Psychological Capital & Effective Emotions in the Workplace

Class description

People, and how they feel about their work, can have a very significant impact on how they emotionally engage in the workplace each and every day.

Today’s safety leaders need to understand stress, and emotions in the workplace in order to design a healthy work environment for the 21st century. This course will provide opportunities to examine, explore, and practice positive approaches for increasing individual and group levels of motivation, inclusivity and emotional effectiveness with the ultimate goal of fostering a safe work environment.&

Past participants have shared the importance of learning about psychological capital, hope, efficacy, resiliency and optimism, as a resource in themselves and in others, in order to prepare the people they lead to effectively cope with stress and to effectively manage their emotions.

Participants will complete an online self-survey to discover what constitutes their positive psychological strengths and potential areas for development.

Instructor:

Marisela Cerda, BS. CS, MBA

• UW Foster School of Business Executive Management Certificate
• Seattle University, MBA
• Californica State University, Chico, BS. Computer Science

Marisela is a purpose-driven leader with nearly 20 years in the technology industry, blending technical expertise with strategic and leadership acumen. She is passionate about developing leaders who can navigate change, foster psychological safety, and create positive impact—skills that translate directly into advancing safety and health in workplaces and communities. Marisela is a dynamic and purpose-driven leader with nearly 20 years of experience in the technology industry, where she has advanced initiatives in product marketing, program management, business management, and operations. Today, she leads transformational customer engagement efforts across a large engineering organization, shaping a culture of empowerment, consistency, and innovation.