Upcoming and Past Events

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August 7, 2024

Organizations At Their Best

Introductory Webinar with Dr. Jillian Coppley

Meet VIA staff for an early look at our Organizations at Their Best courses and learning pathways and how to become a certified VIA Workplace Consultant.​

Find out how taking our brand new courses can transform your individual engagement and workplace culture through VIA’s new learning experiences.

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Coaching Webinar > Jane Anderson (May)

June 11, 2024

Strengths-Based Coaching and VIA’s Pro Dashboard 

Jane Anderson

Coach, Consultant, and VIA Faculty Member Jane Anderson will share the tips and tricks she's developed over the years to elevate wellbeing for teams and individuals with the science of character strengths. She'll also show you how to use many of VIA's free tools like the Pro Dashboard and fee-based tools like the Total 24 Report. 

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May 2024 Mindful Pause

May 16, 2024

Mindful Pause

Dr. Ryan Niemiec

Join Dr. Ryan Niemiec, VIA Chief Science and Education Officer and the founder of Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice for a 30-minute Mindful Pause in your busy day. The third Thursday of each month Dr. Niemiec hosts this special event live on VIA's LinkedIn page. We hope to see you there!  

Access this event on VIA's LinkedIn Page at 12:30 pm ET. 

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Mindful Pause and Sustainability

April 18, 2024

Mindful Pause

Dr. Ryan Niemiec

Join Dr. Ryan Niemiec, VIA Chief Science and Education Officer and the founder of Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice for a 30-minute Mindful Pause in your busy day. The third Thursday of each month Dr. Niemiec hosts this special event live on VIA's LinkedIn page. We hope to see you there!  

Access this event on VIA's LinkedIn Page at 12:30pm ET. 

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April Webinar with Jane Anderson

April 10, 2024

Strengths-Based Coaching and VIA’s Pro Dashboard 

Jane Anderson

Coach, Consultant, and VIA Faculty Member Jane Anderson will share the tips and tricks she's developed over the years to elevate wellbeing for teams and individuals with the science of character strengths. She'll also show you how to use many of VIA's free tools like the Pro Dashboard and fee-based tools like the Total 24 Report. 

Click here to sign up for future webinars.

Strengths-Based Coaching and VIA’s Pro Dashboard

March 26, 2024

Strengths-Based Coaching and VIA’s Pro Dashboard 

Jane Anderson

Coach, Consultant, and VIA Faculty Member Jane Anderson will share the tips and tricks she's developed over the years to elevate wellbeing for teams and individuals with the science of character strengths. She'll also show you how to use many of VIA's free tools like the Pro Dashboard and fee-based tools like the Total 24 Report. 

Click here to sign up for future webinars.

March Mindful Pause

March 21, 2024

Mindful Pause

Dr. Ryan Niemiec

Join Dr. Ryan Niemiec, VIA Chief Science and Education Officer and the founder of Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice for a 30-minute Mindful Pause in your busy day. The third Thursday of each month Dr. Niemiec hosts this special event live on VIA's LinkedIn page. We hope to see you there!  

Access this event on VIA's LinkedIn Page at 12:30pm ET. 

Click here to watch the recording.

Discover Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice

March 19, 2024

Discover Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice

Danielle Casioppo

Join Danielle Casioppo to experience VIA's Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice, which is offered as an 8-week course. For the first time ever, we're offering the course on weekends and evenings. On March 19th, Danielle will share what it's like to grow from this powerful course. This event is free and includes a few of her most popular mindfulness and strengths practices. 

Recording not available for this event.

Free Webinar: Coaching and Positive Psychology

February 26, 2024

Coaching and Positive Psychology

Dr. Suzy Green and Faisal Khan

Discover how coaches and consultants employ character strengths to promote flourishing for individuals and teams. Topics covered: What does it mean to take a positive psychology approach to coaching? What is the role of character strengths in personal development? Why do some employees complain about wellness washing? How can we integrate wellbeing practices that are more durable and effective? How can character strengths interventions enhance team collaboration?

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Take a Mindful Pause with Dr. Ryan Niemiec

February 22, 2024

Live Event: Mindful Pause with Dr. Ryan Niemiec

Break Free from AutoPilot. Join Us for a Mindful Pause

In the midst of your busy day, take 30 minutes with Dr. Ryan Niemiec to reset and restore your deep energy. Join us for this brief positive intervention and discover the benefits of mindfulness and strengths! It's free and open to the public.

