Making Positive Psychology Work

BONUS SEASON: The 5 HEART Questions

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The five behaviors most organizations overlook may be what determines whether change succeeds or fails. In this fifth and final episode of Season 7 —...

BONUS SEASON: The Grief Undercurrent

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One in 3 workers are carrying grief about the changes happening at work — and our data suggests this runs deeper than just sadness: layers of feelin...

BONUS SEASON: The Complexity Conundrum

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if what's defeating us isn't the speed of change but the complexity — multiple crises amplifying each other in ways that no forecasting to...

The Change Fatigue Continuum

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nearly 1 in 2 American workers are quietly fatiguing, cracking, or burning out right now — but the data reveals that these aren't just differen...

BONUS SEASON: The Self-Compassion Challenge

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When change keeps coming, research suggests the way we talk to ourselves is making it harder. In this first episode of Season 7 — The Change Fatigu...

Learn To Trust Yourself When Challenged

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Understand what makes it safe enough to admit mistakes, ask for help, and learn alongside each other — even when you're struggling. In this final ep...

BONUS SEASON: Build Your Take-Anywhere Somatic Toolkit

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Our bodies have to calm down before our thoughts can follow — and this is the step most of us skip. In this second episode of our special bonus sea...

BONUS SEASON: Decode Your Nervous System Signals

11 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why the pace of change has left so many of us quietly cracking — and why this isn't a personal energy or resilience failing. In this firs...

BONUS SEASON: Leading Human-Centered Change - Your HEART Check

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

While new data suggests 58% of changes fail, organizations using human-centered methods achieve 93% success rates. What's the difference? This final e...

BONUS SEASON: Take Tiny Steps – Sustaining Momentum

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Change initiatives often start with such confidence - neat timelines, clear milestones, everyone aligned - yet within weeks things feel messy and unpr...

BONUS SEASON: Reach Out – Connecting Ideas & Resources

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why do some teams emerge from uncertainty stronger and more connected, while others splinter into silos where everyone's fending for themselves? The d...

BONUS SEASON: Appreciate Strengths – Fuelling Confidence & Capability

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever notice how some changes leave people feeling energized and capable while others leave them exhausted and overwhelmed? What creates this differenc...

BONUS SEASON: Engage Purposefully – Winning People's Commitment

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been in a meeting where someone shares a "big announcement" and you can practically hear everyone's minds turning off? Compare that to t...

BONUS SEASON: Honor Feelings - Your Nervous System's Navigation System

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why do some people thrive during change while others get completely overwhelmed? It comes down to whether their nervous system feels "safe enough" to ...

BONUS SEASON: Navigating The Human Side Of Change

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder why change feels so much harder than it did in the past? We're in an unprecedented supercycle where disruptions collide and create ongoing...

Making Positive Psychology Work - Afterparty with Chelle, Paige and Michelle

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode - join us for a chat and a laugh as we reminisce about the highs (and lows!) of 250 episodes of Making Positive Psychology Work...

Do You Have A Wellbeing Strategy? with Dr. Peggy Kern

03 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Peggy Kern is an associate professor at the Centre for Wellbeing Science within the University of Melbourne's Graduate School of Education. Origin...

Can You Unlock The Leader Within? with Halla Tómasdóttir

27 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Halla Tómasdóttir is the CEO of the B Team, a group of courageous business and civil society leaders working together to transform business for a be...

Do You Need A Wise Intervention? with Greg Walton

20 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Greg Walton, who's an associate professor of psychology at Stanford University. Much of Greg's research investigates psychological processes that cont...

What Do You Most Desire & Why? with Luke Burgis

13 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Luke Burgis, who's the entrepreneur in residence and director of programs at the Ciocca Centre for Principled Entrepreneurship at the Catholic Univers...

Could You Be A Positively Energizing Leader? with Kim Cameron

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kim Cameron is a professor of management and organizations at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business. He's co-founder of the Centre for Positive Organ...

Can You Use Positive Emotion to Move Beyond Fear? with John Hagel

30 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John Hagel, who's recently retired as a partner from Deloitte, where he was the founder and chairman of the Silicon Valley-based Deloitte Centre for t...

Are You Happy Enough? with Robert Biswas-Diener

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Robert Biswas-Diener, as we remember and savor the incredible research and life of his father, Ed Diener, who recently passed away. Over the last 40 y...

Could Compassion Be Commercially Smart? with Dr. Stephen Trzeciak

16 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Trzeciak is a physician-scientist and chief of medicine at Cooper University Healthcare, and professor and chair of medicine at Cooper Medical...

Can You Create A Great Place To Work? with Michael Bush

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Bush is the CEO of Great Place to Work. The global research and analytics firm that produces the annual Fortune 100 best companies to work for...

Do Our Projects Shape Our Personality? with Brian Little

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Brian R. Little has been a major innovator in the field of personality assessment and motivation, beginning when he received his Ph.D. in pe...

Five Ways To Make Your Team Happier - with Nic Marks

25 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we discover the five evidence-based approaches teams can playfully experiment with as they head back to the office to improve ...

Do Your Leaders Have A THRIVE Mindset? with Dr. Paige Williams

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Paige Williams is co-founder of The Leaders Lab and honorary fellow and researcher at the Centre for Wellbeing at the University of Melbourne. Pai...

Are These Outdated Brain Myths Limiting Your Potential? with Lisa Feldman Barrett

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we bust the outdated myths about how our brains work and discover what the latest science really suggests about how we can wor...

Can You Build Bridges of Connection? with Carol Kauffman

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Dr. Paige Williams chats with Associate Professor Carol Kauffman, who shares her insights into how leaders can more effectivel...

Is Your Workplace Psychologically Safe? with Dr. Sandra Bloom

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we explore how workplace wellbeing programs can benefit from understanding the best practices of trauma theory and attachment ...

Are You Embracing Neurodiversity? with Dr. Nancy Doyle

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Nancy Doyle is a Chartered Psychologist, in organizational and occupational psychology and the founder and owner of Genius Within, a social enterp...

How Can Your Team Protect Each Other From Burnout? with Paula Davis

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we explore how teams and leaders can work together to lower the risk of burnout.  Connect with Paula Davis: https://stressan...

Can You Help Create A Net Thriving Culture at Work? with Jim Harter

07 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Harter, Ph.D. is chief scientist for Gallup's Workplace and Management and Well-Being Practises. Jim is the primary researcher and author of the f...

Can You Help Your Community Thrive Despite the Struggle? with Dr. Peggy Kern

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Peggy is an associate professor at the Centre for Wellbeing Science at the University of Melbourne. Her research is collaborative in nature and draws ...

Do You Have a Positive Strategy for Gaslighting? with Dr. Robin Stern

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Robin Stern is the co-founder and associate director for the Yale Centre for Emotional Intelligence and an associate research scientist at the Chi...

Which Positive Psychology Interventions Work Best? with Scott Donaldson

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Donaldson is a post-doctoral scholar in evaluation, statistics, and measurement at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine Moo...

Can You Be Commercial and Compassionate? with Rasmus Hougaard

09 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rasmus Hougaard is the founder and managing director of Potential Project. He's recognized by the Thinkers50 as one of the most important emerging bus...

Can You Achieve The Goals That Matter Most To You? with Dr. Grace Lordan

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Grace Lordan is the founding director of the Inclusion Initiative, director of the master's in behavioral science, and an associate professor in b...

Can You Navigate Hard Changes? with Michael Bungay Stanier

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Bungay Stanier, who helps people be a force for change. Best known for his book, The Coaching Habit, Michael's learning and development compan...

Is Your Organization Authentizotic? with Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Manfred Kets de Vries is a distinguished clinical professor of leadership development and organizational change at INSEAD, whose work explores the int...

How Happy Are Your People At Work? with Eric Karpinski

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Karpinski has been on the cutting edge of bringing positive psychology tools to workplaces for over 10 years with clients that include Intel, Fac...

Can You Help People Stand Out As They Fit In? with Stefanie K Johnson

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Stefanie Johnson is an associate professor of management at the University of Colorado, whose research focuses on the intersection of leadership and d...

What Good Are Positive Emotions? with Barbara Fredrickson

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Barbara Fredrickson is the Kenan Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience and Director of the Positive Emotions and Psychophysiology...

Can We Make Mentoring Extraordinary? with Belle Rose Ragins

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Belle Rose Ragins is a Sheldon B. Lubar professor of management at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. She's an expert in the field of mentorin...

Do You Know How To Be A Good Ally? with Dr. Meg Warren

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Meg Warren is an Assistant Professor of Management at Western Washington University. Meg's award-winning research uses a positive psychology appro...

Do You Need A Resilience Bank Account? with Michael Maddaus

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Michael Maddaus is a retired professor of thoracic surgery at the University of Minnesota, who has trained with Kristin Neff and Chris Germer to t...

Can You Navigate the Uncertainty of Change? with Peter Senge

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Senge, who has been at the forefront of organizational learning since publishing his classic text, The Fifth Discipline, in 1990, provided theor...

Do You Have A Culture Of Collective Accountability? with Vikki Reynolds

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking to Vikki Reynolds, who's an activist and therapist who works to bridge the worlds of social justice with community work and therap...

Can You Lead With The Brain In Mind? with Michael Platt

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking to Michael Platt, a Penn Integrates Knowledge professor with appointments in the Department of Neuroscience, the Department of Psy...

Can You Lead With Vulnerability? with Jessica Amortegui

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking to Jessica Amortegui, who's the Senior Director of Learning & Development at LinkedIn where she designs and delivers programs for ...

