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CiPP Tours: Elvis Sighting in Old Saybrook

CiPP Tours: Elvis Sighting in Old Saybrook

by Nicole Stottlemyer There were tons of great things about our last CiPP Tour, in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, on June 15, including the salmon made by our amazing hostess, Trish Walden (everyone...

The Science of Career Happiness

The Science of Career Happiness

by Denise Riebman I make people cry. A lot. It’s not intentional, but there are two questions I ask during career coaching that can trigger waterworks: “What do you love to do?” and “What are you...

CiPP Tours: Three Kinds of Connection

CiPP Tours: Three Kinds of Connection

by Nicole Stottlemyer People often ask, “What happens at a CiPP Tour?” The silly side of me wants to answer with a coy smile, “What happens at CiPP Tour stays at CiPP Tour.” Although that would be a...

Authenticity 2.0

Authenticity 2.0

by Dr. Karissa Thacker Our common-sense point of view about authenticity is to "just be yourself." But the reality is it's just not that simple. We all find ourselves in situations where doing what...

CiPP Tours: The Whole Is Greater Than the Sum

CiPP Tours: The Whole Is Greater Than the Sum

by Nicole Stottlemyer They say that “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” As I sat in the Certificate in Positive Psychology (CiPP) classroom, with 180 other students from around the...

Practicing Perspective

Practicing Perspective

by Megan McDonough In every moment... we have a choice. Whether it's deciding to take a course or deciding what to eat, the act of choosing is powerful. When that choice is made with conscious...

A New Partnership with VIA

A New Partnership with VIA

by Megan McDonough I believe in the power of like-minded people coming together in service of a shared vision to make a positive difference. That’s why I’m excited to announce WBI’s new partnership...