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What does science has to say about positive emotions at work? The study of positive psychology and organizational psychology look at these topics in details. Through research, we are provided with concrete evidence that positive emotions are more than just personal moods, but actual factors for positive change in a team and organisation. What types of positive emotions are good for work? According to Professor Barbara Fredrickson and her 15-year research program, productivity and workplace satisfaction can be enhanced with 10 positive emotions. Here we describe a few that we find particularly useful for you to have in the workplace: Joy - joyfulness makes us want to “play” and get involved, which is particularly important for learning skills and experiential learning. Gratitude - being grateful allows us to appreciate and be generous to others, hence we can build better social bonds and relationships at work. Hope - Being hopeful is a great attribute to inspire optimism in dire circum...

Diversity is a measure of the difference in identity: elements like gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, ability, religion and more. Inclusion is a respect for and appreciation of these differences – the deliberate act of welcoming and valuing diversity. Racial Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace In a workplace, diversity means employing people who may be different from each other and who do not all come from the same background.2 Workplace diversity doesn't just extend to hiring diverse individuals but also making sure that the participation of these employees is equal.3 This is when it is so important to look into our biases, conscious and unconscious, slow down the decision-making process and make better choices. Initiatives like the EOC Charter, customized training and 1:1 executive coaching to leaders can help organizations grow into a more inclusive place. EOC The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) is a statutory body responsible for impl...

Most successful people have had a coach by their side. They would also agree that one of the best decisions they have made in order to be happier and win has been to integrate this executive coaching into their day-to-day lives. Bill Gates, Oprah and Eric Schmidt are some of the many examples of successful people who attribute a significant part of their success to the lessons and experiences they had by having a coach. Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft, believes that everyone needs coaching. As he said: "Everyone needs a coach. We all need people who give us feedback. That is how we improve." What is Executive Coaching? In every good coaching arrangement, there is a deep dive into self-awareness looking at strengths, weaknesses and positive potential of humans. In Executive Coaching there is a big element of receiving feedback, but it is so much more than that. Executive Coaching is an efficient, high impact process that helps people and performance, particularly...