In this enlightening episode of The Hope Matrix Podcast, Kathryn Goetzke sits down with Diane Dreher, Ph.D., a positive psychology coach, researcher, and author, to explore the transformative power of hope. Diane shares her groundbreaking research on hope interventions, her personal journey of overcoming challenges, and the practical tools she uses to help others cultivate resilience and purpose.
Together, they discuss the teachability of hope, goal-setting strategies, visualization techniques, and the impact of hope on mental well-being, academic success, and personal growth. Diane also shares highlights from her latest work, Pathways to Inner Peace, and her commitment to promoting hope within communities and through collaboration.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with actionable insights to help you build your "hope muscle" and create a life of purpose and possibility.
About Diane Dreher:
Diane Dreher, PhD, PCC, is an author, positive psychology coach, researcher, professor emeritus at Santa Clara University, and senior research scholar at the Positive Psychology Guild in the UK. Her books include The Tao of Inner Peace, The Tao of Personal Leadership, The Tao of Womanhood, Inner Gardening, and Your Personal Renaissance. Diane’s work explores the convergence of Eastern Philosophy with positive psychology, leadership, and hope.
Find out more about Diane Dreher and her work: https://www.dianedreher.com/
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