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What qualifies someone as an expert in wellbeing?

There are dozens of people out there calling themselves wellbeing ‘experts’.

Sadly, too many of them lack real ‘expertise’ in the area.

Writing a book (or e-book), or even being a ‘life coach’ does not make a person a wellbeing ‘expert’.

In fact, some recent best-selling books on happiness, positivity, and wellbeing have been written by people with limited or even no relevant qualifications, and no psychological training.

So what does qualify someone to be a wellbeing expert?

Before you hire anyone who wants to talk wellbeing, consider the following points:

Do they have…

  • Significant hands-on experience working with lots o findividuals and groups in unique contexts?
  • Knowledge of positive psychology theory and principles beyond basic psychology text books and lectures, or a blog they read online?
  • Deep content knowledge of human development from a cognitive, emotional, social, and psychological perspective?
  • Relevant qualifications in at least one tertiary recognised discipline related to the wellbeing field such as education, psychology or social work? A communications or arts degree (or a diploma of some sort from an online ‘college’) is not enough!
  • Ongoing immersion in the wellbeing area so that they have a great understanding of the past, the present and the future of wellbeing theory and practice, particularly in an organisation like yours?
  • Acknowledgement and deference from recognised wellbeing professionals for their expertise?
  • A wide body of published work related to the area of wellbeing, including scholarly work to show that they understand the science of wellbeing?
  • Hands-on experience at the coal-face, with the runs on the board to show they practice what they preach?
When you hire Dr Justin Coulson, you get all of this, and more.
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"Justin presented to our parent community and we found him warm, engaging and funny. Justin used examples that our families could relate to and his down to earth approach meant that many of our families left feeling empowered and that others shared their experience of parenting."

Rita Sakr – Student Wellbeing Coordinator – Emmaus Christian College

"We loved having Justin work with CMC. He was engaging, entertaining and a delight to listen to. Our staff appreciated the balance of insights based on research and practical application. Justin was funny, animated and kept our teachers interested and engaged."

Lisa Atholwood – Assistant Principal Student Wellbeing – Clairvaux MacKillop College, Brisbane

"Dr. Justin Coulson presented to both our staff and to our school community. He was able to use school specific data and information to tailor a package that will have a positive long term impact on the way that we interact with each other."

Andrew Buesnel – Principal – Garran Primary School, Canberra

"What i like about Justin is that he gets a feel for the group and then adjusts his presentation to meet their needs. He is engaging from the very first sentence.His topics are and responses are very practical and down to earth. he has a very realistic view of families and people immediately sense his genuineness."

Pauline Walkom – Education Officer – Catholic Education Office, Bathurst

"The way in which Dr Coulson supported our Design Make Create Faire theme of strengthening connections of dads with their kids was inspirational. His humorous and practical insights into Love, Laughter and Limits I am certain would have had a positive impact on all of the families that were present. What our teachers present shared with me afterwards was the practical implications for the strategies he suggested for families and how they would be applied in the school setting. Truly a gifted, kind and warm human being who is a breath of fresh air, mainly because of his unique ability connect with every parent and every child."

James Forrest – Principal Kimberley Park State School, Brisbane

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