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How to Become a Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner: A Step-by-Step Guide

Become a Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner

Are you passionate about helping people live happier, more meaningful lives? If so, pursuing a Positive Psychology Practitioner Certification could be the perfect path for you. This certification equips you with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to apply positive psychology principles in coaching, education, therapy, workplace settings, or personal development programs. In this step-by-step guide, […]

Are You Resilient

Are You Resilient

Are You Resilient? What You Need to Know About Being Able to ‘Bounce Back’ Are You Resilient involves the ability to recover and rebound from challenge and setbacks. Being resilient means facing difficulties head-on instead of falling into despair or using unhealthy coping strategies. Resilience Definition Resilience is defined by the American Psychological Association (2014) […]

10 Proven Benefits of Gratitude

10 Proven Benefits of Gratitude

10 Proven Benefits of Gratitude In positive psychology research, proven benefits of gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experience, improve their health, deal with adversity and build strong relationship. The past year was surreal. Almost everyone went through huge changes ever since the […]

10 Gratitude Activities for Kids: How to Teach Children to be Thankful

10 Gratitude Activities for Kids: How to Teach Children to be Thankful

10 Gratitude Activities for Kids: How to Teach Children to be Thankful How to teach children to be thankful requires helping them to look at their situations from a point of appreciation rather than from a deficit. One of the most significant things parents teach their kids is to say, “thank you” when they receive […]

24 Character Strengths— SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE: Knowing What to Say and When

24 Character Strengths— SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE: Knowing What to Say and When

24 Character Strengths— SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE: Knowing What to Say and When Social Intelligence is one of the 24 character strengths, it is under the virtue of Humanity, which describes strengths that manifest through considerate relationships with others. The other strengths in Humanity are kindness, love, and social intelligence. These Humanity strengths are interpersonal and are […]

6 Tips To Improve Relationships

6 Tips To Improve Relationships

6 Tips To Improve Relationships Want to feel loved and connected to your partner? These tips to improve relationships can help you build and keep a romantic relationship that’s healthy, happy, and satsfiying. Have you thought about improving your relationship with your spouse, partner od people in general? An improved relationship is a positive relationship […]

Beyond Small Talks: Starters for Coaching Conversations

Beyond Small Talks Starters for Coaching Conversations

Beyond Small Talks: Starters for Coaching Conversations One of the most valuable skills for leaders is knowing when and how to start a coaching conversation. This is one of the things that you may learn by getting a coaching certificate. It is also a concept that you may want to impart to those in your […]

24 Character Strengths— Humility

24 Character Strengths— SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE: Knowing What to Say and When

24 Character Strengths— Humility Humility is an interesting topic to talk about because it is a subject that may negate all the pep talk and lessons about self-worth and self-realization. This is also one of the 24 Character Strengths in positive psychology. But this is a common misconception about humility. Some may even associate it […]

10 Science-Backed Ways to Boost Creativity

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10 Science-Backed Ways to Boost Creativity Ever took VIA Institute’s 24 Character Strengths Survey? If yes, which Character Strength is your number one based on the results? Did Creativity make it to your Top 5 list? We may hear statements saying that creativity trait is inherent and that it can only be possessed by those […]

5 Benefits of Walking Meditation

5 Benefits of Walking Meditation

5 Benefits of Walking Meditation One of the most straightforward approaches to meditation that I learned from my meditation teacher training is walking meditation. If meditation was introduced to me first in this manner, I bet I would have started practicing years ago! The most popular thought about meditation is that you have to sit […]

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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.
5 Benefits of Walking Meditation

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