About
Workplace excellence doesn’t require perfection—it requires practices that bring out the best in people.
Who is Lisa Sansom? I’ve earned many different titles—Consultant, Coach, Speaker, Facilitator—but I like to use one that captures the purpose of them all: Positive Interventionist.
It’s a term I coined, but I’ve earned it, too. Since starting an MBA focused on Organizational Behavior in 1997, I’ve been continuing my education, diving deep into the latest research, and gaining a breadth of hands-on experience. You can find details on all these below, but more important is what they enable: I help individuals, teams, and organizations stuck in patterns of friction, frustration, and falling short of their potential, to step onto a positive new path.
More specifically, an upward spiral. Where colleagues bring out the best in those around them, strengths are amplified, and well-being and productivity naturally reinforce each other. Instead of chasing perfection, you’ll be empowered to thrive without it.
Here’s what you can expect working with me:
- Clarity on complex issues: I can diagnose as well as deliver, and my process of co-creation keeps things clear at every step.
- Solutions at any scale: I tailor interventions to your needs and budget, offering services that make a difference(< Link bolded text to Services page), at every size.
- A commitment to progress: I use proven methodologies and ensure knowledge transfer to create sustainable change.
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Why Lisa Sansom?
Education
- Rotman School of Management,MBA, Organizational Behaviour
- University of Pennsylvania, Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP)
- Royal Roads University, Doctor of Business Administration (candidate)
- Specialized certifications for coaching, change management, and process management.
Research
- Foundation of applied Positive Psychology, a science-backed approach to optimal performance
- Integrated methodologies from organizational behaviour, change management, and leadership development
- Continual learning to ensure the most up-to-date strategies
- Conducting research on effective feedback in the workplace
Experience
- Over 25 years consulting on a range of workplace challenges
- Smith School of Business at Queen’s University MBA Performance Coach
- INSEAD leadership developmentLearning Coach
- President, Work and Organizations Division of the International Positive Psychology Association
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What does this mean for you and your organization?
Research-backed methodologies to help your team, department and workplace function more effectively.
Actionable strategies that foster both wellbeing and business outcomes.
Support for employee performance, engagement, motivation, innovation, and resilience.
A sense of community and belonging, as well as alignment with corporate objectives.
Tailored training to your specific needs, incorporating the most recent research and insights on thriving organizations.
Lisa Sansom In The Press
- September 2021 – How to be an Effective Leader – AOL
In January 2021, Lisa started working on her doctorate, and is writing less online content. She is still sharing interesting articles on Facebook and Twitter – please connect there.
- September 2020 – Yes, You Can Thrive During a Pandemic – Women Aspire Together magazine
- April 2020 – Resilience Resources – Active Constructive Responding – Eudaimonic by Desigh
- April 2020 – Resilience Resources – Growth Mindset – Eudaimonic By Design
- April 2020 – Resilience Resources – Tracking Daily Progress – Eudaimonic By Design
- April 2020 – Resilience Resources – Embracing a Growth Mindset – Eudaimonic By Design
- April 2020 – Resilience Resources – WOOP – Eudaimonic by Design
- March 2020 – Resilience Resources – Self-Efficacy – Eudaimonic by Design
- Jan 2020 – Three Ways to Reset Negative Thoughts – WeightWatchers
- Dec 2019 – How to Handle the Psychological Impact of Being Fired – LiveCareer
- Sept 2019 – How Do I Stay Positive in a Negative World – OLD podcast
- July 2019 – How to Find Meaning and Purpose In Your Life – Upjourney
- July 2019 – Tips for Running an Effective Meeting – CyberCoders
- July 2019 – How to Not Take Things Personally – Upjourney
- July 2019 – Why Human Behavior Is Key to Successful Change Management – CMS Wire
- June 2019 – How To Stop Feeling Overwhelmed At Work – UpJourney
