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Session—"The Positive OD Playbook: 5 Strategies for Cultivating Connection & Driving Impact"

What if the same tools that help humans flourish could also transform organizations? In this interactive session, you’ll explore science-backed strategies from the field of Applied Positive Psychology to deepen connection and spark meaningful impact. Grounded in research, these practices—such as strengths-based development, growth mindset, powerful questioning, and high-quality connections—help individuals and teams thrive.

With a focus on small shifts that create big ripple effects, you’ll discover how language, mindset, relationships, and celebrating progress can elevate performance, collaboration, and wellbeing. Whether you’re navigating change, coaching leaders, or shaping culture, you’ll leave with practical tools you can apply right away to foster connection and support human flourishing at work.

Presenter: Anna Irani

Anna Irani, MAPP, MSOD, ACC, is the founder of The Strengths Guide, a leadership development and coaching firm helping individuals and teams flourish through strengths-based strategies. She is also an instructor with The Flourishing Center, where she teaches the Certificate of Applied Positive Psychology (CAPP) program. Anna holds a Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) from the University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Science in Organization Development (MSOD) from American University.

A Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach and ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC), Anna has delivered training and coaching for Amazon, EY, NIH, FEMA, and Gallup. At Gallup, she co-led the ICF-accredited Global Strengths Coach course, training hundreds of coaches in the CliftonStrengths framework.

Based in Washington, DC, Anna’s work is grounded in research in psychology, leadership, and well-being. She creates engaging, evidence-based learning experiences that improve leadership effectiveness, strengthen teams, and support meaningful, lasting growth.