Choosing optimism to build resilience

About this episode

Aurecon's CEO Louise Adams discusses with Dr Kim Hazendonk the importance of optimism in building resilience and reshaping our mindset.

Explore the science behind optimism. Aurecon's CEO Louise Adams speaks with clinical neuropsychologist Dr Kim Hazendonk about how choosing a positive mindset can help us to reshape the way we think, lead and build resilience. Find out how we can re-train our brains for optimism, despite the negativity bias all around us.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Guest: Dr Kim Hazendonk

Topics covered

• optimism
• resilience
• neuropsychology
• mindset

Keywords

• positive mindset
• negativity bias
• brain training

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