Beyond Positive Intelligence: Why Real Growth Requires More than Just Positivity

Beyond Positive Intelligence: Why Real Growth Requires More than Just Positivity

by | Feb 12, 2025 | coaching, self leadership, trauma

Positive Intelligence, aka PQ, focuses on identifying and overcoming internal ‘saboteurs’ – so-called negative thought patterns that can interfere with success and wellbeing. While this model resonates with many, it also presents critical limitations, particularly for individuals with histories of trauma, chronic stress, or unresolved inner conflict.

This article examines the strengths and shortcomings of the PQ framework, exposes the risks of oversimplified coaching approaches and inadequate coach education, and makes the case for a more trauma-wise, compassionate, and heart-centered approach – one that supports both coaches and individuals in fostering deeper self-awareness, self-acceptance, healing, and authentic growth.

Using the Change Triangle to Liberate Your Emotions & Reconnect with Your Authentic Self

Using the Change Triangle to Liberate Your Emotions & Reconnect with Your Authentic Self

by | May 10, 2023 | Authentic Self, emotions, self leadership

In this article, we will explore the Change Triangle and discuss how it can help us: better understand our emotions and how to process them, be aware of automatic defenses and reduce the interference of maladaptive patterns, embrace uncomfortable inhibiting emotions so we can get closer to our true, core emotions connect with our authentic selves to foster Self Leadership, and develop the inner capacities that promote a greater sense of emotional wellbeing and resilience.