The Art and Science of Joy

Welcome you to the Joy Power Breaks series. In each episode of the series, I’ll be giving you a highlights tour of a superpower which we have recently covered in depth in the Joy Superpowers series.  So why not grab a cup tea or a coffee, sit back and enjoy 10 minutes in my company as we reflect this week on the art and science of pre-empting trouble with children which we explored with Laris...

In this episode of the Joy Superpowers podcast, I'm talking with Curt Mercadante about freedom and its meaning. Curt Mercadante helps entrepreneurs and wannapreneurs design, manifest, and grow businesses that provide them the freedom and fulfillment they want in their lives. For 25 years, Curt has counseled small business, entrepreneurs, as well as some of the largest corporations and associations...

Welcome you to the Joy Power Breaks series. In each episode of the series, I’ll be giving you a highlights tour of a superpower which we have recently covered in depth in the Joy Superpowers series.  So why not grab a cup tea or a coffee, sit back and enjoy 10 minutes in my company as we reflect this week on the art and science of Self-direction which we explored with Andy Storch! You can fol...

In episode 14 of the Joy Superpowers podcast, I'm talking with Barbara Coward about the Joy Superpower of Fellow Students and belonging to a student community. Barbara is an internationally-acclaimed Admissions Consultant and a Top Ten LinkedIn Voice 2020 in the Education field. Barbara coaches MBA candidates through the competitive admissions process and she also contributes to prominent publicat...

Welcome you to the Joy Power Breaks series. In each episode of the series, I’ll be giving you a highlights tour of a superpower which we have recently covered in depth in the Joy Superpowers series.  So why not grab a cup tea or a coffee, sit back and enjoy 10 minutes in my company as we reflect this week on the art and science of Dance, movement and wellbeing which we explored with Erica Hor...

Welcome you to the Joy Power Breaks series. In each episode of the series, I’ll be giving you a highlights tour of a superpower which we have recently covered in depth in the Joy Superpowers series.  So why not grab a cup tea or a coffee, sit back and enjoy 10 minutes in my company as we reflect this week on the art and science of Reading which we explored with Kim Jocelyn Dickson! About the...

Welcome you to the Joy Power Breaks series. In each episode of the series, I’ll be giving you a highlights tour of a superpower which we have recently covered in depth in the Joy Superpowers series.  So why not grab a cup tea or a coffee, sit back and enjoy 10 minutes in my company as we reflect this week on the art and science of Optimism which we explored with Victor Perton, Nóirín Mosley a...

Welcome you to the Joy Power Breaks series. In each episode of the series, I’ll be giving you a highlights tour of a superpower which we have recently covered in depth in the Joy Superpowers series.  So why not grab a cup tea or a coffee, sit back and enjoy 10 minutes in my company as we reflect this week on the art and science of Being in Nature which we explored with Ben Page! About the pod...

Welcome you to the Joy Power Breaks series. In each episode of the series, I’ll be giving you a highlights tour of a superpower which we have recently covered in depth in the Joy Superpowers series.  So why not grab a cup tea or a coffee, sit back and enjoy 10 minutes in my company as we reflect this week on the art and science of Overcoming Anxiety which we explored with Nick Elston and shar...

In episode 13 of the Joy Superpowers podcast, I'm talking with Patrick Aylward about the Joy Superpower of Collaboration. Patrick used to be a courtroom lawyer and mediator, who is now an author on a mission to change the world by creating a global culture of collaboration. His book, the Collaborative Path, introduces a collaborative model to replace the generally used debate format. The model pro...

Welcome you to the Joy Power Breaks series. In each episode of the series, I’ll be giving you a highlights tour of a superpower which we have recently covered in depth in the Joy Superpowers series in the company of Paulette Dale.  So why not grab a cup tea or a coffee, sit back and enjoy 10 minutes in my company as we reflect this week on the art and science of Assertive Communication and sh...

In episode 12 of the Joy Superpowers podcast, I'm talking with Larissa Mills about the Joy Superpower of pre-empting trouble with children. Larissa is the founder of IprantGen.com and also a parent, teacher, coach and educational consultant. 10 years aho, Larissa, as a teacher found a link between increased negative behavior and children's cell phone use - she has researched in depth this topic ab...

Welcome you to the Joy Power Breaks series. In each episode of the series, I’ll be giving you a highlights tour of a superpower which we have recently covered in depth in the Joy Superpowers series in the company of Mel Schwartz.  So why not grab a cup tea or a coffee, sit back and enjoy 10 minutes in my company as we reflect this week on the art and science of Authenticity and share with you...

