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Pat Armitstead
‘You can’t lift your bottom line if your people are down’
According to the World Health Organization, by 2020 depression is expected to be a leading cause of disability worldwide, second only to cardiovascular disease.
The world’s first Joyologist, Pat Armitstead is an award-winning speaker and author who has toured internationally with Patch Adams and is founder of the International Humour in Business Awards.
A renowned expert on the role of humour in business and life, Pat will demonstrate how creativity and positive psychology can be used to empower people to shift negative perceptions and create new opportunities. A literal ideas factory, she transforms lives by shifting viewpoints on adversity and building resilience. It is this process of joyful empowerment that enables leaders and managers to get the most out of individuals and teams.
‘It’s time to study and acknowledge what is going right. Both the USA and NZ have among the highest rates of pessimism and depression in the world, and given the level of prosperity both nations experience we have to wonder why this is so!’
Pat was NSANZ President in 2002, convened two international speakers conventions, was winner of the Spirit of Excellence Award – 2002 Speaker of the year NZ and most awarded speaker 2000 (NSANZ). She won the NSW Tourism Award Media Section, is an accomplished artist and has produced 10 documentaries.
Who should attend:
- Managers/team leaders who want to positively influence individual/team productivity
- Individuals who wish to learn new and innovative ways to manage adversity
- Individuals who are open to the possibility of experiencing transformation and change with ease
Key learning outcomes:
- New innovative tools to manage adversity
- New tools to tap into their creativity and potential
- Creative and sustainable ways to maintain high energy levels
