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SwingingYourLantern

Please note that this is a free virtual event. To register for the course, please click the link: https://bit.ly/38oVNQ6

“Leaders become great not because of their power but, because of their ability to empower others” – John Maxwell

Monday, 20 September 2021 at 19h00 | ZOOM session

Swinging the Lantern

Presenter: Dr Colleen Vassiliou (Kingswood College Head)

No matter what your purpose in life is whether to flourish and thrive in a personal capacity, and/or to make a positive difference in the lives of others, you cannot do any of these unless you look after yourself first. We cannot show the way for others, or ‘swing a shining lantern’, unless we are able to find the light within ourselves to light our own ‘lanterns’ first.

“We all walk in the dark and each of us must learn to turn on his or her own light”

Earl Nightingale

Key take-aways:

  • Attendees will spend the session looking at various areas of wellness.
  • Concepts from Positive Psychology will be utilised and unpacked in this talk.
  • Attendees will learn about the importance of balance and how you can exercise that balance in your daily lives.
  • The concept of ‘Flourish’ by Martin Seligman will also be looked at and explored.

About the speaker:

Dr Colleen Vassiliou is Kingswood College’s Head and qualified Psychologist. Dr Vassiliou started her professional career as a High School Mathematics teacher and subsequently worked in a number of important leadership positions. She obtained a PhD in Counselling Psychology and immediately prior to joining the Kingswood staff, she was Director of Student Affairs at Rhodes University. Dr Vassiliou decided to return to the school environment and joined Kingswood College in 2016, heading up the Human and Organisational Development portfolio in the school. She has a keen interest in positive psychology and wellness. She went on to draft the Kingswood 2018-2020 Strategic Plan and fulfilled the role of Operational Head in 2018. Since the start of 2019, Dr Colleen Vassiliou has occupied the position as our College Head.

Monday, 20 September 2021 – To register for this VIRTUAL event please click through on the link: https://bit.ly/38oVNQ6