Over the past 10+ years, Sarah Scala Consulting has provided leadership development programs and interventions on a variety of topics. Client needs and requests have been varied.
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Recently I was kayaking on Cape Cod and a huge gust of wind came out of no where! It has been 18 years since I have had an unplanned capsize in my kayak. I have taught kayaking for 10 years in the past and have a solid roll in case I tip over. This was a very unique situation. I was kayaking with some friends who are advanced paddlers in the Nauset Marsh in Orleans and Eastham, MA, USA.
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The Pandemic continues to be quite challenging for most people. I am very thankful that there is a vaccine available, and grateful for all of the essential workers who have been working for the past year during COVID-19 to keep us safe and to provide us with needed services. During most challenging times, we can often reflect back and think about some good things that has happened. This is the silver lining, even as tragic as the pandemic has been.
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Between both the pandemic and political unrest, B Corps are seeking ways to endure and succeed in the world. For a number of years, I have been teaching and speaking about positive psychology - specifically Optimism, Resilience, and Grit. As we look at the our current social and political climate, BCORPS face new challenges that can be unsettling.
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As LGBTQ+ people, we need Grit to sustain our focus on our long term dreams and goals - both at work and at home. From coming out, again and again and again, to advocating for equal rights, belonging, inclusion, and equality, I feel like our work is never over. We also need to have long term Grit to be top performers at our jobs. Businesses need many more LGBTQ+ leaders on their Boards and C-Suites to more accurately reflect our presence in the larger population.
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Between both the pandemic and political unrest, employee owners are seeking ways to endure and succeed in the world. For a number of years, I have been teaching and speaking about positive psychology - specifically Optimism, Resilience, and Grit. As we look at the our current social and political climate, ESOPS face new challenges that can be unsettling.
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With both the pandemic and political unrest, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer and Non-Binary people are seeking ways to endure and succeed in the world. LGBTQ+ people face constant change that can be unsettling. For a number of years, I have been teaching and speaking about positive psychology - specifically Optimism, Resilience, and Grit.
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Resilience has become a hot topic recently, especially during the coronavirus pandemic. LGBTQ+ people face constant change that can be unsettling. Years ago, I read the book Flourish by Dr. Martin Seligman (University of Pennsylvania). Known as the founder of Positive Psychology, Seligman’s research explains the importance of resilience. Unlike IQ, resilience is a skill that can be taught and developed. Seligman’s work produced a model for building resilience called PERMA.
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Resilience has become a hot topic recently in business. Organizations face constant change that can be unsettling to leaders and employees. Years ago, I read the book Flourish by Dr. Martin Seligman (University of Pennsylvania). Known as the founder of Positive Psychology, Seligman’s research, detailed in this book, explains the importance of resilience. Since then, I have studied and taught business leaders and organizations ways to strengthen resilience, especially through challenging organizational change. Unlike IQ, resilience is a skill that can be taught and developed. Seligman’s work produced a model for resilience called PERMA.
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Grit is a combination of passion and perseverance. In an interview with Huffington Post, Angela Duckworth shared that “Gritty individuals approach the journey to mastery like a marathon rather than a sprint and this fuels their stamina to practice their talents over and over and over again.”
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Recently, I participated in a live course on Digital Learning Design offered by Dr. Allana Todman-Da Graca, founder of Turning on the Lights Global Institute. With her 20+ years of experience in designing digital learning and an contributor of The SAGE Encyclopedia of Online Education, I felt that I was in good hands to build these skills.
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Each week of social distancing, I am learning something new! Last week, I took an online class about designing online classes. What am I learning this week? I recently came across a FREE class online that teaches the “Top 10 Vegetables to Plant That Will Really Feed You” by Wild Abundance.
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Gratitude has many benefits professionally, emotionally, and physically. I practice gratitude each morning before I get out of bed by writing in a gratitude journal. I record 5 things that I am grateful for each day in my journal.
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I recently hiked Mt. Monadnock in southern New Hampshire with a friend. A few thousand feet into the 9-mile hike, we quickly realized that we were not going to be successful unless we changed our equipment because the entire trail had flooded and subsequently frozen. We strapped on spikes or crampons and were much more successful with more appropriate gear. We also used trekking poles to keep balance.
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Gratitude has many benefits professionally, emotionally, and physically. I practice gratitude each morning before I get out of bed by writing in a gratitude journal. I record 5 things that I am grateful for each day in my journal.
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Question: How important is it to practice optimism when starting or running a small business on Cape Cod?
Answer: Being optimistic is fundamental to being successful through business launch and growth, whether establishing a new business or buying a business or franchise.
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As my blog and newsletter readers know, I read and enjoy a lot of books each year! I am always looking to learn new skills and ways to keep growing my business, Sarah Scala Consulting. Here are my 5 favorite books on positive psychology.
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Career coaching is a resource that people can use throughout the chapters of their professional life. Whether you are looking for your very first job or are a CEO looking to retire and start that next chapter in your life, my clients have received a lot of value from career and transition coaching.
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