The psychology of change. Become a change architect!
We are all born beautiful babies, adorned by parents and friends, with specifications and potential to become real princes. However, at some stage, approximately around 30 or 40 - for some later, for others even earlier - most of us, instead of “would-be princes,” we turn into “frogs,” as a result of the maladaptive thoughts and habits (poor nutrition, maladaptive thinking, bad company, etc.) that we adopt along the way… and so on and so forth.
How can one revert to being a prince once again? One solution is not to change at all, and wait for something magical, e.g., the kiss of the princess. The other is to read the related book "Prince to Frog and vice versa. Applied psychological techniques to change yourself - or others" or attend this training.
How can one revert to being a prince once again? One solution is not to change at all, and wait for something magical, e.g., the kiss of the princess. The other is to read the related book "Prince to Frog and vice versa. Applied psychological techniques to change yourself - or others" or attend this training.
Sample one day schedule
Registration (Fruit & tai chi)
09:15-10:45 CAN WE CHANGE?
Break (Milk & push ups)
11:00-12:30 WHEN DO PEOPLE CHANGE?
Light lunch (Vegetables & situps).
13:30-15:00 STEPS FOR EFFECTIVE CHANGE IN THINKING AND BEHAVIOUR
FUNSHOP: Your wheel of life.
Break (Coffee & plank)
15:15-16:45 FUNSHOP: Design your personal cognitive behavioural modification program.
Contract signing. Applications to join the Idiots' Club.
The end/the beginning.
09:15-10:45 CAN WE CHANGE?
Break (Milk & push ups)
11:00-12:30 WHEN DO PEOPLE CHANGE?
Light lunch (Vegetables & situps).
13:30-15:00 STEPS FOR EFFECTIVE CHANGE IN THINKING AND BEHAVIOUR
FUNSHOP: Your wheel of life.
Break (Coffee & plank)
15:15-16:45 FUNSHOP: Design your personal cognitive behavioural modification program.
Contract signing. Applications to join the Idiots' Club.
The end/the beginning.
DETAILED CONTENTs
PART A: CHOICES
1. Whose fault did you say it is?
2. The influence of others
3. Responsibility and choices
4. Three interesting choices
PART B: A LITTLE THEORY
5. Theories of Learning
6. Learning and habit formation
7. Why don’t we change?
8. What makes people change?
9. Our mood depends on two factors
10. Changing words – changing thoughts
11. Cognitive changes
12. Rational-emotive therapy
13. Other cognitive techniques
14. Imagery and mental training
15. Yes – but…
PART C: STEPS FOR CHANGE
16. Goals and elite performance
17. Self-awareness: Examine your life, discover your dreams
18. Step 1: Pick a behaviour you wish to change
19. Step 2: Gather the basic facts
20. Step 3: Potential obstacles, required knowledge, help from others
21. Step 4: Design and implementation
22. Desire and persistence
23. The most valuable investment
24. Change in action: Your turn!
25. Epilogue: Can YOU make it?
1. Whose fault did you say it is?
2. The influence of others
3. Responsibility and choices
4. Three interesting choices
PART B: A LITTLE THEORY
5. Theories of Learning
6. Learning and habit formation
7. Why don’t we change?
8. What makes people change?
9. Our mood depends on two factors
10. Changing words – changing thoughts
11. Cognitive changes
12. Rational-emotive therapy
13. Other cognitive techniques
14. Imagery and mental training
15. Yes – but…
PART C: STEPS FOR CHANGE
16. Goals and elite performance
17. Self-awareness: Examine your life, discover your dreams
18. Step 1: Pick a behaviour you wish to change
19. Step 2: Gather the basic facts
20. Step 3: Potential obstacles, required knowledge, help from others
21. Step 4: Design and implementation
22. Desire and persistence
23. The most valuable investment
24. Change in action: Your turn!
25. Epilogue: Can YOU make it?
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The course is designed for anyone who is interested in behaviour change, in improving their lives or in the lives of people around them (this probably does not leave anyone out). In particular, the program addresses:
- general audience, independent of their professional or academic level and education;
- employees or managers in the private and public sector who aim for changes in their organization and the people around them;
- parents who wish to find effective ways and ideas to guide and inspire their children;
- educators, who, by profession, lead and inspire a great number of individuals;
- partners who wish to resolve certain issues and improve their relationship, etc.
OUTCOMES
By the completion of this training, participants will
- acquire valuable knowledge and skills on change management, synthesize and map the knowledge into practice
- learn simple techniques how to change their own and other people’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviours
- develop a supporting action plan and tools to progress and implement the knowledge and skills acquired in the daily operations of the business (and in their personal life).
- align personal with company/team values to increase productivity and personal fulfilment.
THE BEST PART - OUTCOME EVALUATION
The competitive advantage of the program is that, unlike most other programs, training does not stop after the on-site presentation.
- Participants will sign an online behaviour change contract stating what they will change, why and how, in the presence of a witness (buddy system) who will follow-up and work with them for several weeks.
- Alternatively, for verification of learning, participants may be asked to share their learnings by producing measurable results or evidence of learning from their activities, in the form of a) self-reports, reviewed by their managers, and/or b) presentations to their team/family/friends.
- Finally, graduates are invited to consolidate their knowledge by reading the related Prince to Frog e-book.
BONUS
Participants who complete the course will receive
- a complimentary copy of “Idiots are invincible" e-book (300 pages packed with instructions, ideas, and applications).
- free membership to the “Idiots’ Club”.
- a copy of the “pRo-blem Solving Infographic” that will enhance their decision-making skills.
TESTIMONIALS
OTHER COMMENTS
- Your book has literally changed my life. E. Kostas
- I paid 20 Euros and lost 18 kgs! Hmm, what did a kilo cost? A. Toumbidis
- Incredible writing style, with so much humour that someone may indeed consider changing his/her habits. Check it out. I do not know the author; I was just impressed and wished to express it. Andria’s blog
- Your book has been a pleasant company to me. You helped me see things from a different perspective. H. Alexiou
- If you could cast a spell on Angelos Rodafinos, what would it do? - Make him write a third book! P. Megremis
CLIENTS
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Delivery approach & methodology
The course consists of lecture/discussions via the use of new technologies, case studies, role play, and workshops. According to persuasion and change management research, telling does not work that well; on the contrary, when people are challenged and come up with reasons why and how something needs to be done, motivation to follow-up and act accordingly is stronger and long lasting. Dr Rodafinos uses short stories and then employs the Socratic Method, encouraging rich interaction, dialogue and discussion. He also favours a play and learn approach, injecting humour and fun into learning, to engage participants.
TRAINER BIO
Prof. Angelos Rodafinos is a Behaviour Change Specialist, an Author and a Keynote speaker. His education includes degrees from Aristotle University Greece (BSc), Ithaca College, New York (MSc), and Wollongong University Australia (PhD). He has spent the last 20 years working as an Academic Psychologist, including long posts as Program Director Social Sciences for Swinburne Online, Melbourne, Head of the Psychology Department at City College, International Faculty of the University of Sheffield, and as Professional Trainer. Angelos has published more than 40 articles in academic journals, a number of articles in popular magazines, co-authored a book on HR management, and written two popular psychology books (‘Idiots are invincible’ and ‘Prince to frog and vice versa’) on problem solving, stress and change. Dr Ro is a professional speaker on topics related to stress, time and change management, customer service, success and happiness. He has invested a lot of effort to inject humour and fun into his presentations and books to assist people to learn and grow while enjoying the process. He shares his summers between Australia and Greece, and enjoys snorkelling, basketball, tennis, and bike riding.
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