What is Positive Intelligence?

Positive Intelligence (PQ) is a synthesis of recent neuroscience, cognitive and positive psychology breakthroughs, and performance science validated by over half a million participants in 50 countries. 

PQ measures the strength of positive mental muscles (Sage) versus negative ones (Saboteurs).

Saboteurs react to challenges in ways that generate negative emotions such as stress, disappointment, self-doubt, regret, anger, shame, guilt, or worry. The Sage handles challenges through positive emotions like empathy, gratitude, curiosity, creativity, self-confidence, calm, clear-headed, laser-focused action. The relative strength of the positive Sage versus the negative Saboteurs is called PQ (Positive Intelligence Quotient).

Why does PQ coaching work?

Through extensive factor analysis research, PQ has identified the 10 root-level negative factors (Saboteurs) and the 5 primary powers (Sage). This enables a common operating system. All personal and professional development become applications of the PQ operating system. Whether learning to manage conflicts, manage time, or perform better under pressure, you’d apply the same operating system. Traditional training and development tend to have a short-lived impact. It focuses on insights rather than muscle, it treats the symptoms rather than the cause, and the frameworks compete for mindshare, and ultimately you forget.

Who created the Positive Intelligence program?

Shirzad Chamine is the primary instructor for the Positive Intelligence program. He is the author of the New York Times bestselling book Positive Intelligence. Shirzad has made this program available for coaches like me to experience for ourselves to bring it to more and more people like you. I can’t express my gratitude for the mindset transformation I’ve experienced as a result of this program. That alone has been a tremendous gift, but now, I can support your transformation and improved mental fitness!