Resource 1 – Quick-Start Guide PDF
Overview
A 10-page introduction to Positive Work Ways: meet your “internal pharmacist,” the two brain states, and see how every interaction sends signals that shape culture change.
Purpose
Get up and running in minutes. Use this guide to build awareness of your own brain state and start noticing how your words, tone, and gestures influence yourself—and others.
Audience
Busy leaders, managers, and anyone new to Positive Work Ways who wants a rapid, high-impact overview before digging deeper.
How to Use
Print or download it to your laptop. Flip through it to familiarise yourself with the fundamentals of how brain state influences leadership, culture, and communications - with ourself and others.
[Download the Quick-Start Guide →]
Resource 2 – Introductory Toolkit
Overview
Six bite-sized activities—What Does Good Look Like?, Gratitude Snapshot, Grounding Breath, Pause & Pharmacist Check, 3-Step Implementation, and How to Lead a Brain-Friendly Conversation—packaged together in one PDF.
Purpose
Embed brain-friendly habits into your daily rhythm. Each tool is designed to shift mindsets, spark curiosity, and encourage practical action—whether in 1:1s, team meetings, retrospectives, or tough conversations.
Audience
Teams, HR/business partners, facilitators, and leaders who want a ready-made set of tools to roll out across groups or workshops.
How to Use
Pick one tool per week. Run the Gratitude Snapshot in your Monday stand-up, try the Grounding Breath mid-afternoon on Wednesday, and so on.
[Download the Full Introductory Toolkit →]
Resource 3 – What's Your Pharmacist Doing? Miniguide
Overview
A one-page, color-coded reference to your three pharmacist-defined zones—Intellectual, Transitional, and Primitive—and the quick “if-then” actions you can take in each.
Purpose
Give yourself (or stick on the wall) a fast, at-a-glance check-in tool to recalibrate whenever you notice your system slipping.
Audience
Anyone who likes pocket-sized cheat-sheets: individuals who want a permanent desk reminder, or teams wanting to post in shared spaces.
How to Use
Carry it in your laptop sleeve or stick it on your monitor. Check your zone each morning (or whenever you feel pressure mounting).
[Download the Pharmacist Miniguide →]
Resource 4 – What Does Good Look Like?
Overview
A single-page worksheet that flips the script from problem-spotting to possibility-seeking by helping you articulate—clearly and concretely—what “good” would look like in any situation.
Purpose
Redirect conversations from blame loops to solution space. Use it in coaching, project kick-offs, or when expectations feel hazy to spark clarity and hope.
Audience
Coaches, mentors, team leads, or project managers looking for a positive-framed conversation starter.
How to Use
When things stall or goals feel unclear, pull out this page. Spend 2–3 minutes filling in “good” to reframe your next conversation.
[Download What Does Good Look Like? →]
Resource 5 – Gratitude Snapshot
A lightweight exercise template prompting individuals or teams to name something they’re genuinely grateful for—plus guided reflection questions.
Purpose
Quickly shift brain chemistry from reactive to reflective. Built to lower stress, boost morale, and strengthen connection—even after tough sprints.
Audience
Team leads, HR partners, or anyone running standups, retrospectives, or weekly wrap-ups who wants to ground the group in positivity.
How to Use
Run this in the last 5 minutes of your team meeting or at the end of your day—invite everyone to share one genuine “thank you.”
[Download the Gratitude Snapshot →]
Resource 6 – Grounding Breath
Overview
A one-page guide to the science-backed “4–2–6” breathing cycle that calms your nervous system and brings you back into a thinking state in under a minute.
Purpose
Offer a fast, accessible way to reduce reactivity and restore clarity—ideal for before important meetings, presentations, or tricky conversations.
Audience
Anyone who notices shallow breathing under stress: public speakers, people managers, or knowledge workers in high-pressure roles.
How to Use
Use it anytime you feel your heart rate spike or your mind go blank. Close your eyes, follow the 4-2-6 count, and you’ll be back in thinking mode in under a minute.
[Download the Grounding Breath Practice →]
Resource 7 – Pause & Pharmacist check in
Overview
A simple 2-step prompt to pause, breathe, and ask “What is my pharmacist doing right now?” plus a short checklist of in-moment actions to reset your state.
Purpose
Interrupt autopilot reactivity. This tool encourages a micro-pause before reacting—perfect for testing your tone, tempo, and mindset before you speak or send that email.
Audience
Individuals under high workload, people managers in conflict, or anyone who needs a quick mental reset mid-day.
How to Use
Whenever you catch yourself typing an angry email or rushing into a meeting, stop. Breathe. Ask “What’s my pharmacist doing?” before you hit send.
[Download Pause & Pharmacist Check →]
Resource 8 – Pharmacist Status & Action Map
Overview
A single-page R/A/G diagnostic chart that helps you quickly identify which brain state you—or your team—are in (Intellectual, Transitional, or Primitive) and provides tailored, evidence-informed actions to maintain, rebalance, or reset.
Purpose
Turn awareness into action. Rather than just noticing stress levels, this tool pairs each zone with clear next-step interventions—so you can move from observation to practical change in moments.
Audience
Team leads, project managers, HR partners, and individuals who want a structured, at-a-glance roadmap for spotting early warning signs and choosing the right tool for the moment.
How to Use
- Check Your Zone: At the start of your day or during key checkpoints, note where you land—green (Intellectual), amber (Transitional), or red (Primitive).
- Read the Signs: Quickly scan the “What You Might Notice” column to confirm your assessment.
- Take Action: Follow the “What to Do” prompts in the right-hand column to maintain, rebalance, or reset your state with minimal friction.
[Download the Pharmacist Status & Action Map →]
Resource 9 – How to Lead a Positive Work Ways Conversation
Overview
A concise, 5-step framework that guides any leadership conversation from reactive problem-loops into possibility-focused dialogue. This one-pager lays out each phase—Intention, Strengths, Perspective, Support, and Closure—with sample questions and facilitation tips.
Purpose
Help you structure meetings, 1:1s, or team huddles so they feel safe, forward-focused, and co-creative—no more wandering agendas or rehashing the same issues.
Audience
Managers, coaches, L&D facilitators, and any leader who wants a simple conversation blueprint to deepen engagement, surface clarity, and drive action.
How to Use
Pull this guide before your next feedback session or team discussion. Follow the five steps in order—set intention, explore strengths, scale perspective, name support, and close with clarity—and watch your conversations shift from reactive to resourceful.
[Download How to Lead a Positive Work Ways Conversation →]
Resource 10 – 3 Step Implementation
Overview
A 1-page roadmap: 1) Shift 1 Habit, 2) Spark Curiosity, 3) Embed Practice. It shows you exactly how to introduce Positive Work Ways tools in your context—no overhaul required.
Purpose
Make small, consistent changes that build new brain pathways. Great for launching a pilot, rolling out change, or keeping momentum alive after training.
Audience
Change managers, L&D leads, and champions who need a clear, no-friction playbook to embed brain-friendly mindsets across teams.
How to Use
Choose one habit shift this week (e.g. pause before you speak). Use the guide to roll it out with your team or coach one peer through it.
[Download the 3-Step Implementation Guide →]
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