Maria Sirois

Categories: Motivation | Happiness | Wellness & Health | Leadership | Women’s Spotlight

Maria Sirois is an inspirational speaker, consultant, and licensed psychologist who has worked in the fields of resilience and positive psychology for more than twenty years.

Dr. Maria Sirois is a master teacher, facilitator and author. As a positive psychologist (Psy.D.) and international consultant, she focuses on the resilience of the human spirit when under pressure and / or during significant transition.

Known for her wisdom, authenticity and rampant humor, Maria Sirois brings a depth of experience in leadership development and stress management for corporate and non-profit professionals alike. Her work builds capacity and engagement around stressors such as conflicting goals, difficult conversations, unrealistic expectations and moments of failure - using such moments to leverage sustained positive shifts in perspective and ability.

Maria Sirois consults with the Cooperrider Center for Appreciative Inquiry at Champlain College, develops curriculum for Wholebeing Institute, is on faculty at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, and is a consulting fellow for Leader Mom.

She is the author of two books: A Short Course in Happiness After Loss (and Other Dark, Difficult Times) and Every Day Counts (Lessons in Love, Faith in Resilience From Children Facing Illness).

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