Are You A Humble Leader? with Edgar & Peter Schein

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking to Professor Edgar Shein and Peter Shein. Ed and his son Peter together co-founded the Organizational Culture and Leadership Insti...

Can You Plan The Future? with Margaret Heffernan

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking to Dr. Margaret Heffernan, who's an entrepreneur and the author of six books, including her most recent Uncharted: How To Map The ...

Are You Riding The Third Wave of Positive Psychology? with Tim Lomas

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking to Doctor Tim Lomas, a Senior Lecturer in Positive Psychology at the University of East London. Tim completed his Ph.D. with a the...

Can You SOAR Into Your Purpose? Podcast with Jackie Stavros

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast, we discover how to soar into your individual or collective purpose at work with four simple but powerful questions to help us ...

Can you Highlight Your Strengths? Podcast with Dan Cable

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we explore how building a personal highlight reel can be effective in understanding our strengths, and dan shares with us the ...

Can You Thrive When Times Are Tough? Podcast with Dr. Dan Diamond

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we explore how it's possible to adapt and thrive, even under extreme circumstances at work and in life as Dan explains how two simple...

How Good Are Your Listening Skills? with Dr's. Peter & Susan Glaser

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking to Doctors Peter and Susan Glaser, who have spent their lifetimes researching and teaching people how to connect through conscious...

3 Ways To Make Your Workplace More Human-Centered - with Michele Zanini

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Michele Zanini is the co-founder of the Management Lab, with the wonderful Gary Hamel where they help forward-thinking organizations become more resil...

Can You Grow A Coaching Culture? with David Clutterbuck

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking to Professor David Clutterbuck, who is one of the early pioneers of developmental coaching and mentoring – and co-founder of the...

Do You Have The Skills To AMPlify Your Wellbeing? with Peggy Kern

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking to Dr. Peggy Kern, who is an associate professor at the Center for Positive Psychology at the University of Melbourne's Graduate S...

Do Your Leaders Have a Coaching Mindset? with Anne Scoular

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking to Anne Scoular, a former diplomat, Citibank trained international banker, and organizational psychologist, who is recognized as o...

Can You Improve The Health & Performance Of Your Team? with Dominic Price

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking to Dominic Price who is the Work Futurist at Atlassian Software, an Australian multinational that develops products for software d...

Are These Wellbeing Myths Holding You Back? with Tal Ben Shahar

11 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking to Tal Ben-Shahar, a serial entrepreneur, a lecturer, and author, whose books have translated in more than 25 languages. You may k...

Can You Confidently Navigate Change? with Dr. Lindsey Godwin

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking to Dr. Lindsey Godwin, who is a professor of management at the Stiller School of Business at Champlain College in Vermont, and the...

Can You Buffer Against Burnout? with Dr Gail Gazelle

28 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking to Dr. Gail Gazelle, who is a former hospice physician, part-time Harvard Medical School Assistant Professor, and Master Certified...

Do You Really Understand How Your Brain Works? Podcast with Dan Siegel

21 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast, we explore how to integrate our brains to care for our wellbeing and enhance our performance at work – especially when we're...

Can Your Workplace Become More Human? Podcast with Gary Hamel

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we explore how traditional models of organizing in workplaces stifle innovation and creativity. Gary helps us understand what ...

Can You Collaborate More Effectively? with Jody Hoffer Gittell

07 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jody Hoffer Gittell is a professor at Brandeis University Heller School for Social Policy and Management. Jody's research explores how people contribu...

Is Your Energy, Attitude and Mindset AntiFragile? with Dr. Paige Williams

31 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking to Dr. Paige Williams, co-founder of the Leaders Lab, an honorary fellow, and researcher at the Center for Positive Psychology at ...

Are You Reaching For Gratitude At Work? with Robert Emmons

24 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking to Robert Emmons, who's a professor of psychology at the University of California. Bob's research focuses on the Psychology of Gra...

What is the Art of Coaching? with Christian Van Nieuwerburgh

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking to professor Christian Van Nieuwerburgh. Christian is a leading academic and practitioner in the field of coaching in education. H...

Are Your Thoughts Holding You Back? with Dr. Judith Beck

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking to Dr. Judith Beck, who is a clinical professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and the president of the Beck Inst...

Are Your Leaders Islands of Sanity? with Meg Wheatley

04 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking to Margaret Wheatley, Co-founder and President of The Berkana Institute, an organizational consultant since 1973, a global citizen...

Do You Receive Feedback Well? with Sheila Heen

26 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sheila Heen is an expert on managing difficult negotiations, a lecturer on law at Harvard Law School, and a founder of Triad Consulting. Sheila often ...

