Book description
At a time of deep crisis the notion of flourishing seems
unimaginable. However, distinguished psychologist Maureen Gaffney
believes passionately that not only is it possible for us to flourish,
but in an increasingly uncertain world, it is essential that we plan
to do so.
Flourishing is about achieving a deeper sense of well-being, meaning
and purpose despite, and indeed very often because of, adversity.
Indeed, Maureen Gaffney explains that adversity can be a positive
turning point in our lives if we decide that our goal is not merely
returning to the status quo, but having better lives. Her message is
that we can do this and in this exciting and innovative book she shows
us how.
Drawing on her vast experience of working with people and
organisations, and on a fascinating body of recent research, Maureen
Gaffney has written a gripping, stimulating and inspiring manifesto on
how to flourish and why we need to. Learning to flourish - and helping
others to flourish - is the most powerful and worthwhile investment we
can make in our own well-being and in our country's future.
Maureen Gaffney is one of ireland's most respected, trusted and
well-liked commentators on everything from personal development to
organisational, cultural and societal change. A clinical psychologist by
profession, Dr Maureen Gaffney worked for many years in Trinity College
Dublin as Director of the Doctoral Programme in Clinical Psychology.
Over the past ten years she has divided her time between her own
consultancy business and a number of state and other boards. She works
with companies on developing programmes of leadership and emotional
intelligence; managing diversity, change and transitions; and offers a
programme of Executive Coaching. She has worked with companies in
Ireland, the UK, Israel, and the US.
