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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.

Why Tomatoes Are Essential for Creativity and its Recipe

Masters in Applied Positive Psychology

Why Tomatoes Are Essential for Creativity and its Recipe Essential for creativity frees the mind in a way that enables a person to absorb knowledge more easily. It makes processing learning more efficient. As with other writers and creatives, I believe that a blank page is the greatest horror story I could ever write, believe […]

Life in All HAPP’s

life in all happs

Life in All HAPP’s There is something to be said about living a joyful life in all. Despite the possibilities for us all to live a good life, there is also a lot of psychological and sociological evidence—which does not even need to be cited, as it is that obvious—that a large proportion of people […]

Ketchup

Ketchup to your Cereal rotated

Ketchup Add Ketchup to your Cereal (AKA: Obliterate Supposed-to in your life) “Daddy, can I add ketchup to my cereal”? That’s the question I was confronted with when my little boy had his breakfast today. Before you continue you might like to consider our free worksheet on exploring “Overcome Limiting Beliefs”. Please download this worksheet […]

How to Get Better Sleep with Meditation

how to get better sleep with meditation

How to Get Better Sleep with Meditation Better sleep with meditation is crucial to living a life of well-being. It’s not always the easiest to accomplish, though. Doctors recommend at least 8 hours of sleep at night to improve mood and physical health. Doesn’t that sound nice? You may be thinking that it’s easier said […]

Mindful Eating, the New Weight Loss Program

mindful eating the new weight loss program

Mindful Eating, the New Weight Loss Program Mindful eating is maintaining an in-the-moment awareness of the food and drink you put into your body. It involves observing how the food makes you feel and the signals your body sends about taste, satisfaction, and fullness. Mindful eating requires you to simply acknowledge and accept rather than […]

Unconditional Permission to Eat… What?

unconditional permission to eat what

Unconditional Permission to Eat… What? For a mindful, intuitive eater, unconditional permission is about choice and self-trust. Decisions are anchored in attunement with our body’s hunger and fullness cues, awareness of our emotional needs, and a desire to truly nurture ourselves. The autumn season is here. With it an increased flow of information on nutrition. […]

An Experiment To Explain How I Moved On From Being Ghosted

Masters in Applied Positive Psychology

Masters in Applied Positive Psychology— An Experiment To Explain How I Moved On From Being Ghosted The masters in applied positive psychology provides educational and training options for students interested in grouping themselves academically and practically in a positive psychology-based orientation to helping others. Enrolling in a positive psychology program has taught me about how […]

Life Coach Training—Passing the Baton: Notes About Effective Delegation

Life Coach Training—Passing the Baton - Notes About Effective Delegation

Life Coach Training—Passing the Baton: Notes About Effective Delegation Effective delegation develops people who ultimately become more fulfilled and productive. Managers become more fulfilled and productive themselves as they learn to count on their staff members and are freed up to attend to more strategic issues. Not all good workers are good leaders. Just like […]

Life Coach Training Techniques— Mind Mapping

Mind Map

Life Coach Training Techniques— Mind Mapping I only knew of this method from my life coach training. I know that there was a time in your life that you brainstormed an idea, but all you came up with was a lift. Wouldn’t it be nice if you knew how everything fits together quickly? Well, there […]

Enlightenment

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Dr Itai Ivtzan Enlightenment. The E word. 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 […]

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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.
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