# Positive Group: The world is changing\. Are you ready?

> Dedicated to improving the health, wellbeing and performance of individuals and organisations through applied psychology and neuroscience\.

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## Pages
- [Meet our experts](https://www.positivegroup.org/team/)
- [Contact us](https://www.positivegroup.org/contact-us/)
- [All the latest from the world of psychology](https://www.positivegroup.org/loop/)
- [Approach](https://www.positivegroup.org/approach/)
- [Positive for business](https://www.positivegroup.org/)

## Posts
- [Published in Harvard Business Review: What 35 Senior Leaders Reveal About AI Adoption ](https://www.positivegroup.org/loop/articles/what-35-senior-leaders-reveal-about-ai-adoption/): Based on interviews with 35 senior leaders, our new Harvard Business Review article reveals a clear gap: ambition and investment in AI are soaring, but organisational readiness is lagging\. The biggest barrier? Human factors — culture, trust, and leadership behaviour\.

## Case Studies
- [How we're supporting organisational growth with psychological skills](https://www.positivegroup.org/case-study/cool-planet/)

## Podcasts
- [Barry and Margaret Mizen](https://www.positivegroup.org/podcast/the-resilient-road-series-one-barry-and-margaret-mizen/): In this episode we explore how belief and community can help people find the strength to overcome challenges through the story of campaigners Barry and Margaret Mizen\.
- [Brett Archibald](https://www.positivegroup.org/podcast/the-resilient-road-series-two-brett-archibald/): In this episode we look at the story of Brett Archibald, who managed to survive almost 29 hours in the Indian Ocean after falling overboard on a surf\-charter boat in 2013\.
- [Robert Bilott](https://www.positivegroup.org/podcast/the-resilient-road-series-two-robert-bilott/): In this episode we hear the brave and enduring story of Rob Bilott, a lawyer from Ohio who spent decades in legal battles with DuPont over contaminated drinking water\.
- [Vernon Turner](https://www.positivegroup.org/podcast/the-resilient-road-series-two-vernon-turner/): In this episode we hear the inspirational story of former NFL player Vernon Turner, who found a sense of duty and purpose in football after years of hardship\.
- [Hersha Patel](https://www.positivegroup.org/podcast/the-resilient-road-series-two-hersha-patel/): In this episode we hear from presenter and film\-maker Hersha Patel, who found herself the victim of a global shaming when a video of her cooking rice went viral\.

## Reports
- [The AI Leadership Challenge in Law](https://www.positivegroup.org/loop/reports/the-ai-leadership-challenge-in-law/): AI is reshaping legal practice and redefining value in the sector\. Download our latest report to see how leadership behaviours turn experimentation into real impact\. 
- [How to Lead in the AI Age](https://www.positivegroup.org/reports/how-to-lead-in-the-ai-age/): Latest research shows people, not tech, determine AI success\. This report introduces new concepts and tools to build the judgment and readiness needed for AI\-era leadership\.
- [Positive Covid\-19 Insights Report](https://www.positivegroup.org/reports/positive-covid-19-insights-report/): The Positive Group has undertaken this special research report into the psychological health of MSI Global Alliance \(MSI\) member firms during the Covid\-19 pandemic\.
- [Leadership behaviours and their impact on health, performance and culture](https://www.positivegroup.org/reports/leadership-behaviours-and-their-impact-on-health-performance-and-culture/): Earlier this year, we undertook a special research project to investigate leadership behaviours and their impact on psychological health, performance and culture\.
- [The Wellbeing Revolution](https://www.positivegroup.org/reports/the-wellbeing-revolution/): In this report we explored the link between wellbeing and performance, emphasising the need for proactive strategies and their positive impact\.

## Skills
- [Awareness](https://www.positivegroup.org/skill/awareness/)
- [Focus](https://www.positivegroup.org/skill/focus/)
- [Mindset](https://www.positivegroup.org/skill/mindset/)
- [Connection](https://www.positivegroup.org/skill/connection/)

## Solutions
- [Talks](https://www.positivegroup.org/solutions/talks/)
- [Executive](https://www.positivegroup.org/solutions/executive/)
- [Leaders](https://www.positivegroup.org/solutions/leaders/)
- [Insights](https://www.positivegroup.org/solutions/insights/)

## Talks
- [The Resilient Mind: Navigating Change with Confidence](https://www.positivegroup.org/talk/the-resilient-mind-navigating-change-with-confidence/): As humans we perceive uncertainty to be overwhelming and threatening\. The recent years have been marked by prolonged periods of change, disruption and lingering uncertainty\. In this talk, we will delve into the psychological and physiological aspects of stress and anxiety, sharing strategies designed to enhance our tolerance of uncertainty\. We will also share practical ways to reset, re\-energise, and bolster resilience\.
- [Stronger Together: The Psychology of Social Glue](https://www.positivegroup.org/talk/social-glue-building-team-collaboration-and-cohesion/): Human connection is critical to building collective adaptability and resilience at work\. Through the lenses of evolutionary psychology and neuroscience, we explore the importance of strong team bonds and why ‘social glue’ is essential for collaboration and collective intelligence\. Participants will come away with practical tips to improve connection, collaboration and cohesion in their teams\.
- [The Power Of Storytelling: Inspire, Influence, Align](https://www.positivegroup.org/talk/the-power-of-storytelling-inspire-influence-align/): While we’re faced with increasingly novel challenges in our work, the ancient art of storytelling remains a powerful, and often overlooked, tool for individual and collective behaviour change\. In this talk, a Positive psychologist will explore the science of imagination and storytelling, and how we can use these practical skills to embrace uncertainty, connect with others, and overcome challenges effectively\.
- [The Extended Mind: Human Skills for the AI Revolution](https://www.positivegroup.org/talk/the-extended-mind-human-skills-for-the-ai-revolution/): AI technologies are transforming the way we work\. This shift isn’t just technological, but deeply human\. In this talk, we explore the psychological skills needed to navigate collaboration with AI and how to overcome common biases and risks to get the most from this technology\.
- [Future Fit: Human Skills for a Changing World](https://www.positivegroup.org/talk/future-fit-human-skills-for-a-changing-world/): How do we become future\-fit for an ever\-changing world of work? According to the World Economic Forum, the key to thriving in the future lies in human psychological skills\.

