Jana Dawson: Navigating Change with Strength-Based Approach | Bouncing Back #62

Welcome to another episode of Bouncing Back: The Personal Resilience Science Insights Podcast with your host, Joahanna Wickramaratne. Today, we dive into the fascinating world of navigating change using strengths-based approaches.
Joining us today is Jana Dawson, a Wellbeing Consultant and head of the Positive Psychology Department at the School of Positive Psychology. Jana's work revolves around enhancing well-being through heightened awareness, improved relationships, and active engagement. Her passion for positive psychology and strengths-based methods makes her a perfect guide for today’s topic.
In this episode, Jana Dawson unpacks the strengths-based approach to change and its roots in positive psychology. She explains how adopting a strengths-centered mindset is crucial for building personal resilience, especially amidst continuous challenges. Jana offers practical advice on recognising and harnessing personal strengths during professional turbulence, providing listeners with actionable steps to apply these principles in their daily work.
Jana also delves into the seamless integration of strengths-based approaches into professional practices, highlighting how such approaches not only foster personal resilience but also enhance overall well-being. Through her expert insights, listeners will learn to navigate change with confidence and resilience, transforming potential obstacles into opportunities for growth in both our personal and professional lives.
Follow Jana Dawson’s work at: www.linkedin.com/in/jana-dawson-she-her-mapp-7427a116/ and www.positivepsych.edu.sg/
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Timestamps:
00:00 Start
01:14 Guest Intro - Jana Dawson
03:15 Have you met Jana Dawson?
09:15 Definition of changes
12:44 Changes perspective
15:22 Using an abundance mindset to navigate change
20:48 Strengths and positive psychology: Focus on strengths instead of weaknesses
24:55 Building personal resilience through change
28:00 Recognizing our strengths
41:09 Gaining strengths in uncertainty moment
46:13 How abundance mindsets help you accept change and build resilience
52:19 Open Mic