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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.

Mindfulness: Dealing with Mind Wandering

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Dr Itai Ivtzan Meditation slowly permeates your everyday life. Dealing with mind wandering, We frequently think of meditation as a practice that lasts for a determined length of time, and is confined to the specific time of the meditative practice – mornings and evenings, for example. But meditation is not an isolated island in your […]

How to Practice Mindfulness to Reduce Chronic Pain

how to practice mindfulness to reduce chronic pain

How to practice mindfulness to reduce chronic pain When we practice mindfulness, we’re practicing the art of creating space for ourselves—space to think, space to breathe, space between ourselves and our reactions. In recent years, awareness of the concept of mindfulness has increased. It has been used to manage stress, improve focus, and has made […]

Meditation Teacher Training—Learning All About Mindfulness Meditation

All About Mindfulness

Meditation Teacher Training—Learning All About Mindfulness Meditation Have you ever wondered how mindfulness became so popular? To this day, you can find lots about learning all about mindfulness and a ton of different kinds of mindfulness practices! It all started from the mindfulness-based stress reduction course and now there are lots of practices like mindful […]

Mindfulness Training Online – Mornings and Meditation

Mindfulness Training Online Mornings and Meditation

Mindfulness Training Online – Mornings and Meditation Mindfulness training online program urged us to practice every day. I used to miss 2-3 daily practices a week because I can’t seem to insert them in my schedule. But then I tried doing it first thing in the morning. You open your eyes, and it’s Monday. You […]

10 Ways to Live a Meaningful Life

10 ways to live a meaningful life

10 Ways to Live a Meaningful Life How many of us are striving to live a meaningful life? And what, exactly, do we mean by meaningful? A meaningful life can be defined as one which has a purpose, and, of course, a meaning. Sometimes it can be hard to define just what these things are. […]

The Effect of Occupational Meaningfulness on Occupational Commitment

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Ivtzan, I., Sorensen, E., & Halonen, S. (2013). The Effect of Occupational Meaningfulness on Occupational Commitment.International Journal Of Psychological Research, 6(2), 15-23. Error: Embedded data could not be displayed. This study was to explore Effect of Occupational Meaningfulness on Occupational Commitment which was defined as contributing to overall meaning in life.

Have you tried the Smiling Meditation?

Have you tried the Smiling Meditation

Have you tried the Smiling Meditation? Ever heard of the smiling meditation? if not, you might be wondering what on earth it is, and why you should want to try it. I am a firm believer that happiness is truly meaningful when it is not demanded from anyone or anything— that it is best shared. […]

Mind the Gap in Mindfulness Research

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Hart, R., Ivtzan, I., & Hart, D. (2013). Mind the Gap in Mindfulness Research: A comparative account of the leading schools of thought. Review of General Psychology, 17(4), 453-466. Error: Embedded data could not be displayed. The concept of Mind the Gap in Mindfulness Research approach for people at risk of depressive relapse to support […]

How to Increase Self-Love

how to increase self love

How to Increase Self-Love Most of us know what increase self-love is but do not understand it. You eat because you understand that you need nourishment. It is sad that most of us are trying to conquer external battles like finding love, finding success, or finding happiness, but we do not understand that self-love is […]

Meditation Practice Leads to Choice

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Dr Itai Ivtzan My students frequently ask me whether living without ego concepts (thinking patterns in our minds) is at all possible, and how letting go of each and every ego concept would feel. This question misses the point of psycho-spiritual work. At this stage, we are not discussing the experience of living without any […]

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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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