Assessment and Development centres are very popular in large enterprises who wish to explore the potential in their employees by exposing them to various professional tools run by experts, which may include (but not limited to) in-basket exercises, analysis of case studies based on some real situations, behaviour event interviews (asking the participants about events where they achieved something or were part of some initiatives that brought change). The outcomes of such exercises can lead to some participants going into new opportunities within the company and perhaps get promoted into the ..read more

Positive psychology is a branch of psychology that focuses on the strengths, virtues, and talents that contribute to successful functioning and enable individuals and communities to flourish. It is concerned with the scientific study of wellbeing and the ‘good life’. Some of the core topics of positive psychology include happiness, resilience, wellbeing, and states of flow and engagement. Positive psychology emerged as a formal discipline in the late 1990s, when Martin Seligman, a former president of the American Psychological Association, proposed a new vision for psychology that would emph ..read more

This simple exercise focuses on creating a mental sanctuary to provide a sense of calm and safety. Here's a step-by-step guide: Find a Quiet Space: Choose a quiet and comfortable space where you won't be disturbed. Sit or lie down in a relaxed position. Deep Breathing: Begin by taking a few slow, deep breaths. Inhale through your nose, allowing your lungs to fill with air, and exhale slowly through your mouth, releasing any tension. Ground Yourself: Close your eyes and bring your awareness to the present moment. Feel the contact of your body with the surface you're sitting or lying on. Be aw ..read more

  By Sandeep Kulshrestha Involving stakeholders in a positive way requires a thoughtful and strategic approach that emphasizes collaboration, transparency, and mutual benefit. Here are some key steps that organizations can take to involve stakeholders in a positive way: Identify and prioritize stakeholders: The first step in involving stakeholders in a positive way is to identify who they are and prioritize them based on their level of interest in or impact on the organization. This can be done through stakeholder mapping exercises and other forms of stakeholder analysis. Engage stakeho ..read more

  Platonic love, or non-romantic love, can uplift us in many ways, both emotionally and psychologically. Here are a few ways that platonic love can uplift us: Emotional support: Platonic love involves a deep emotional connection and a commitment to supporting and caring for one another. This emotional support can be a source of comfort during difficult times and can help us to feel validated, understood, and accepted. Sense of belonging: Platonic love can provide us with a sense of belonging and connection to others. It can help us to feel that we are part of a community or a network o ..read more

  By Sandeep Kulshrestha Positive stakeholder engagement is an approach to engaging with stakeholders that emphasizes collaboration, mutual benefit, and positive outcomes for all parties involved. Stakeholders are individuals or groups who have an interest in or are affected by an organization's activities, products, or services. Examples of stakeholders include employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, communities, and regulatory bodies.   Positive stakeholder engagement involves building positive relationships with stakeholders based on trust, respect, and shared values. It ..read more

Positive Leadership is a leadership approach that emphasizes positivity, strengths, and the promotion of positive organizational outcomes. It is based on the principles of Positive Psychology, which is the scientific study of human flourishing and the factors that contribute to well-being. Positive Leadership involves creating positive work environments, fostering positive relationships between leaders and subordinates, and focusing on employees' strengths and potential rather than their weaknesses. Positive leaders aim to create a culture of positivity, where employees feel valued, motivate ..read more

  Loving Kindness meditation, also known as Metta meditation, is a practice that involves cultivating feelings of love, kindness, and compassion towards oneself and others. Here are some steps to practice Loving Kindness meditation:   Find a quiet and comfortable place where you can sit or lie down without any distractions.   Begin by taking a few deep breaths to calm your mind and body.   Bring to mind a person who you love and care for deeply, this can be yourself as well. Visualize them in your mind's eye and silently repeat the following phrases to yourself:   Ma ..read more

By Sandeep Kulshrestha Accepting people as they are, can be a challenging task, but it is an important aspect of building healthy relationships and fostering a positive and inclusive environment around us. Everyone is unique and different, and the brain wiring is also different in all of us.  Here are some tips that can help: Practice empathy: Try to put yourself in their shoes and understand their perspective. This can help you appreciate their point of view and build a deeper connection with them. Avoid judgment: Avoid making assumptions or jumping to conclusions about someone based on ..read more

In this webinar dialogue, Senia, the founder of Silicon Valley Change Executive Coaching (www.svchange.com), an organization that provides executive coaching to the employees of large corporations across the globe talks to Dan Markovitz, an acclaimed author, speaker, and consultant to organizations in US and Europe. He is a faculty member at the Lean Enterprise Institute and has taught at both the Stanford University Graduate School of Business and the Ohio State University's Fisher School of Business.  Silicon Valley Change Executive Coaching is powered by Positive Psychology T ..read more