited programs, which have transformed the lives of over 15,000 students worldwide.

Study Positive Psychology – How Everyone is a Time Traveler

Time Perspective

Study Positive Psychology – How Everyone is a Time Traveler Most positive psychology program you may find today will push for well-being, success and happiness— but the can they be predicted? One psychologist proved that these three things can be predicted by an individuals’s ‘time-traveling skills’. Through our memories we draw from our pasts, through […]

Psychology Behind Serving and Spilling Teas: Gossiping, a Social Skill

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Psychology Behind Serving and Spilling Teas: Gossiping, a Social Skill Psychology behind serving and spilling teas most of the time, gossiping is regarded as negative and destructive. But evolutionary psychology says otherwise! This is one of the most intriguing fact that I learned as I took the path of becoming a life coach. According to […]

Certified Coaching and Mentoring Framework: The GROW Model

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Certified Coaching and Mentoring Framework: The GROW Model In case you are one taking up a life coach certification program, and you are excited to know how coaching sessions work, well, you might be in a treat as the GROW coaching model is one of the popularly used frameworks for its effectiveness. In this article: […]

Working with Negative Emotions through Mindfulness Meditation

Working with Negative Emotions through Mindfulness Meditation

Dr Itai Ivtzan When I teach the topic of emotions and meditation I discuss the fact that meditation is very helpful when it comes to engaging with negative emotions. These emotions are a natural part of our human experience: waves of sadness, pain, jealousy, and anger are there to remind us that we are alive, […]

The Art of Slowing Down: A Path for Greater Happiness

the art of slowing down a path for greater happiness

The Art of Slowing Down: A Path for Greater Happiness Path for greater happiness no matter what your desires or goals are in life, I bet if we unpack them, under each one is a desire for greater happiness. Whether you’re seeking money, love, health, or purpose, ultimately you are seeking what you believe will […]

The Impact of Body Awareness on Subjective Wellbeing

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Brani, O., Hefferon, K., Lomas, T., Ivtzan, I., & Painter, J. (2014). The Impact of Body Awareness on Subjective Wellbeing: The Role of Mindfulness. International Body Psychotherapy Journal, 13(1), 95-107. Error: Embedded data could not be displayed. The Impact of Body Awareness is essential for creating and maintaining healthy, productive societies.

Positive Psychology Training – Why venting and ranting is not good for you

Concept of Catharsis

Positive Psychology Training – Why venting and ranting is not good for you Did you know that positive psychology programs and activities would be the best alternatives to going ranting or venting? I bet you’ve heard growing up that venting your negative emotions on other things and resorting to ranting are better than expressing aggression. […]

The Key to Being an Authentic Optimist

the key to being an authentic optimist

The Key to Being an Authentic Optimist Authentic optimist attitudes are linked to a number of benefits, including better coping skills, lower stress levels, better physical health, and higher persistence when pursuing goalsSometimes we hear optimism and immediately question it. That’s normal. How can someone feel positive about life no matter what? Isn’t this faking […]

Enlightenment: A Controversial Psycho-Spiritual Experience

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Enlightenment: A Controversial Psycho-Spiritual Experience Psycho-spiritual experience the state of consciousness all spiritual seekers hope for. And yet wishing for enlightenment is a wonderfully paradoxical experience: craving the state of non-craving, trying for effortlessness. There is something fascinating about this conflict between “wanting” and the way it nullifies the state of enlightenment. And yet enlightenment […]

Psychology and Spirituality: BFFs or Rivals?

psychology and spirituality bffs or rivals

Psychology and Spirituality: BFFs or Rivals? Here is an interesting way to examine the relationship between psychology and spirituality. Join a group of psychologists and drop into the conversation a few spiritual concepts. Talk about transcendence, oneness, unity consciousness, and the sacred. The contemptuous faces you then receive will directly correlate with the number of […]

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Carolyn Freyer-Jones

Kickstart Your Coaching Practice

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Coach, facilitator, and contributor to coaching education. Carolyn is associated with practical coaching training and learning resources, supporting coaches and leaders in developing effective, ethical, and reflective coaching practices.
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Rob Willson

Cognitive Behavioral Coaching

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Coach and educator contributing to leadership and coaching skills development. Rob is involved in professional training contexts, supporting the application of coaching tools and methodologies in organisational settings.
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Prof. Ilona Boniwell

Positive Psychology Coaching

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Professor of Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology. Ilona is a pioneer of applied positive psychology education in Europe and has founded and led postgraduate programmes in the field. Her work focuses on wellbeing, resilience, strengths, and evidence-based positive psychology interventions.
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Jon Williams

Coaching for Performance

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Coach and contributor to professional coaching education and training programmes. Jon is involved in leadership and coaching development initiatives, supporting skill-building and reflective practice within organisational and coaching contexts.
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Prof. Erik de Haan

Relational Coaching

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Professor, executive coach, and leading expert in coaching supervision. Erik is widely recognised for his contributions to relational coaching, organisational development, and reflective practice, supporting both individual coaches and leadership systems worldwide.
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Prof. Peter Hawkins

The Coaching Relationships

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Professor of Leadership and a leading authority in systemic team coaching and coaching supervision. Peter works internationally with boards, leadership teams, and organisations, and has written extensively on leadership, coaching culture, and systemic change.
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Prof. David Clutterbuck

Goals

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One of the world’s most influential figures in coaching and mentoring. Professor Clutterbuck has authored and co-authored foundational texts in coaching, mentoring, and organisational development. His work has shaped global standards for coaching practice, supervision, and mentoring relationships.
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Devon White

Communication

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Coach and leadership development practitioner involved in contemporary coaching education. Devon has contributed to professional coaching programmes and discussions alongside established academics and practitioners in the coaching field.
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Linda Aspey

The Coaching Relationships

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Coach, facilitator, and contributor to professional coaching education. Linda is recognised within the coaching psychology and leadership development community for her involvement in learning programmes, events, and reflective coaching practice.
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Dr. Chérie Carter-Scott

Psychological Foundations

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Executive coach, author, and pioneer in the coaching profession. Often referred to as “The Mother of Coaching,” Dr. Carter-Scott has been a leading voice in personal and professional development since the 1970s. She is a bestselling author and has trained coaches and leaders worldwide in motivation, leadership, change, and self-esteem.
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Prof. Jonathan Passmore

An Introduction to Coaching

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Chartered Psychologist, Professor of Coaching and Behavioural Change, executive coach, and author. Jonathan has published extensively in coaching psychology, leadership, and organisational change, including numerous academic articles and books. He bridges academic research and applied practice, contributing globally to coach education and evidence-based coaching.
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Dr. D. Ivan Young

The Coaching Relationships

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Coach, educator, and thought leader in professional and relationship-focused coaching. Dr. Young is frequently featured alongside senior coaching scholars and practitioners in advanced coaching education and professional development settings, contributing to the evolution of reflective and relational coaching practice.
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Catherine Bell

Psychological Foundations

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Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP). Catherine specializes in leadership transitions, executive presence, and sustainable performance. Her work combines positive psychology, emotional intelligence, and strategic leadership development to help leaders thrive while maintaining wellbeing and purpose.
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Yannick Jacob

An Introduction to Coaching

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Existential Coach, Positive Psychologist, Coach Trainer, and Supervisor. Yannick is the Programme Lead for the Accredited Certificate in Integrative Coaching at the School of Positive Transformation. He has taught coaching, positive psychology, and personal development at institutions including the University of East London, Animas Centre for Coaching, and The School of Life. His work integrates existential philosophy, coaching psychology, and human development to support meaningful change in individuals and leaders.
psychology and spirituality bffs or rivals

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