Can You Practice Polarity Thinking? with Cliff Kayser

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Cliff Kayser is a consultant who brings 25 years of experience with senior-level OD internal positions with the Washington Post and the National Coope...

Do You Practice Racial Empathy? with Valorie Burton

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Valorie Burton is the founder and CEO of the Coaching and Positive Psychology Institute and a best-selling author, international speaker, and life str...

Do Workplaces Need Wellbeing Coaches? with Dr. Suzy Green

05 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Suzy Green is a Clinical and Coaching Psychologist – and Founder & CEO of The Positivity Institute, a positively deviant organization dedicated ...

Is Your Change Approach SMART & Have HEART? with Al Comeaux

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Al Comeaux is a former executive at Travelocity, GE, American airlines. As a senior leader, Al has championed change across a range of workplaces and ...

Can You Create a Workplace With More Love & Connection? with Mandy O'Neill

22 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mandy O'Neill, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Management at the George Mason University School of Business and a Senior Scientist at the Universit...

4 Skills To Improve Your Relationships At Work - With Arne Carlsen

15 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast we explore relational agency, and the four simple skills you can build in your teams to listen deeply, lift each other, and tur...

Do You Need to Choose Between Self-Sacrifice & Self Development? with Dr. Scott Kaufman

08 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Scott Barry Kaufman talks about his new book, "Transcend: The New Science of Self Actualization" in which he unearths some of ...

Does Your Workplace Walk Its Talk? with Warren Nilsson

01 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Warren Nilsson is an associate professor of social innovation at the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business and the faculty associate of ...

How Do We Support People's Wellbeing During Great Disruption? with Anne Lomax

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Anne is a Change Professional who has managed change programs across multiple industries, from large scale systems implementations through to workplac...

How To Build Psychological Safety When Working Remotely - with Bruce Daisley

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Bruce Daisley was previously Twitter's most senior employee outside of the United States in his role as Vice President across Europe, the Middle East,...

Can You Make It Safe To Struggle? with Dr. Adam Fraser

10 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Adam Fraser is a human performance researcher and consultant who studies how organizations adopt a high-performance culture to thrive in this chal...

How Can You Support Workers Who Are Struggling Right Now? with Peggy Kern

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Peggy Kern is an associate professor at the Centre for Positive Psychology at the University of Melbourne's graduate school of education. Peggy's ...

Are You Antifragile? with Dr. Michelle Mcquaid & Dr. Paige Williams

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Michelle McQuaid and Dr. Paige Williams are the co-founders of The Leaders Lab, which helps leaders to thrive and create thriving workplaces. They...

How Can We Build Trust & Collaborate Better Together? with Paul Atkins

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast, we explore how pro-social principles and tools can help groups collaborate more effectively together by creating safe spaces, ...

Do You Know The Magic Factors for Creating Positive Change? with Michelle Mcquaid

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Dr. Michelle McQuaid explains the 5 evidence-based MAGIC factors that make p positive change possible in workplaces, and how y...

Are You Feeling Out of Balance at Work? with Stewart Friedman

05 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Stewart Friedman is an organizational psychologist at Wharton and founder of Wharton's Leadership Program and it's work-life integration project. List...

Are You Powered by Connections? with Peter Block

27 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Block is an author and citizen of Cincinnati, Ohio. He is the author of nine books including Community: The Structure of Belonging, The Abundant...

Are You Moving Enough To Build Hope Molecules? with Kelly McGonigal

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Kelly McGonigal is a health psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University. As a pioneer in the field of science help, her mission is to transla...

Can You Embrace The Mess & Magic of Change? with Dr. Michelle McQuaid

13 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Michelle McQuaid is known for her research, books, and tools, which help people create positive changes and thrive more consistently in their work...

Can You Help Others More At Work? with Tom Rath

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking to Tom Rath, an author and researcher who has spent the past two decades studying how work can improve human health and wellbeing....

Can You Be Happier? with Sonja Lyubomirksy

30 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sonja Lyubomirsky is a professor of Psychology at the University of California - Riverside. Her research on the science of happiness has been the reci...

Practicing Acceptance Commitment Therapy with Russ Harris

23 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russ Harris is the author of the international best-selling self help book, The Happiness Trap.  He is a therapist and coach, as well as a world ren...

Can You Get Comfortably Uncomfortable? with Robert Biswas-Diener

17 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Robert Biswas-Diener, is a leading researcher on culture, wellbeing, positive psychology coaching and author of several wonderful books including the ...

Can Resilience Be Cultivated? Podcast with George Bonanno

20 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

George Bonanno is professor of clinical psychology, Director of the Lost Trauma and Emotion Lab, and Director of The Resilience Center for Veterans an...

Developing Positive Leadership Practices with Kim Cameron

13 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kim Cameron is one of the top 10 scholars in organizational sciences. Kim recently spoke at the Canadian Conference on Positive Psychology and he talk...