What do we know about maintaining our psychological health? What do we teach our children about emotional hygiene? These are questions that licensed Psychologist, Guy Winch Ph.D., presents to us, in his quest to help us heal from common emotional wounds we sustain in everyday life. Through his personal experiences, he shares with us the…
What do we know about maintaining our psychological health? What do we teach our children about emotional hygiene? These are questions that licensed Psychologist, Guy Winch Ph.D., presents to us, in his quest to help us heal from common emotional wounds we sustain in everyday life. Through his personal experiences, he shares with us the…
How do we solve the world’s most pressing challenges? Through collaboration and teamwork, says Dr. Amy Edmonson, Professor of Leadership at Harvard Business School. So, why then is it so difficult for many teams, across professions, to work effectively? Let’s discover how to overcome some common boundaries that prevent us from becoming successful professional teams.…
Psychologists have long challenged the premise that hard work and success brings one happiness. Although some may truly love what they do for a living, many of us however do it for a paycheck. The idea that one should work harder in order to be happier, is backwards thinking according to Psychologist, Shawn Achor. So,…
Jia Jiang adventures boldly into a territory so many of us fear: rejection. By seeking out rejection for 100 days -- from asking a stranger to borrow $100 to requesting a "burger refill" at a restaurant -- Jiang desensitized himself to the pain and shame that rejection often brings and, in the process, discovered that…
How do creative people come up with great ideas? Organizational psychologist, Adam Grant, studies “originals”: thinkers who dream up new ideas and take action to put them into the world. In this talk, learn three unexpected habits of originals – including embracing failure. Learning objectives: Identify main habits of “original” thinkers Discuss & share…
When game designer, Jane McGonigal, found herself bedridden and suicidal following a severe concussion, she had a fascinating idea for how to get better. She dove into the scientific research and created the healing game, SuperBetter. In this moving talk, McGonigal explains how a game can boost resilience – and promises to add 7.5 minutes…
There’s a mistaken belief in today’s working world that leaders need to be serious all the time to be taken seriously. The research tells a different story. Based on the course they teach at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business, behavioral scientist Jennifer Aaker and corporate strategist Naomi Bagdonas delve into the surprising power of humor.…
How do the world's best leaders and visionaries earn trust? They don't just present data, they also tell great stories. In this TED Talk, leadership consultant Karen Eber demystifies what makes for effective storytelling and explains how anyone can harness it to create empathy and inspire action. The neurobiology of the brain differs with…
Workplace burnout and mental health are highly discussed topics but seemingly difficult to practice. How do we prevent burnout and prioritize mental health in the workplace? Gloria Chan Packer discusses the importance of establishing work/life balance by listing practices of boundaries and prioritizing mental health. By the end of the TEDx presentation, attendees will be…