Making Positive Psychology Work For Communities

Can ‘Wise Circles’ Improve Wellbeing?


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Kimberly Houston is a perceptive change agent and an inspiring leader. She has a belief in fairness and respect for self and others. She was the Chief Diversity Officer and Corporate Foundation President for Dow Corning Corporation, from which now she’s retired, and is active in many local, regional, and state organizations.

In this episode, Beverly chats with Kimberly Houston, who shares how she used PERMAH to improve the wellbeing of community leaders.

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You’ll Learn:
  • [03:04] - Kimberly explains what drew her to her work in positive psychology,
  • [06:57] - Kimberly shares how her deep dive into positive psychology has impacted her personally and professionally, and how some of the new tools she has gained has helped her see and experience life differently
  • [15:16] - Kimberly discusses her impact project from her certification program, in which she focused on women’s leadership and the concept of wisdom circles
  • [18:20] - Kimberly reflects on the powerful gains that came from her impact project on women’s leadership
  • [22:50] - Kimberly makes suggestions for people as they plan out their own impact projects, things to keep in mind, lessons she learned going through it herself
  • [26:54] - Kimberly takes on the Lightning Round!
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Until next time, take care!  Thank you, Kimberly!

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