NZAPP AGM (August 18, 2026)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Join Us for the 2026 NZAPP Annual General Meeting

You're warmly invited to join us for the 2026 Annual General Meeting of the New Zealand Association of Positive Psychology.

The AGM is an opportunity to connect with our community, celebrate what we've achieved over the past year and help shape the future of NZAPP. We'll also be electing members to the NZAPP Executive Committee - an opportunity to contribute your strengths, ideas and experience in service of our Association.

Tuesday 18 August 2026
7:00–8:00 PM (NZST)
Online

We'd love you to be part of the conversation as we continue creating a space where people passionate about the science and practice of Positive Psychology belong, learn and connect in support of thriving.

We look forward to connecting with you soon.

NZAPP Learning Event with Kristina Shea, PhD Scholar, from Eluvera Research OU (September 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:30:00 GMT

About the session:

Positive Energizing Leadership is a new form of leadership that is relational in nature, and combines relational energy and transcendent virtues to support people to be and do their best.

During this session, we will explore the construct that was originally conceptualized by my mentor, Dr. Kim Cameron, share about the validation which we recently published, and also explore the preliminary results of a year-long longitudinal study about the construct, and what we know to date. We will also explore the dark sides of leadership as well and what we have found about this and the impact on well-being.

About the speaker:

What happens when you combine 15+ years of finance leadership, cutting-edge well-being research, and a passion for unlocking human potential? You get Kristina Shea, a leader who's traded spreadsheets for breakthrough science and is now revolutionizing how we think about leader and leadership development, coaching, and human flourishing.

From her roots as Deputy Director of a major government agency, to working for many years in international non-profits, to the research labs of three prestigious universities, Kristina has always been driven by one question: How do we help people become the best versions of themselves?

Her journey took a pivotal turn during her Masters at Pepperdine University, where she discovered Appreciative Inquiry, an approach that flips traditional problem-solving on its head by focusing on what's already working brilliantly. This wasn't just an academic exercise — it was a complete mindset shift that led her to earn certifications from Gallup, become an ICF-certified coach, and dive headfirst into the University of Pennsylvania's renowned MAPP program.

Now, as a PhD candidate at the University of Bologna, where she studies leader and leadership development in the Italian and European context, Kristina is bridging the gap between rigorous academic research and real-world impact. Her work focuses on developing leadership interventions and research that enhance collective well-being — because she knows firsthand that sustainable success requires leaders who can thrive personally while creating environments where their teams flourish too.

With academic publications, book chapters, and proven well-being interventions under her belt, Kristina is now focused on delivering these evidence-based solutions at scale.

Connect on LinkedIn Kristina Shea or visit https://eluvera-website.onrender.com/

Cost:

The event is free for NZAPP members and a limited number of guest tickets are available for $25. The recording and slides of the event will only be available to members of NZAPP.

Not already a member? The Association membership is $80 per annum (waged) and $40 (student). To join, click here and take advantage of our free to members annual calendar of events (eight per year).

New Zealand Association of Positive Psychology upcoming events

NZAPP AGM (August 18, 2026)

Join Us for the 2026 NZAPP Annual General Meeting

You're warmly invited to join us for the 2026 Annual General Meeting of the New Zealand Association of Positive Psychology.

NZAPP Learning Event with Kristina Shea, PhD Scholar, from Eluvera Research OU (September 08, 2026)