These psychological skills enable us to optimise our cognitive abilities, adapt to change, and manage uncertainty\. By building resilience and adaptability, we can continue to develop skills and innovate amid rapid change and future challenges\.
In this talk, we will explore science\-backed ways to develop these skills and harness them in our daily work, both now and in the future\.

## Team Members
- [Yasmin Lambert](https://www.positivegroup.org/profiles/yasmin-lambert/): Yasmin has been a senior leader at RSG Consulting, and now RSGI, for 17 years, helping to grow the business into a leading advisory and intelligence agency for the global legal industry\. Each year, RSGI conducts over 2,000 interviews with leaders and innovators at the world’s largest law firms and corporate legal departments, helping to chart the latest legal industry trends in innovation, AI, and new business and talent models\.
- [Wendy Butler Curtis](https://www.positivegroup.org/profiles/wendy-butler-curtis/): Orrick has been ranked a top 20 law firm for innovation for 20 consecutive years by the Financial Times, which also named Wendy the Most Innovative Lawyer in 2018 and one of the Top 20 Innovators over the past 20 years in 2025\. Clients note Wendy has "introduce\[ed\] many new technologies and delivery models that have transformed the way the firm operates and works with clients\." 
- [Michael A\. Gerstenzang](https://www.positivegroup.org/profiles/michael-a-gerstenzang/): Michael became Senior Partner at Cleary Gottlieb in January 2026 after serving as Managing Partner from 2017 through 2025\. As Senior Partner, Michael focuses on expanding the firm’s technology and practice innovation initiatives, deepening relationships with clients, engaging with its alumni community and supporting its Managing Partner and Executive Committee\.
- [Oscar Treleaven](https://www.positivegroup.org/profiles/oscar-treleaven/): Oscar holds a Master's degree in Psychology of Education and has experience applying learning theories across all levels of seniority within the private sector\. At Positive, he assists in simplifying complex concepts to help clients identify effective solutions to challenging problems\.
- [Joselyn Hunt](https://www.positivegroup.org/profiles/joselynhunt/): Joselyn supports Positive in visually expressing our identity, purpose, and evidence\-based teachings\. Holding a BA in Graphic and Communication Design, she brings a background in pre\-sales and a passion for translating complex information into clear, accessible content\.

## Use Cases
- [Leadership Skills](https://www.positivegroup.org/use-cases/leadership-skills/)
- [Build Resilience](https://www.positivegroup.org/use-cases/build-resilience/)
- [Change and Transformation](https://www.positivegroup.org/use-cases/change-and-transformation/)

## Webinars
- [Leading Through AI: The Human Challenges Facing Law Firm Leaders](https://www.positivegroup.org/loop/webinars/leading-through-ai-the-human-challenges-facing-law-firm-leaders/): AI is transforming legal work, but the hardest challenges are human, not technical\. Join senior law firm leaders and Chief Science Officer Dr Sinead Devine\-French to explore how firms are navigating uncertainty, identity shifts and changing skill demands as AI becomes embedded in legal practice\. 
- [The psychology of social support: Staying connected in 2020 and beyond](https://www.positivegroup.org/loop/webinars/the-psychology-of-social-support-staying-connected-in-2020-and-beyond/): Join our experts to discover the power of social support and practical ways you can strengthen your connections – even from a distance\.
- ["What got you here, won't get you there": evolving leadership skills for the AI era](https://www.positivegroup.org/loop/webinars/what-got-you-here-wont-get-you-there-2/): Mastering AI is key in today's fast\-paced business world\. But how can it revolutionise organisational decision\-making to drive success and innovation?
- [The psychology of authentic leadership in times of uncertainty](https://www.positivegroup.org/loop/webinars/the-psychology-of-authentic-leadership-in-times-of-uncertainty/): Who do you admire as a leader? In this webinar we explore how we can effectively and authentically lead others during times of uncertainty\.
- [Kindness in leadership: How important is it?](https://www.positivegroup.org/loop/webinars/kindness-in-leadership-how-important-is-it/): Kindness in leadership: necessary or simply 'nice to have'? We explore the psychology and the supporting evidence in this free webinar\.

## Podcast Shows
- [Series One](https://www.positivegroup.org/loop/podcasts/the-resilient-road/series-one/)
- [Series Two](https://www.positivegroup.org/loop/podcasts/the-resilient-road/series-two/)
- [The Resilient Road](https://www.positivegroup.org/loop/podcasts/the-resilient-road/)

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