Why do some people rise to the top while others languish? Are there personal characteristics that enable some individuals and groups to thrive during tough times? Fascinated by these questions, management consultants Scott Asalone (MAPP ’08) and Jan Sparrow set out to study greatness nearly a decade ago and compiled their findings in their new book, Pathways to Greatness: 77 Inspirational Essays from The Greatness Project.

Coert Visser is a solution-focused trainer, coach, psychologist, and author.
On his blog, Solution-Focused Change, he posts on a daily basis on a variety of topics related to solution-focused practice, psychology and science. …

Amanda Horne provides executive coaching, group coaching, advisory and facilitation services to leaders, executives, and teams in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. She specializes in the practical application of Positive Psychology and Appreciative Inquiry …

Louis  J. Alloro, M.Ed., MAPP is a change-agent who consults with individuals and systems (particularly school districts and communities) interested in truly flourishing.  He collaborates with MAPP colleagues at Flourishing Schools to offer workshops …

Kirsten Cronlund, MAPP ’08, is founder of Lemonade From Lemons: Divorce Coaching, Workshops, and Seminars (www.lemonadedivorcecoach.com). She is committed to helping others navigate the rough waters of divorce with resiliency, drawing upon personal experience and …

Jeremy McCarthy, MAPP ‘08, is the Director of Global Spa Operations and Development at Starwood Hotels where he is responsible for spa development for all of Starwood’s hotel brands including the rollout of the uplifting …

Elaine O’Brien, MAPP, is a professional Dance-Exercise/Health trainer, consultant and speaker. Elaine has presented fitness and leadership training in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Costa Rica, Mexico, Korea, Canada, and throughout the United States. She is …

Eleanor Chin, MAPP ’08, is a life and executive coach. Founder and Principal of Clarity Partners Coaching and Consulting, Ms Chin works with institutional and individual clients to support them as they navigate …

 
Amy Donovan, MAPP ‘07, is the founder of a consulting company that advises potential sorority members about Greek Life and recruitment using positive psychology concepts.  She also works in the admissions department for Vanderbilt University’s classical music …

 
Aren Cohen, MBA, MAPP ‘07 brings to positive psychology a variety of business experience in the entrepreneurial, non-profit and corporate finance worlds.  Formerly the Vice President of Business Development at FundingPost, Aren also spent two …