BONUS SEASON: Appreciate Strengths – Fuelling Confidence & Capability

Ever notice how some changes leave people feeling energized and capable while others leave them exhausted and overwhelmed? What creates this difference? Why do some uncertainties feel like exciting challenges while others trigger that familiar "Oh FUD!" spiral of fear, uncertainty and doubt? This episode explores how to fuel people's confidence, make the most of their capabilities, and help them stay curious about how they can navigate change more effectively together. We share the A in our HEART framework with evidence-based approaches to help you build on people's strengths while also dealing with their challenges and struggles. 01.09 Michelle explains how our brains are wired to help us thrive through change - even when its challenging. 06:36 Michelle shares the 80/20 rule of change that helps to energize rather than exhaust people. 10:33 Michelle offers two organizational tools that can help workplaces embed a strengths-based approach change. 13:39 Mchelle outlines how leaders can map and support the strengths of their teams to navigate change together. 18.54 Michelle shares her favorite ways to develop her strengths during changes - even when her bosses haven't been supportive in the past. 26.19 Michelle explains why many leaders struggle to appreciate strengths even when it consistently improves the return on investment of their change efforts. 29.14 Michelle shares how a small health service have appreciated strengths at an organizational, team, and individual level across their workplace. 35.01 Michelle confesses to overplaying her appreciation of strengths at times and how she adjusts this now when needed. 37.55 Michelle offers a post-it note a-ha to help appreciate strengths through change.

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BONUS SEASON: Appreciate Strengths – Fuelling Confidence & Capability is an episode from Making Positive Psychology Work Podcast by Michelle McQuaid: Positive Psychology Teacher | Playful Change Activator | Huffington Post Blogger.

This episode is 40:41 long.

This episode was published on Oct 3, 2025.

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