Pete Berridge is an accomplished coach and facilitator who utilizes the sciences of positive psychology and executive coaching to help individuals, teams, and organizations be more engaged, effective and productive. Pete became a certified executive coach through the Hudson Institute of Santa Barbara and is one of 350 people in the world with a Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) degree from the University of Pennsylvania, studying under Dr. Martin Seligman. Positive psychology is the study of human strengths and well-being which employs proven methods to promote the flourishing of people, organizations, and communities. Pete is the developer and co-founder of the Shift Positive 360 - combining positive psychology and the social system to change the feedback experience. Pete also has advanced training in appreciative inquiry and visual facilitation, which he uses to engage organizations and their stakeholders in a highly interactive way, to envision a compelling future and to move forward with focus and energy. He has 20+ years of coaching, facilitation, and Human Resources experience, culminating as executive VP of Human Resources at Courage Center, a nationally respected healthcare agency serving over 20,000 people with disabilities annually. Pete's passion is coaching senior executives, rising leaders, teams, and organizations that are navigating challenges and charting new directions.Specialties: Positive Psychology Coaching, constructive feedback, Appreciative Inquiry, positive employee engagement surveys. Executive Coach training - New Ventures West, Newfield and LIOS; MBTI Qualified; TRACOM Certified SOCIAL STYLE & Versatility Instructor; Leadership Circle Profile certified; PHR; MSCEIT Emotional Intelligence Test; Grove: Strategic Visioning-Visual Facilitator; Crucial Conversations instructor training; Studer Group - "9 Principles of Hardwiring Excellence"; Balanced Scorecards/Strategy Mapping; Wilson Leadership styles; Six Sigma Green Belt.
Listed skills include Executive Coaching, Coaching, Leadership Development, Training, and 45 others.