I had been a software engineer for more than 28 years and rose pretty far up the technical career ladder. I led software development teams and filed 25+ patent applications.
In September 2005, I took a big step out of my comfort zone to study positive psychology as a member of the first class of the Master of Applied Positive Psychology program at the University of Pennsylvania, the first of its kind in the world.
Applied positive psychology is all about putting research findings to work to make people's lives happier, more productive, more fulfilling, more engaging, and more meaningful. After I finished the degree, I had to figure out, "What next? How do I use what I learned to make a difference?"
At first, I focused on helping groups of people inside my company become more engaged and satisfied at work. Certain aspects of positive psychology make perfect sense in business settings and are not hard for people to learn and apply.
Then I set out on my own. I have at least 20 years experience mentoring individuals and groups of individuals. I've heard a lot of stories. I've also experienced the magic of helping people bring new ideas into existence. That's the core of coaching.
I came to coaching to put what I learned about positive emotion , resilience , intrinsic motivation , and character strengths into practice to make my own positive difference in the world.
Please contact me for more information or a complimentary sample session.
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