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Can our thoughts shape our future?

Join David Robson, author of The Expectation Effect, as he explores the power of thought with Positive Group psychologists Dr Brian Marien and Dr Sinead Devine-French.

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'Whether you think you can, or you think you can't – you're right,' – Henry Ford

In this 40-minute webinar, we’ll look at how our brains act as prediction machines and how our thoughts and emotions can powerfully impact our outcomes. We’ll explore how our inner dialogue can act as both a placebo (having a pleasing effect) and as a nocebo (having a harmful effect) and how it can tangibly impact a number of variables, from our performance to our health, how we age and even our relationships. We will also look at the ‘self-fulfilling prophecy’ and some of the ways we can alter our self-talk to shift our beliefs and our trajectory.

The Hosts

David Robson

Award-winning Science Writer

Dr Brian Marien

Co-Founder

Brian started in medicine and then became fascinated by health, cognitive and behavioural psychology. He worked as a specialist in the Academic Department of Psychological Medicine at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, before co-founding Positive.

Dr Sinéad Devine-French

Chief Science Officer

Sinead loves empowering people to think, feel and be at their best. She’s a chartered psychologist, with a wealth of experience across private, statutory and educational sectors. She has a strong interest in cognitive and behavioural approaches for sustainable change.

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