Discover Your Strengths Flourishing Young People Clive Leach

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Discover Your Strengths – Flourishing Young People Clive Leach M. Org. Coaching

Discover Your Strengths – Flourishing Young People Clive Leach M. Org. Coaching

Outline n Optimal functioning n Positive Psychology n Positive Education n Discover Your Strengths!

Outline n Optimal functioning n Positive Psychology n Positive Education n Discover Your Strengths! n Some Practical Tips & Tools n For You & Your Family!

The Future? Think of your children. What do you want for them in the

The Future? Think of your children. What do you want for them in the future?

Word beginning with. .

Word beginning with. .

Flourishing Positive Emotions Engagement Meaning Relationships Optimism Self-esteem Vitality Autonomy Resilience Univ. Cambridge Well-being

Flourishing Positive Emotions Engagement Meaning Relationships Optimism Self-esteem Vitality Autonomy Resilience Univ. Cambridge Well-being Institute & Cass Business School (2009)

The Reality for Some Layard, (2005); Brockman, (2008)

The Reality for Some Layard, (2005); Brockman, (2008)

Focusing on the ‘wants’. . ‘AFLUENZA’ (envy & social comparison) The HEDONIC TREADMILL! (adaptation)

Focusing on the ‘wants’. . ‘AFLUENZA’ (envy & social comparison) The HEDONIC TREADMILL! (adaptation)

Positive Psychology “The purpose of positive psychology is to understand the human strengths that

Positive Psychology “The purpose of positive psychology is to understand the human strengths that enable individuals and communities to thrive” Prof. Martin Seligman Ph. D

WWW. §What’s §Working §Well? www. cliveleach. com 10

WWW. §What’s §Working §Well? www. cliveleach. com 10

Pink & Fluffy? It’s NOT ‘Happiology’! X Clive Leach Consultancy

Pink & Fluffy? It’s NOT ‘Happiology’! X Clive Leach Consultancy

PERMA Positive Emotions Engagement Relationships Meaning Accomplishment Measuring Well-being for Public Policy - Seligman

PERMA Positive Emotions Engagement Relationships Meaning Accomplishment Measuring Well-being for Public Policy - Seligman et al (2011 )

PERMA goes to School!

PERMA goes to School!

Positive Education n Applies PERMA to enhance optimal functioning and well-being of the whole

Positive Education n Applies PERMA to enhance optimal functioning and well-being of the whole school community… n To reduce stress, anxiety and mental illness in students, teachers & parents n To increase life satisfaction & success n To support better learning, creative thinking & academic achievement n To create virtuous citizens and society

Feeling Good & Functioning Well

Feeling Good & Functioning Well

Pos Ed Focuses On. . n Physical health n Mindfulness n Positive Emotions n

Pos Ed Focuses On. . n Physical health n Mindfulness n Positive Emotions n Learned Optimism n Strengths Focus n Relationships n Meaning & Purpose n Coaching (Bonniwell & Ryan, 2012)ell

Positive Education in Practice n n n SLT – Strategic Planning, Executive Coaching, R

Positive Education in Practice n n n SLT – Strategic Planning, Executive Coaching, R 2 Team, R 2 Faculty recruitment Faculty – Well-being & Engagement, R 2, Coaching Conversations, Peer Coaching Group training Students – VIA Strengths Y 12 and Y 8 Community Business Team – R 2 Team, Well-being & engagement, Performance Management Parents - PTG presentations – Flourishing Youth, Strengths, Well-being & individual coaching

Emotions Danger! Trees! Rocks! Crevices! Crazy People!

Emotions Danger! Trees! Rocks! Crevices! Crazy People!

Positive Emotions Broaden & Build Fredrickson (2009)

Positive Emotions Broaden & Build Fredrickson (2009)

Benefits n Supports Psychological Well-being n Builds our immune system n Assists us to

Benefits n Supports Psychological Well-being n Builds our immune system n Assists us to deal and cope with stress n Helps us think more clearly n Helps us learn more effectively n Positively relates to academic achievement Clive Leach Consultancy 2012

Positive = Deposit

Positive = Deposit

WWW. ? What’s Working Well? Learned Optimism - PRESENT Notice negative thinking & consequences

WWW. ? What’s Working Well? Learned Optimism - PRESENT Notice negative thinking & consequences n Challenge, get perspective & take action n Best Self Exercise - PAST Consider achievements to date n Create affirmations and reminders n Best Possible Self Exercise - FUTURE Letter from the future – mental imagery /vision n Lived a ‘good life’ n Gratitude Exercises – PRESENT / PAST 3 good things – What’s working well & why? n Gratitude visit - someone in your life n Seligman (2009) L yubomirsky, (2010); Fredrickson, (2012)

What is a Strength? Natural to us q Do well & often q q

What is a Strength? Natural to us q Do well & often q q q FLOW ! Energising Beware strengths overplayed Beware learned behaviours Weaknesses or lesser strengths? Mission Critical or Not?

Strengths Blindness n Studies show that only about 1/3 of people can identify their

Strengths Blindness n Studies show that only about 1/3 of people can identify their own strengths n Only 17% of people say they use their strengths ‘most of the time’ each day (Hill, 2001) (Buckingham, 2007)

Strengths Development 1. Discover strengths! 2. Ignite strengths 3. Build strengths!

