Introduction

The First Positive Psychology Summit: UK was held in Bedford on the 27th and 28th April 2019.

Attendees

We were pleased to welcome thirty five delegates and speakers from all over the world to attend this informative and friendly community event.

Speakers

  • Steve Bagienski: Magic-based Workshops to build Community

  • Barry Docherty: Reaching the Hard to Reach

  • Tom Gillson: ‘Strickers’: Taking a PPI Idea to Reality

  • Martin Galpin: Beyond Questionnaires

  • Sarah Lewis: Surviving and Thriving as a Freelancer

  • Dr. Charles Margerison: Amazing Achievers

  • Frederika Roberts: Positive Education

Workshops

  • Andrew Foster: Executive Coaching Masterclass

  • Ravi Singh Gill and Jane Jennison: Social Eating

  • Tom Gillson: PPI Idea to Reality

  • Sarah Lewis: Coaching Cubes and Methodology

  • Theresa Quinn: Lego Serious Play

  • Matt Smith and Jane Jennison: Getting Published

  • Catherine Stacey: Networking

Feedback

This is what our delegates told us they liked:

“The feeling of it - easy and intimate”

“I loved that it was small and not academic, focussed equally on information and workshops”

“The social aspect, meeting wonderful people, learning and laughing so much”

“Positivity of people and general support. Really enjoyed it, thank you”

“Chance to interact with others”

“The informality and great organisation”

“A truly positive experience with a wonderful mix of talks, workshops and networking”

“Great people, excellent hosting team - made it very welcoming and friendly”