A practical approach to improving resilience and wellbeing using psychology and life perspective. Build confidence, reduce stress and make better decisions.
In this course, you teach yourself happiness. But with a bit of a twist...
Imagine being 101 years old.The lessons you’ve gathered over a lifetime are the unique treasure of reaching 101 years. But when your time comes, those lessons will fade unless you share them.
So, imagine this: what if you could pass those lessons on? And who better to benefit from them than your younger self? In other words, you—right now!
Pause for a moment to reflect on who you were 10, 20, 30 years ago—or more. Think about the wisdom you have today that your younger self lacked. What advice, insights, or guidance would you share?
This is the power of hindsight—the wisdom of experience and the lessons life teaches us.
Now, let’s take it further. What if you could project yourself forward in time to meet your 101-year-old self—the one who’s lived through everything you’re facing today and knows how it all turns out?
Imagine consulting that wise elder version of you. What would they say? What truths would they share to guide you toward a well-lived life?
So, is this a course about happiness?
Absolutely. Because the ultimate measure of a life well-lived is happiness.But here’s the twist: happiness isn’t just the absence of negativity. In fact, as your 101-year-old self will remind you, negative emotions often hold valuable lessons. Happiness isn’t a goal we chase—it’s an outcome we discover by living intentionally and authentically.
In this course, you’ll learn how to:
Behavioral psychologist, international speaker & trainer
Andy Edwards is an inspiring and motivating international speaker and trainer who delivers memorable presentations and workshops on business relationships, understanding others, influence, attitude, and teams. Having studied marketing and lectured on the CIM Marketing Diploma, he further qualified in behavioural psychology, and has a National Diploma in coaching. Andy is qualified to deliver several psychometric instruments and has an excellent knowledge of other psychological and communication models including Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). His books include: Why Can't People Be More Like Me?! (using simple psychometrics to understand self and others); LEADERSH*T (what your followers REALLY think of your leadership and how to change their minds); and Beyond Mars and Venus (a look at personal relationships through behavioural psychology). He has spoken in 14 countries and has worked with many commercial household names including JP Morgan, Stannah, Co Op, De Vere, Barclays, Simply Health, Sony and British Gas (to name but a few). In the public sector, Andy has worked with The NHS, The British Embassy (UAE), The Highways Agency, The National Apprenticeship Service, Business Link, Primary Care Trusts, and many local authorities. A sought-after keynote speaker, MC, masterclass presenter, trainer and coach, Andy is regularly booked for national conferences, staff conventions, away-days and AGMs for talks which are motivational, engaging, thought-provoking and fun. Andy is married to Ali and they live in Dorset, on the south coast of the UK, with their daughter, Rosie. He also has two grown-up sons of whom he is immensely proud. When not working, catch him on the golf course or ruining his garden with the opposite of green fingers.
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