Author: Louis J. Alloro, M.Ed., MAPP

19 Sep

Posted at 11:32h in change-agent, Permission to be human by

Interview with Louis Alloro published by Michelle McQuaid on Psychology Today and Huffington Post If you’re someone who practices positive psychology and wellbeing and shares these approaches with others, it seems reasonable to hope that one of the perks of your work would be to more consistently flourish. After all you’re immersed in the research, you’re more likely to know what works and chances are you’re making a positive difference as you share these ideas with others. So why might positive psychology practitioners be burning out? “My data suggests about a third of wellbeing practitioners have higher levels of stress and depression than...

02 Aug

Posted at 12:26h in family, Glimpse into Me, Love by

Last month, my brother in law, Mike, died after fighting a valiant fight with cancer. He was 54 years old. While Mike’s death was foreseen and we were each able to have special moments with a special man before he transitioned, it still does not take away the sadness of loss and the readjustment of “normal” life, both of which take time. My sister, her children and our entire family and friends have rallied together in a beautiful way; I am so grateful they are my tribe. While I’ve lost people in my life, including my brother at a young age,  never...

23 Jul

Posted at 10:46h in change-agent by

first published on https://positivepsychologyprogram.com/advice-louis-alloro/ For nearly a decade, I’ve been working as a social entrepreneur in bringing positive psychology to the world – a practitioner in different iterations from an individual coach and organizational/leadership consultant, to working in a boutique firm with other coaches and consultants, as a systems interventionist working on community-wide initiatives leveraging other change-agents and now as a trainer-of-trainers offering certifications in the field. During all of this time I have realised that one of my favorite functions in the world is caring for the caretakers. This is why I’d love to share with you what I am learning...

01 Jul

Posted at 12:27h in Mindfulness, positive emotion, Positive Psychology by

This is a piece I wrote for the faculty of a school I've been working with to instill positive education principles and practices. The message is for anyone who wants to have a mindful season. Here we are at the precipice of summer, a great time to bloom and flourish. Just look outside! I encourage you to do what Dr. Barb Fredrickson, a leading researcher from University of North Carolina says about “prioritizing positivity”—a strategy for incorporating daily doses of intentional wellbeing-building into your life, just as you would eat daily portions of fruits and vegetables. Positive emotions serve as nutrients, too,...

22 Jun

Posted at 17:53h in Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology, change-agent, Products and services by

I am so proud to be affiliated with with Cheltenham School district since September 2015. Many wins since then, including: adding mindfulness and positive psychology to pillars of the strategic plan; launching positive parenting and teaching workshops for adults; facilitating a "mindfulness month;" and inviting 20+ teachers into our certification program. It's been a healthy and vibrant partnership this year and I look forward to our next steps for student, teacher, and community wellbeing. [pdf-embedder url="https://louisalloro.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Cheltenham-Bookmark.pdf"] ...

22 Jun

Posted at 14:40h in Events by

Join me in Vancouver on July 9-10 for a TED-like summit featuring stories of personal/professional growth and transformation. I'm honored to be among the amazing lineup. Send me a message on what you think makes U the master of Ur Universe and I'll include it in my talk. Use discount code "Louis" for a $$ off. PM for details on some other available discounts while they last. ...

17 Jun

Posted at 14:41h in Positive Intervention by

One of the best parts of my job is getting to work in all sorts of organizations as a consultant on leadership and organizational development. I work in places ranging from schools to health care systems to fortune 500 companies. My anecdotal observation across the board is in alignment with Gallup poll research on employee engagement which shows disengagement as high. In 2015, the percentage of U.S. workers in 2015 who Gallup considered engaged in their jobs averaged 32%. The majority (50.8%) of employees were "not engaged," (a concept called presenteeism suggests people show up but are largely absent) while another...

16 May

Posted at 21:59h in Events by

"Eleven amazing human beings will be each taking the stage. Messengers, motivators, trail-blazers, creators, inspirational ass-kickers… whatever you want to call them… they have each helped transform so many people’s lives, including my own." -Mark Groves, Host + Convener of Masters of the Universe Summit. I'm so honored to be one of the speakers! July 9-10 in Vancouver.  In this Weekend experience you will: Connect – Meet 200 likeminded and like hearted people who are all on a quest to make their lives better and contribute to this world in meaningful ways. Create – Connections with yourself, to your heart and what inspires you...

31 Mar

Posted at 08:24h in Business, fear, Glimpse into Me, Love by

I had to do some mental calisthenics in launching this site: First, there is so much to consider: Which picture is the best picture? How do I want to describe my offerings? How can I cull together the most powerful testimonials? Then, there are the polarities to balance from my ego to my heart. Polarities are interdependent variables pairs that coexist as energy systems where both are important, but not to the neglect of the other. Deciding to denote myself “Public Figure” on my Facebook professional page took a minute. Who am I to self proclaim public figure? “Oh, no, is this too much...

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