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In many ways, our society is moving in the wrong direction. These trends deeply affect the people and organizations we serve.

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We exist to help people live their best life.

We use a training system based on the science of positive psychology to awaken and empower individuals to understand the skills that lead to joyful, meaningful and fulfilling lives.

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We help organizations develop a culture of well-being that leads to sustainable business performance.

We enable the people in your organization to be more engaged, productive, positive, and healthier.

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of employees worldwide are not engaged at work

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Put Your Oxygen Mask On First

Does anyone out there feel like this Sci-Fi movie isn’t ending? Well, I am with you if you do. Every day seems a little longer and even more different in this new normal we are all experiencing. The challenges of watching people on the front lines, people losing much-needed income and work, increased responsibilities with…

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Happiness: The Art of Living With Peace, Confidence and Joy

by Douglas A. Smith In Happiness: The Art of Living With Peace, Confidence, and Joy, the author, Positive Foundry guru, Doug Smith, recounts his personal journey to better understand and practice the skills of happiness with the goal of helping others on their own path to joyful, meaningful living. This book will hit the heart,…

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“Most of us spend over 33% of our lives working. We are passionate about helping companies give back to employees through training that directly impacts their well-being and happiness. The skills we teach help people to live their best life.”

Laura Cooke - Founder & CEO

“The average person has 28,740 days on this planet, that’s approximately 488,580 waking hours to make a difference – what we do is simple but not easy, it’s about helping all of us learn and practice the skills to show up at our best in life.”

Chris Cooke - Co-Founder & Partner

“We all share certain needs – safety, security, to be respected, to use our talents, to feel our work/lives matter, to be recognized and valued, to be in relationship/to belong. The most successful leaders tap into the needs and desires, at every level of the organization.”

Doug Smith - Co-Founder & Guru

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“I think there is a fundamental shift happening in American business where companies are realizing that employees want so much more than to work for a company that is only about profit or stock price. Positive Foundry is on the forefront of this trend helping to teach employees how to truly be happy and live their best life…”

Larry English - President Centric Consulting and Author of Office Optional: How to Build a Connected Culture with Virtual Teams

“The BetterYet Program’s impact can not be measured in numbers, but it can in stories. This program has been incredibly impactful to our people and, in some cases, life-changing. In everyday conversations, the skills and tools discussed in this program have provided a vocabulary to allow people to have more open and honest dialogue. It has benefitted IGS because our employees learn meaningful skills to support them in their life both at home and at work. Our employees appreciate us investing in them in this way, which goes a long way for engagement and retention.”

Jenni Kovach - Chief People Officer, IGS Energy

“Positive Foundry provides the ingredients necessary to create a workplace where your employees feel empowered, supported, and engaged to make a difference every day.”

Tom Paider - Vice President, Digital Workforce Technology, Fortune 50 Financial Services Company

“We could not have picked a better time to have Positive Foundry engage with our students in the Select Leaders program. They loved the content, the delivery, and the opportunity to bond with each other. The material spoke to them at a deep and needed level. We so appreciated all your expertise and caring.”

Tim and Tammy Reynolds - Executives-In-Residence, Ohio University

“Laura spoke to our Leadership Team about the power of positivity and it left us feeling energized, engaged and optimistic about our ability to control our own attitudes. Her style was extremely energetic and authentic – Laura kept us on the edge of our seats and laughing. Laura’s presentation made a positive impact on the people leading DASCO and I have no doubt will have ripple effects long into the future.”

Rachel Mazur - CEO, DASCO Home Medical Equipment

“Positive Foundry’s highly engaging, interactive and life-enhancing workshops teach skills to enhance work and life. The feedback to their lunch and learn series has been incredible and the program is enhancing the lives of our faculty and staff.”

Dr. Leslie Mathew - FACHE, Chair of The Faculty Development Committee, Franklin University

“We worked with Positive Foundry to develop and lead a session at my company’s annual retreat on infusing positivity in the workplace. Laura was amazing! The content was on point and Laura’s presentation held the attention of the room for two hours complete with interactive exercises, reflective time and a workbook to take with us. It was one of the highest-rated sessions at the retreat. I highly recommend Positive Foundry.”

Megan Shroy - Founder + President, Approach Marketing

“I would highly recommend investing in your employees’ happiness with Doug and Laura. The materials and delivery are excellent and you WILL see a substantive return on your investment.”

John Romelfanger - CEO H&S Forest Products, Inc.