Our “Ripple Stories“ share what drew our graduates to study with Langley Group Institute and how the insights gained are inspiring positive change in their own lives, workplaces, and communities.
Alongside these journeys, our written and video testimonials offer a closer look at their course experience and the value they found in their learning.
How Positive Psychology Helped Me Launch My Coaching Career and TEDx Talk – Gemma Sandwell
Gemma turned her passion for psychology into a thriving career in wellbeing and leadership coaching, using positive psychology tools she learned in the Diploma. Her journey even led to a TEDx talk on positive psychology and mindfulness.
From Stress to Success: An Award-Winning Corporate Wellbeing Journey – Julia Maddison
Julia transformed her corporate experience into an opportunity, using positive psychology tools to design the LIFE Live & Work Well programme for over 500 employees across Australia and New Zealand. Her evidence-based approach won a prestigious industry award and created lasting ripples of wellbeing across her organisation.
Using Positive Psychology to Transform Challenges into Purposeful Action – Agapi Markogiannakis
Agapi’s experience with the Diploma of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing taught her to live with purpose and pleasure, even through fostering challenges and a potential cancer diagnosis. By applying positive psychology models like PURE and learned optimism, she strengthened relationships, wellbeing, and her ability to create meaningful ripples in the lives of others.
Strengths, Positivity, and Wellbeing to Inspire Schools and Families – Josephine Opie
Josephine transformed her passion for positivity into action, embedding strength-based practices in schools and workshops for families throughout the Illawarra. Inspired by the Diploma of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing, she continues to create ripples of happiness and resilience that reach students, parents, and her wider community.
From Corporate Life to Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship – Chris Talbot
After 25 years in corporate roles, Chris used the Diploma of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing to transform his mindset, strengthen relationships, and launch businesses guided by purpose and impact, applying evidence-based tools to reconnect with his mother, embrace his values and strengths, and create meaningful, positive ripples in both his personal and professional life.
Building Resilience With Positive Psychology Tools – Kellie Mills
I believe I apply the learnings from the Diploma every day in some way. I finish my day with gratitude for all that has happened and all that I have, and I’m always looking for opportunities to do random acts of kindness. I find both of these have enriched my life significantly.
From Cancer to Community: How My Journey Sparked Change – Tom Slowinski
After surviving stage-3 cancer, Tom embraced the Diploma of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing to reconnect with his values, deepen family relationships, and spark community initiatives. From self-publishing a children’s book to starting neighbourhood verge gardens, his journey shows how evidence-based positive psychology can transform life and inspire others.
“One of the best decisions of my life.”
Despite the financial challenges, this course has transformed her personal life and has profoundly impacted those around her. In this heartfelt testimonial, Emily Sonsie (Educator) reflects on how completing the Diploma of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing has been one of the best decisions of her life — right up there with major life milestones like getting married and having a baby.
Practical Application of Positive Psychology in Schools – Jane Sleeman
Jane transformed her school by applying evidence-based positive psychology strategies, from wellbeing-themed days to mindfulness zones, building a campus culture where students and team members flourish. Through the Diploma, she gained practical tools to champion strengths, foster resilience, and create tangible positive ripples throughout her school community.