In episode 11 of the Joy Superpowers podcast, I’m talking with Andy Storch about the Joy Superpower of self-direction/initiative. Andy Storch is an author, consultant, coach, speaker, and facilitator on a mission to inspire more employees to own their careers and achieve their goals. Andy is also the founder and host of the Talent Development Think Tank conference and community. Andy is passi...

Welcome you to the Joy Power Breaks series. In each episode of the series, I’ll be giving you a highlights tour of a superpower which we have recently covered in depth in the Joy Superpowers series in the company of Daman Philip.  So why not grab a cup tea or a coffee, sit back and enjoy 10 minutes in my company as we reflect this week on the art and science of Conflict-Resolution in Partner...

Welcome you to the Joy Power Breaks series. In each episode of the series, I’ll be giving you a highlights tour of a superpower which we have recently covered in depth in the Joy Superpowers series in the company of David Intrator.  So why not grab a cup tea or a coffee, sit back and enjoy 10 minutes in my company as we reflect this week on the art and science of Storytelling and share with y...

Welcome you to the Joy Power Breaks series. In each episode of the series, I’ll be giving you a highlights tour of a superpower which we have recently covered in depth in the Joy Superpowers series in the company of Chris Schembra.  So why not grab a cup tea or a coffee, sit back and enjoy 10 minutes in my company as we reflect this week on the art and science of Gratitude and share with you...

In episode 10 of the Joy Superpowers podcast, I’m talking with Erica Hornthal about the Joy Superpower of dance, movement and wellbeing. Erica is known as the therapist who moves you and is a board-certified dance/movement therapist and licensed clinical professional counsellor. Erica is also the founder and CEO of Chicago Dance Therapy and creator of the Dance Therapy Advocates Summit. Erica unde...

In episode 9 of the Joy Superpowers podcast, I’m talking with Kim Jocelyn Dickson about the Joy Superpower of reading. Kim is a literature teacher with over 30 years of experience in the classroom. Her love for reading has inspired her to write several articles in pyschology, literature and women's issues. She's also the author of "The Invisible Toolbox: The Power of Reading to Your Child from Bir...

In episode 8 of the Joy Superpowers podcast, I’m chatting with Victor Perton, Nóirín Mosley and Jenny Boymal about the Joy Superpower of optimism. Victor, Nóirín and Jenny are all developers of Project Optimism, a non-profit that's focused on spreading optimism worldwide. Their first program ‘Habits of an Optimist’ was released in 2020 and is freely available as a fun, engaging and practical learn...

In episode 7 of the Joy Superpowers podcast, I’m talking with Ben Page about the Joy Superpower of Being in Nature, with a special focus on forest bathing. Ben is the founder of Integral Forest Bathing in Los Angeles, and he's also the author of "Healing Trees: A Pocket Guide of Forest Bathing". He's been guiding forest therapy walks since 2015 and thanks to his solid knowledge, Ben has been featu...

In episode 6 of the Joy Superpowers podcast, I’m talking with Nick Elston about the Joy Superpower of Overcoming Anxiety. Nick is one of the highest-profile and leading Inspirational Speakers on the Lived Experience of Mental Health. Nick is also a Transformational Speaking Coach and Mentor, specializing in Unique Mental Health Engagement. Nick shares his experiences of Mental Illness through his...

In episode 5 of the Joy Superpowers podcast, I’m talking with Paulette Dale about the Joy Superpower of Assertive Communication. Paulette has a Ph. D in Linguistics and Communication from the University of Florida. She’s the author of “Did You Say Something, Susan?”, a book that empowers women to speak with more confidence. Paulette has even received recognition for her work on the floor of the Un...

In episode 4 of the Joy Superpowers podcast, I’m talking with Mel Schwartz about the Joy Superpower of Authenticity. Mel is a psychotherapist, marriage counsellor, author, two-time TEDx speaker, podcaster and a leadership consultant. He earned his MSW from Columbia University and Master of Philosophy from Lancaster University. Mel is one of the first contemporary practising psychotherapists to inc...

In episode 3 of the Joy Superpowers podcast, I’m talking with Daman Philip about the Joy Superpower of Conflict-resolution in Partner Relationships. Daman is an ICF Certified Coach and a Coach Transformation Academy certified senior professional Relationship coach. She is also a member of the Academy for Coaches and a member of the Worldwide Association of Female Professionals. As the founder &amp...