The Journal
Imagination: the power within
The Olympics remind that the seemingly impossible can be within our grasp. We might not all be able to claim our spot in the history books as Olympians but we can still imagine. What might happen next if….
Imagine to ‘see’ possibilities
Imagination as a skill that empowers us to ‘see’ more possibilities, problem solve and plan a future was the focus of an article in Psychology Today. Shahram Heshmat PhD wrote about our ability to imagine possible futures and to invent alternate realities. describing this skill as the capacity, “to see something that does not exist”.
Building teams in a WFH ‘new normal’
I was talking to a friend over the long weekend about all we’d gained and all we’d lost by working from home. The gains seemed obvious, to us, while the losses were all about human connections.
Preventive measures needed to address mental health
I attended a recent Sydney Ideas event that demonstrated a need for preventive measures in mental health against a backdrop of rising workers’ compensation claims in the area.
Imagination to address Employee Hierarchy of Needs
How do you retain staff; a new idea has emerged from author Shep Hyken. In Forbes magazine, he outlines an Employee Hierarchy of Needs, his own creation inspired from Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. The two areas where fostering an imagination can help are at the top of the pyramid. Growth and fulfilment.
An imagination task to gain respite from the Xmas frenzy
An imagination tip to survive and thrive despite the ‘traditional’ pre-Christmas frenzy.
ABC Radio features Dawn Adams, Imagination Session® founder
ABC Radio Gold Coast recently invited me on their Breakfast Show with Nicole Dyer to talk all things imagination. In this wonderful chat with Nicole, we discussed my research into imagination and its many positive impacts.
A new strategy needed to address wellbeing
More evidence this week that enhancing and growing mental health resilience requires new strategies. Allianz Australia is calling for a workplace realignment as cost of living, burnout and fatigue are increasingly impacting all four generations now working together.
Imagination Session® is a new strategy designed to build resilience as we reconnect with our imaginations to touch laughter, joy, optimism and hope.
Imagine to adapt to changing times
When market conditions change, we need to tap into our imaginations to reinvent our professional lives or our businesses. Whether it’s for a career change or to build longevity in a corporation, being adaptable has become a core skill we can access through imagination.
Imagination and happiness: skills for a better world
Like happiness, imagination is a learnt skill that empowers us to connect to the positives in life, both in mindset and, when put in practice, can be translated into action.
Imagination to address loneliness
The group sessions I run on imagination can offer an antidote to isolation and loneliness. There is a pressing need; addressing this ‘epidemic’ is vital to retain staff, according to Sophie Renton from McCrindle who spoke at the recent Bondi Innovation Forum.
Imagination: to build resilience
A recent article in The Sydney Morning Herald reminds that a study of the humanities equips us with the skills to better cope with uncertainty. Imagination has that same effect. Why? Because it accepts, at its core, that change is inevitable.
Invitation: Explore our research on imagination
I’ve made it easier for you to access my research on the many benefits of imagination
It’s time: for new wellbeing strategies
Is it time to consider new strategies to address wellbeing as the latest data on Australian workplaces provides yet another wake-up call to act. The 2023 State of the Future of Work Report found that physical and mental health in Australia’s workplaces are in a poorer state than when the pandemic began. To me, that’s shocking news.
An investment in imagination pays dividends
An investment in imagination offers an impressive ROI. Here is some of the latest data.
Evidence: imagination enhances wellbeing
I often seek out evidence to my conviction, that happiness is good for our wellbeing. And this week, I discovered a report that links imagination to increased happiness, love and connection.
Imagination to build a better world
How does imagination feed our vision for personal, societal, professional and corporate change?
Imagine to access hope, optimism
In a session I ran last week, I was reminded of the importance of imagination to foster wellbeing.
New wellbeing and team building solutions for 2023
In 2023, are you searching for a new solution to address the issues around wellbeing, team building and business sustainability?
A holiday wish
Wishing you happy holidays and a wonderful new year. Whether I’ve connected with you recently, or we’ve been linked for awhile, or you are an occasional reader of my posts, I wish you the very, very best.