Performance Intelligence

#4 The Science and Power of Optimism - Dr Suzy Green

18 May 2022

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Dr Suzy Green is recognised as Australia’s leading positive psychologist. She is the founder and CEO of the Positivity Institute, a positively deviant organisation dedicated to applying positive psych to life, work and school. Dr Suzy is an official ambassador for the Starlight Children’s Foundation and maintains a strong media profile appearing on TV, radio and print.In this episode Andrew and Dr Suzy explore the differences between optimism and pessimism, the benefits of being more optimistic, optimism and energy levels, the 2nd wave of positive psychology, how humans have an inbuilt negativity bias, training optimism (yes – it can be trained!), the pros and cons of CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) vs ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) and how optimism provides leaders with a competitive advantage. Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at [email protected] today with your story and contact details. Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

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#4 The Science and Power of Optimism - Dr Suzy Green

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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