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Unlock Your Clients' Potential

February 6, 2024

Unlock Your Clients’ Potential

Gain expert insights from a strengths-based coach/consultant who is practiced in facilitating growth in others through awareness and application of character strengths. This webinar gives you an inside peek at how our Pro Dashboard and Total 24 Report are designed to help you support your clients.

Recording not available for this event.

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Create a Thriving Classroom in 5 Steps

January 17, 2024

Create a Thriving Classroom in 5 Steps

Finish the Year Strong

January is a great time to consider how to finish the year strong. This webinar will help you flip the script with your students from what's wrong to what's strong. You’ll get:Free strengths-based classroom resources you can download and use; Access to deeply discounted classroom resources and our ready-made strengths-based lessons; The opportunity to win a bundle of free strengths-based classroom resources; and Practical--and proven--strategies for creating a thriving classroom.

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Revitalize Your Spirit with Mindfulness and Strengths

January 10, 2024

Revitalize Your Spirit with Mindfulness and Strengths

Revitalize Your Spirit

Each year Dr. Ryan Niemiec shares the wisdom and inspiration of his Mindfulness-Based Strengths Program (MBSP) with participants from around the world. In this webinar, he’s offering a free one-hour peek at this transformative experience. Learn: The benefits of an MBSP community. Mindfulness myths and facts. How to shift from what's wrong to what's strong.

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Appreciation of Beauty & Excellence
Transcendence
"I recognize, emotionally experience, and appreciate the beauty around me and the skill of others."
Bravery
Courage
"I act on my convictions, and I face threats, challenges, difficulties, and pains, despite my doubts and fears."
Creativity
Wisdom
"I am creative, conceptualizing something useful, coming up with ideas that result in something worthwhile."
Curiosity
Wisdom
“I seek out situations where I gain new experiences without getting in my own or other people’s way.”
Fairness
Justice
“I treat everyone equally and fairly, and give everyone the same chance applying the same rules to everyone.”
Forgiveness
Temperance
“I forgive others when they upset me and/or when they behave badly towards me, and I use that information in my future relations with them.”
Gratitude
Transcendence
“I am grateful for many things and I express that thankfulness to others.”
Honesty
Courage
“I am honest to myself and to others, I try to present myself and my reactions accurately to each person, and I take responsibility for my actions.”
Hope
Transcendence
“I am realistic and also full of optimism about the future, believing in my actions and feeling confident things will turn out well.”
Humility
Temperance
"I see my strengths and talents but I am humble, not seeking to be the center of attention or to receive recognition."
Humor
Transcendence
"I approach life playfully, making others laugh, and finding humor in difficult and stressful times."
Judgment
Wisdom
"I weigh all aspects objectively in making decisions, including arguments that are in conflict with my convictions."
Kindness
Humanity
"I am helpful and empathic and regularly do nice favors for others without expecting anything in return."
Leadership
Justice
"I take charge and guide groups to meaningful goals, and ensure good relations among group members."
Love
Humanity
"I experience close, loving relationships that are characterized by giving and receiving love, warmth, and caring."
Love of Learning
Wisdom
"I am motivated to acquire new levels of knowledge, or deepen my existing knowledge or skills in a significant way."
Perseverance
Courage
"I persist toward my goals despite obstacles, discouragements, or disappointments."
Perspective
Wisdom
"I give advice to others by considering different (and relevant) perspectives and using my own experiences and knowledge to clarify the big picture."
Prudence
Temperance
"I act carefully and cautiously, looking to avoid unnecessary risks and planning with the future in mind.”
Self-Regulation
Temperance
"I manage my feelings and actions and am disciplined and self-controlled."
Social Intelligence
Humanity
"I am aware of and understand my feelings and thoughts, as well as the feelings of those around me."
Spirituality
Transcendence
"I feel spiritual and believe in a sense of purpose or meaning in my life; and I see my place in the grand scheme of the universe and find meaning in everyday life."
Teamwork
Justice
"I am a helpful and contributing group and team member, and feel responsible for helping the team reach its goals."
Zest
Courage
"I feel vital and full of energy, I approach life feeling activated and enthusiastic."