Prof Robert Vallerand ’Making a difference in people’s lives’ at Mind & Its Potential 2012

For more information visit Also check out our Happy & Well blog and subscribe to our newsletter at What is passion? Are all passions created equal? Distinguishing between harmonious and obsessive passion How do different types of passion impact us? How do harmonious and obsessive passion show up in the pursuit of excellence in various fields? What implications does this have for teachers and parents wanting to encourage children’s passion and pursuit of excellence? Professor Robert Vallerand, acclaimed psychologist and expert on motivation, University of Quebec, Montreal, Canada; President, International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA)