Today we welcome Gabriella Kellerman, the chief innovation officer at BetterUp and the head of BetterUp Labs. She is also a Harvard-trained physician with expertise in behavioral and organizational change, digital health, well-being, and AI. As a thought leader, Gabriella has been published in The Atlantic, Scientific American Mind, JAMA, and the Harvard Business Review. Her first book is Tomorrowmind, which she co-authored with Professor Martin Seligman.In this episode, I talked to Gabriella Kellerman about prospection and future-proofing the workplace in the 21st century. According to Gabriella, the world is always changing. She argues that we can plan for uncertainty by cultivating creative leadership, building rapid rapport, and learning resilience. We also touch on the topics of imagination, kindness, and positive behavioral science.Website: gabriellarosenkellerman.comTwitter: @grkellerman Topics01:44 Collaborating with Martin Seligman03:54 What is prospection? 08:00 Creativity: ways of being divergent10:36 Creativity hygiene14:05 Creative strength spotting16:42 The safety to matter and to innovate23:59 Positive behavioral science27:21 Key drivers of resilience30:48 Instill resilience in the workplace34:38 Gabriella’s background and expertise38:37 Building rapid rapport43:05 Positivity resonance46:24 Accepting and coping with change See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gabriella Kellerman, a Harvard-trained physician and expert in behavioral change, discusses her journey in positive psychology and digital health. She shares insights on the crucial skills necessary for thriving in today's work environment and the transition from clinical psychiatry to innovative coaching methods. Key topics include the importance of resilience, social connections, and psychological safety in workplaces. Gabriella also emphasizes how adaptive strategies in leadership can foster innovation and positive team dynamics, especially during times of disruption.

Amanda Gordon, a Bloomberg News Wealth Team reporter, discusses the innovative 'Moneyball' strategy for political giving, focusing on how data analysis helps identify impactful local races. Brian Derrick, co-founder of Oath, highlights the importance of real-time data in shaping donor behavior, while Wayne Park, CEO of John Hancock Retirement, reveals insights from a financial stress survey. Gabriella Kellerman from BetterUp explores the effects of political divisiveness in the workplace and strategies to foster inclusivity and productivity.