Your mind is your best friend. But it can also be your worst enemy.
Are you grappling with stress, overwhelmed by leadership demands, or struggling to balance your professional and personal life? Many people like you encounter these challenges, but they don't realise there is a solution.
Introducing Positive Intelligence (PQ) – an advanced programme designed to help you manage stress, improve leadership effectiveness, and achieve a balanced and fulfilling life. Built on cutting-edge research and validated techniques, PQ empowers you to reach your highest potential and excel in every area of your life.
Welcome to Positive Intelligence (PQ)
Positive Intelligence (PQ) is a comprehensive approach that combines the latest findings in mental fitness with practical methodologies to foster personal and professional growth. The PQ programme focuses on:
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Stress Management: Convert stress into a source of strength and resilience.
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Leadership Enhancement: Cultivate the clarity, confidence, and empathy necessary for effective leadership.
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Work-Life Harmony: Attain a sustainable balance between professional responsibilities and personal well-being.
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Conflict Resolution: Transform conflicts into opportunities for constructive development.
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Personal and Professional Excellence: Leverage holistic strategies to thrive in all aspects of life.
Positive Intelligence (PQ) is a concept developed by Shirzad Chamine, which refers to the measure of an individual's mental fitness. It combines insights from neuroscience, positive psychology, cognitive psychology, and performance science to help people improve their mental well-being, achieve greater success, and find deeper fulfilment in life.
Positive Intelligence - How it works
At its core, Positive Intelligence is based on the idea that our minds are constantly influenced by two opposing forces: the “Saboteurs” and the “Sage”. The Saboteurs are negative thought patterns that generate stress, anxiety, self-doubt, and unhappiness. The Sage, on the other hand, represents the positive aspects of our mind that foster creativity, resilience, clarity, and inner peace.
The Saboteurs
The concept identifies ten primary Saboteurs, each embodying different negative thinking patterns:
1. Judge
The master Saboteur that criticizes self, others, and circumstances.
2. Controller
Seeks to take charge and control everything, leading to anxiety.
5. Hyper Achiever
Links self-worth to achievements, causing constant pressure.
8. Restless
Constantly seeks excitement and new experiences, avoiding focus.
3. Stickler
Perfectionist tendencies that can cause frustration and stress.
6. Victim
Emphasizes feelings of helplessness and martyrdom.
9. Hyper Vigilant
Always on high alert, anticipating potential problems.
4. Pleaser
Overly focused on pleasing others, often at one’s own expense.
7. Avoider
Evades difficult tasks and conflicts, leading to procrastination.
10. Hyper Rational
Overemphasis on logic and intellect, often at the cost of emotional connection.
Which is YOUR strongest Saboteur?
If you’re interested in joining the PQ Programme in September, request your Saboteur Assessment now and get access to a FREE Discovery Session.
The Sage
The Sage, in contrast to the Saboteurs, operates from five key powers: Empathy, Exploration, Innovation, Navigation, and Activation. By tapping into these powers, individuals can approach life’s challenges with a positive and proactive mindset. The Sage's approach encourages individuals to view problems as opportunities and to respond to adversity with resilience and creativity.
Mental Fitness
Positive Intelligence emphasizes the importance of building mental fitness to strengthen the Sage and weaken the Saboteurs. Mental fitness is developed through regular practice and exercises that increase self-awareness and emotional regulation. These exercises often include mindfulness techniques, reflection, and mental strategies designed to intercept negative thoughts and reframe them positively.
Here's what one client says:
“The Positive Intelligence programme has had a truly life-changing impact on me. As Cécile guided me through the training, her questions, wisdom and support were invaluable and I continue to be amazed that every week, our sessions offer me new, critical, insights, allowing me to deepen my development and continue to grow as a leader and colleague as well as personally."
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"Being part of a Pod was also valuable, as it provided a safe space for growth, reflection, and encouragement from like-minded individuals, a supportive community that kept me accountable and motivated throughout.
"The combination of PQ practices and the support of the Pod has allowed me to break free from self-sabotaging behaviours. I’ve gained a deeper understanding of myself and how to cultivate a positive mindset, which has been invaluable in both my personal and professional life. Over the last few weeks, I have taken steps to engage with my colleagues differently, to step out of my comfort zone and to really be the best leader I know I can be, without any sabotage. I feel more empowered and equipped to handle pressure and uncertainty, and I'm deeply grateful for this experience.
"This programme has truly been a game-changer, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to enhance their well-being and performance.”