- June 2019 – Why You Hate Everyone and What To Do About It – UpJourney
- May 2019 – Here’s How to Give Feedback to Someone Who’s Defensive – Fast Company
- May 2019 – How to Deal with Irrational People – UpJourney
- May 2019 – Why Parents Need Self-Regulation – Learning Success System
- March 2019 – Best Practices in Cultivating Actionable Feedback – IvyExec
- February 2019 – The Power of Positive People – SparkPeople
- December 2018 – 21 Reasons Why Money Can’t Buy Happiness – UpJourney
- December 2018 – Car Wash Magazine – Consolidation and Culture
- December 2018 – Weight Watchers – Harnessing the Power of Optimism
- November 2018 – Training Industry – Managing End-of-year Stress in the Workplace
- October 2018 – Reader’s Digest – 17 Amazing Things Bosses Do Every Day
- September 2018 – Business Insider – 10 Tips For Quitting Your Job Without Burning Bridges
- September 2018 – Biz Babes With Soul Podcast – On Becoming the Leader You’re Meant to Be
- August 2018 – FlexJobs – 3 Interview Tips for Introverts That Can Help Boost Confidence
- August 2018 – Smartsheet – Turbocharge Your Team: The Winner’s Guide to Team Communication
- July 2018 – Student Loan Hero – Money Mistakes New Moms Should Avoid
- July 2018 – Epoch Times – Willpower Is Not Enough
- June 2018 – Fupping – Inspiring and Powerful Books that Teachers Should Read
- June 2018 – Fupping – 8 Valuable Tips For Dealing With Being Under Pressure
- June 2018 – Maroon Oak – Lead your workday with 12 Efficiency Mantras
- May 2018 – Nation Swell – How to find Meaningful Work
- May 2018 – STAR Coaching Show – Creating Organizational Alignment
- May 2018 – Scott Amyx – Experts share their secrets to getting published
- March 2018 – Bustle – How to find a larger purpose in your work
- March 2018 – Fingercheck – 10 Free Ways to Motivate Employees
- March 2018 – video interview with Radical Joy Seeking Women’s Group – Change Cycle
- March 2018 – LinkedIn article about Lisa’s interview with EnVivo
- March 2018 – video interview on EnVivoLive – Managing Through Change
- Jan 2018 – Fit Small Business – Top 20 Employee Discipline Tips from the Pros
- Jan 2018 – Medium – Resistance is futile: 8 tried and tested tips to get employees to embrace change
- Jan 2018 – CIO Magazine – 8 ways you’re failing at change management
- Dec 2017 – Flex Jobs – Negative Performance Review? Tips to Repair Your Reputation
- Nov 2017 – Spark People -Is a Toxic Work Environment Sabotaging Your Health?
- Oct 2017 – Next Year Now Podcast – Learn The Most Effective Habits & Practices From Some Of The World’s Best Experts
- Oct 2017 – Fingercheck – The Importance of Socializing in the Workplace
- Sept 2017 – ThriveWorks – 5 Essentials to Having a Truly Fulfilling Day, Every Day
- 2017 – Badge of Awesome
- Sept 2016 – Steal This Presentation – Lisa’s PP presentation is in the top 5
- Mar 2016 – Lisa is a “Badass women” in positive psychology
- Mar 2016 – Skype interview with Positive Psychology People on “What Exactly is Positive Psychology”
- Nov 2014 – Michelle McQuaid TV – How to be more engaged at work
- Oct 2014 – Forbes – Why Is Lack Of Employee Recognition A Chronic Problem
- Oct 2014 – Building Healthier Workplaces – conference speaker
- Aug 2014 – CyberCoders – Creating a more positive work culture
- July 2014 – Video interview with PPND TV about positive psychology and workplaces
- Jul 2014 – CPPA presenter – Pre-Conference Workshop: Experiential Corporate Training on Positive Psychology
- Nov 2013 – PMC Training – Making a Change at Work
- Sept 2013 – VIA Institute on Character – How to Make the Most of your Strengths
- Aug 2012 – Toronto Star – Positive psychology may help overcome fear, trauma
- June 2012 – BlogTalkRadio – interview with Lisa Sansom
- 2011 – Freshgigs – Reaching Goals
- 2011 – Freshgigs – Looking after yourself when you’re self-employed
- 2011 – Freshgigs – Lucky Charms
- 2011 – Freshgigs – Who are your mentors?
- 2011 – Freshgigs – What do you do to meet your goals?
- 2011 – Freshgigs – Learn to be more optimistic
- 2011 – Freshgigs – When less is not more
- 2011 – Freshgigs – Appreciative Networking
- 2011 – Freshgigs – What does your marketing say about you?
- 2011 – Freshgigs – How to find out what your clients really want
- 2011 – Freshgigs – Breakfast to go
- Feb 2009 – Bridges to Better Business conference – presenter
- 2009 – ICF-GTA presentation
- 2009 – ICF Toronto Fall 2009 Conference presenter
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