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What is resilience? Is it just a fancy way to characterize a hopeful, upbeat personality or a positive spirit of never giving up? In Positively Resilient, Doug Hensch aims to take a different look at what turns out to be a much richer and deeper concept than just bouncing back from adversity.Martin Seligman, considered the father of positive psychology, has likened resilience to clearing the weeds from a rose garden, which can only reach its potential if the weeds are kept in check. Human beings face "weeds" of their own: Layoffs, health issues, stock market crashes, threats of terrorism, and natural disasters are all too common. Americans are busier, more stressed, and more anxious and depressed than they were during the Great Depression.Based on more than 40 years of research and 20 years of professional experience, Positively Resilient will help you discover:How any efforts toward personal change can be enhanced using several simple steps.
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Doug Hensch, brings a wealth of experience and passion to the work he provides for his clients. His philosophy is simple: Set meaningful goals. Identify your strengths. Work in them regularly.
This philosophy guided him at Nextel Communications where he led the company's eCare efforts that resulted in yearly savings that exceeded $10 million. Working in his strengths with purpose helped him launch a leading self-improvement web site that helped over 100,000 people increase their well-being and resilience.
Doug has touched the lives of business executives, managers, and individual contributors with innovative coaching, engaging workshops, and thought-provoking consulting. Dr. Martin Seligman, Fox Leadership Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and the 'father of Positive Psychology,' referred to Doug as one of his "most talented young colleagues."
His expertise is in coaching, facilitation, instructional design, and consulting. He has created workshops that focus on resilience, strengths, well-being and goals. In addition, Doug has been called upon to lead courses designed by his clients in the areas of consulting skills, presentations, conversations, and networking.
As an executive coach, Doug relies on his curiosity, experience and in-depth knowledge of human potential to help individuals set and exceed their goals. He typically uses a 360 review and several assessments (including the MBTI and Realise2 Strengths Survey) to lay the groundwork for transformation. Doug received his training and coaching credentials through the International Coaching Academy.
Doug received his Bachelor's in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania. He also earned a Master's in Education and a Master's in Organizational Management. In addition, Doug attended the International Coach Academy for his coaching credentials and is certified by the International Coaching Federation.
Doug lives and works in Leesburg, VA, and spends his free time coaching his two boys in football, basketball and baseball. In his spare time, Doug practices Gracie Jiu-Jitsu to learn about failure and humility.