Craig, Senior Leader at one of the UK’s biggest fashion retailers
How does it work?
The PQ programme is meticulously designed to integrate scientific research with practical application, following a structured methodology:
1. Initial Assessment
Begin with a comprehensive evaluation to identify your current mental fitness levels and understand how your mental patterns influence your performance and stress levels. Take the Saboteur Assessment now and get access to a FREE Discovery Session.
2. Core Training Modules
Engage in a series of scientifically-backed training modules that cover essential aspects of mental fitness. These modules focus on developing your mental agility, emotional resilience, and positive thinking.
3. Personalized Coaching
Receive tailored coaching from experienced PQ professionals - in your case, Dr Cécile Jenkins - who provides guidance, feedback, and support, either in a small group or individually. This personalized approach ensures that you can effectively integrate new strategies into your unique context.
4. Ongoing Evaluation and Support
Track your progress through regular assessments and feedback sessions. The programme includes continuous support to address emerging challenges and refine your approach, ensuring sustained growth and improvement.
5. Community Engagement
You have the option to join a network of like-minded professionals for shared learning and support. The community aspect provides additional resources and encouragement as you progress through the programme.
Daily Practice
15 minutes/day of app-guided practice enables you to build stronger mental muscles (neural pathways). These exercises are bite-sized to fit your busy schedule and customized based on how you self-sabotage.
Weekly Focus
Weekly hour-long video delivers deep experiential exploration of the week’s focus. You’ll feel inspired and energized to practice during the week in order to sustain the benefits experienced during the video sessions.
Measurable Progress
You’ll feel motivated through instant feedback on exactly how much progress you’re making towards building the three core muscles of mental fitness. Brain rewiring may be visible in MRI imaging within eight weeks.
Community Support
We help you establish a support and accountability group with other program participants.
Research has shown this to be a critical success factor for establishing lasting new positive habits of the mind.
Why choose the PQ programme?
The methods of Positive Intelligence are grounded in extensive scientific research, ensuring effectiveness and reliability. You can benefit from a comprehensive suite of resources, including interactive webinars, workshops, and one-on-one coaching, learning actionable tools and strategies that can be directly applied to real-world scenarios.Be part of a community that has been building around the world by joining a well-rounded programme that addresses all dimensions of mental fitness and personal development.
“I was introduced myself to PQ over a year ago now, and there hasn't been a day that I haven't felt the positive impact of it. The daily reminders to use my inner wisdom, with the practical application makes this such a gem of a programme. I'm so pleased I am now in a position to share this with the world!”
Dr Cécile Jenkins, Executive, Leadership & Life Coach and Founder of Working Life
→ Join the September 2024 entry
The registration for the September intake into the PQ programme is now open.
Enrol now in this 6-week programme and receive access to the PQ app, including daily training to support your new mental fitness habits, six weekly modules of 1 hour of deep dive online learning, and options to engage with the global PQ community.
Includes 8 weekly group coaching sessions, on Mondays, with intake (session 1) and closing (session 8). Set up and managed by ICF-qualified and experienced Coach, with daily check-ins available and support on standby.
Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your mindset and advance your career.
Register your interest now to secure your place and start your journey toward greater effectiveness and fulfilment.
Experience the power of Positive Intelligence. Transform challenges into opportunities and achieve your full potential with our scientifically validated approach.
I am interested in the PQ programme.
Shirzad Chamine
Author, CEO, Researcher, Advisor, Coach
Shirzad is the author of the New York Times bestselling Positive Intelligence. Shirzad has lectured on Positive Intelligence®️ at Stanford University and has trained faculty at Stanford and Yale business schools.
Shirzad has been the CEO of the largest coach training organization in the world. A preeminent C-suite advisor, Shirzad has coached hundreds of CEOs and their executive teams. His background includes a BA in psychology, an MS in electrical engineering, and an MBA from Stanford.
Dr Cécile Jenkins
Executive, Leadership & Life Coach
Cécile has worked over 20 years in corporate settings across various industries and through her deep understanding of organisational change, leadership and culture has helped a multitude of clients across many industries and sectors. Cécile also works as an Associate with Ezra Coaching, In Professional Development and Willow & Puddifoot, and through them has coached VPs, Executives, Directors, and other global senior leaders in Consulting, Healthcare, Energy, Financial Services and FMCG.
Cécile holds a qualification in Executive Coaching from the world-renowned Henley Business School and has over the years deepened her knowledge of transformational change with Positive Intelligence, Intentional Change Theory and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy. She also holds a PhD in the social sciences.
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