Strengths Development 1. Discover strengths! 2. Ignite strengths 3. Build strengths!

VIA Character Strengths n Universal Strengths – cross cultural n 17 languages, 2 m

VIA Character Strengths n Universal Strengths – cross cultural n 17 languages, 2 m + users, 193 countries n High scientific validity – many studies n Corporate, Public, Military, Education n Free Adult and Youth Surveys n 24 Character Strengths n 5 -7 Signature Strengths Clive Leach Consultancy

Strengths Spotting! n Your children n Your partner n Yourself! n Family & Friends

Strengths Spotting! n Your children n Your partner n Yourself! n Family & Friends n Famous People – Heroes, and Heroines, Cartoons. .

Football! Courage Fairness Perspective! Teamwork Vitality Self-regulation

Football! Courage Fairness Perspective! Teamwork Vitality Self-regulation

VIA Studies n Young people using signature strengths in new ways increases engagement &

VIA Studies n Young people using signature strengths in new ways increases engagement & hope n Focus on character strengths improves school skills, engagement & enjoyment n School success through Self regulation, Perseverance, Curiosity & Love of Learning n Teacher’s most common strengths Zest, Social Intelligence & Humour!! www. viacharacter. org/research

VIA Studies of 4 or more signature strengths at work = more positive work

VIA Studies of 4 or more signature strengths at work = more positive work experience and greater sense of calling. q Less stress predicted by less Creativity, Love of Learning, Perspective, & Judgement q Greater life overall satisfaction predicted by Hope, Zest, Love, Curiosity & Gratitude q Use

Coaching n Positive n n n n Psychology Activity Integral to Positive Education Asking

Coaching n Positive n n n n Psychology Activity Integral to Positive Education Asking not telling Set personal vision & goals Identify strengths & WWW! Develop confidence & self-belief Decide best action steps forward Provide accountability & support Increases meaning & accomplishment

GROW Coaching Conversations Goal 1. 2. 3. 4. Reality Options Way Forward What strength

GROW Coaching Conversations Goal 1. 2. 3. 4. Reality Options Way Forward What strength would you like to use more of? Why will this be helpful to you? How are you using it already? Can you think of some examples? What ideas have you got for how you can use this strength in new ways? Can I share an idea with you? What is the best idea for you to try? What will Whitmore, 2002 you do next?

What Unis & Employers Want? n Enthusiasm n Reliability n Energetic n Diplomatic, n

What Unis & Employers Want? n Enthusiasm n Reliability n Energetic n Diplomatic, n Positive outlook n Curiosity n Kind & Friendly n Persistent n Eager to learn n Resilience Tactful n Open-minded n Creativity n Authenticity n Proactivity n Assertive, Bravery n Leadership

Good Books! Clive Leach Consultancy

Good Books! Clive Leach Consultancy

Ignite Your Strengths! n. Go Forth n. Flourish! Thank You! www. cliveleach. com

Ignite Your Strengths! n. Go Forth n. Flourish! Thank You! www. cliveleach. com

References Flourishing Huppert, F. & So, T. (2009). Characteristics of Flourishing. The University of

References Flourishing Huppert, F. & So, T. (2009). Characteristics of Flourishing. The University of Cambridge Well-being Institute & Sir John Cass Foundation Seligman, M (2011) Flourish Economic vs Psychological Wealth Layard, R. (2005). Happiness: Lessons from a New Science. London, UK: Penguin Brockman, H. (2008). The China Puzzle: Falling Happiness in a Rising Economy. Resilience Yates, T. & Masten, A. (2004). Fostering the Future: Resilience Theory and the Practice of Positive Psychology. Pos. Psych for Prof. Practice. 521 -539. Set Point for Happiness Lyubomirsky, S. (2007) The How of Happiness – A Practical Guide to Getting the Life You Want. Positive Emotions – Broaden & Build Theory Fredrickson, B. L Positivity (2011) Learned Optimism Seligman, M. (2003). Authentic Happiness. Nicholas Brealey; UK. VIA Strengths Linley, P. & Peterson, C. (2007). The VIA Inventory of Strengths. Personality and Individual Differences, 43, 341 -351. Positive Education Green. L. S. , Oades. L & Robinson, P. (2011) Positive Education: Creating Flourishing Students, Staff and Schools. http: //www. psychology. org. au/publoications/inpsych /2011 /april/green/ Leach, C. , Green, L. S. & Grant, A. (2011). Flourishing Youth Provision: The Potential Role of Positive Psychology and Coaching in Enhancing Youth Services. International Journal of Evidence –based Coaching & Mentoring, 9. (1) Evidence-based Coaching Green, L. S. , Grant, A. M. , & Rynsaardt, J. (2007). Evidence-based coaching for senior high school students: Building hardiness and hope. International Coaching Psychology Review. 2(1) 24 -31 Grant, A. M. , Green, L. S, & Rynsaardt, J. (2010). Developmental Coaching for High School Teachers: Executive Coaching Goes to School. Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research, 62(3), 151 -168. Clive Leach Consultancy 2012