Ecopsychology: the impact of your surroundings on well-being and productivity

Ecopsychology is the growing science of the impact our immediate surroundings have on our mental well-being and in turn our productivity.

This has never been more important now we are working in a very different environment (literally and metaphorically) since the outbreak of Covid-19.  This session will explore the science of ecopsychology and examine why it is important not only to surround ourselves with the “right” people but also with the “right” surroundings.

Book Online
This free event is open to all CII/PFS members and their guests and offers the choice of attending in person, following the presentation live via Microsoft Teams, or viewing a recording afterwards, this session will be of interest to everyone involved in Insurance.

To reserve your place, please choose the relevant ticket type below. A copy of the recording will be made available for all bookers irrespective of ticket type.

Please note that spaces to attend the event in person are strictly limited and will need to close by 9.00 am on 5 May.

Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

• identify key principles of the science of ecopsychology
• understand how ecopsychology impacts their mental well-being and productivity
• implement a strategy to apply the principles of ecopsychology in their professional lives

About our Speaker
Jeff Heasman worked as a litigation executive and senior liability adjuster before branching out into language and psychology.  Jeff holds both a bachelors and a masters of law degree, is a qualified language instructor and also a certified practitioner member of the Academy of Modern Applied Psychology as well as a member of the Association of Business Psychology.  He delivers courses across the globe, either face-to-face or online.  Jeff maintains a close connection to the industry by regularly providing consultancy in areas such as law and communication and he provides consultations with individuals and teams regarding cognitive skills, such as decision-making and problem-solving.

In 2020, Jeff graduated top of the class from the Yale School of Management Executive Education programme in negotiation strategies with a score of 100% across all modules and he is recognised as an expert in the field of negotiations within the insurance industry.  Other areas of specialist expertise include insurance fraud, claims handling and the synergy between product design, brand promises, marketing messages and customer expectations.  Jeff is currently completing a doctoral thesis with a Swiss business school, focusing on human v automated decision-making in insurance claims and its potential impact on customer trust.

Getting There
If attending this event in person, please aim to arrive between 10.30 and 10.45 am as the session is planned to start promptly at 11.00 am. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available on arrival.

Ansvar's office is 12 minutes' walk from Brighton train station and a 9 minute walk from bus stops in the Old Steine or North Street areas.

There are also a number of pay on foot car parks nearby.