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Dan Collinson and Lesley Lyle graduated with a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) at a ceremony in September and have set up a company – Positive Psychology Learning (PPL) – which offers positive psychology courses, consultancy and coaching.


Its Introduction to Positive Psychology two-day courses – which next run on November 26- 27 at University Campus Aylesbury Vale (UCAV) – will help individuals explore how to apply positive psychology concepts into their daily lives, both at work and home.


And there are course discounts on offer for those who go on to study a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) at the University. The MAPP course is one of only a dozen of its kind in the world and can be studied either


Think positive … and reap business rewards


Two recent graduates from Buckinghamshire New University have launched new courses – endorsed by the University – in positive psychology, an emerging science-based branch of traditional psychology which focuses on how people thrive, succeed and enjoy optimum health


part-time or by distance learning.


Dr Matthew Smith, who co-runs the MSc Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) course at Buckinghamshire New University said: "At Bucks, all of our courses are designed to improve our students' employment prospects when they graduate. I'm delighted that two of our alumni are using the skills they learned to set up their own business. Both Dan and Lesley frequently push the edges of the discipline into new territories and I wish them every success in their new venture."


Collinson, from Marlow Bottom, outlined how business can benefit from positive psychology: “The application of positive psychology at work is of particular interest to us, especially the areas of strengths and resilience. We’re fascinated how these two areas have a positive impact in the workplace


HWYE competition celebrates young entrepreneurship


The 2015 Haines Watts Young Entrepreneur of the Year finals take place on November 12 in Reading. Details of the finalists and overall winner will be revealed in the next edition and on the website (www.hwye.co.uk)


The HWYE finals are being held just before the start of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW – November 16-22), the world’s largest campaign to promote entrepreneurship and encourage the next generation of entrepreneurs to consider starting up their own business.


The competition and initiatives like GEW and GROW at Green Park (www.connecttvt.co.uk/ grow) bring together start-ups, innovators and developers to meet, network and collaborate. They inspire talented young people who are business-minded with activities designed to help them explore their potential and, as such, they are important building blocks for our future business leaders.


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Kapil Davda, chairman of the HWYE judges, said: “Partners from Haines Watts interviewed young entrepreneurs at their offices around the Thames Valley to find this year’s competition finalists. This region truly has some wonderful entrepreneurial talent and more young people are joining their ranks daily. We are delighted to be able to encourage and support them on their business journey.


“We look forward to announcing the deserving winners soon.“


The many talented applicants who didn't make it through to this year’s HWYE finals might be interested in applying for the 2016 competition when it opens next spring.


THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE – THAMES VALLEY – NOVEMBER 2015


increasing employee engagement, productivity, employee wellbeing, success and job satisfaction, as well as lowering employee turnover, levels of stress and the number of employee sick days.


“There are straightforward activities that organisations can implement to help gain a competitive advantage and go from good to great.”


Lyle said: "We spend a large proportion of our lives at work. If we don't enjoy that experience it can have a negative impact on our wellbeing and personal relationships as well as being detrimental to the organisation. Whether from a 'top down' or 'bottom up' approach, positive psychology enables people to make the small changes that often facilitate profoundly positive outcomes.”


Positive Psychology Learning is the


only UK company which provides positive psychology courses run in association with a university.


Lyle added: "We are honoured to have this partnership with Bucks New University, one of the leading institutions for positive psychology in the world."


Both Collinson and Lyle have more than 25 years' experience in training, coaching and consultancy and work with a range of sectors including education, business and health.


Further information about how to book on to the courses can be found on the website below.


Details: www. positivepsychologylearning.com


Some of last year’s HWYE competition finalists, judges and speakers


For further information about the Haines Watts Young Entrepreneur competition visit the website.


Details: www.hwye.co.uk


Haines Watts Young Entrepreneur competition is on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.


For further information about Haines Watts:


Details: www.hwca.com


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