Founder and lead psychologist
Meet Dr Katere Adeseko
Dr Katere Adeseko, known as Kati, is an applied psychologist, facilitator and educator who helps organisations translate psychological evidence into practical action for leaders, teams and individuals.
Psychology made useful in real settings
Dr Kati founded Positive Psychology for Life because too much wellbeing support sits at one of two extremes: abstract theory or advice that asks individuals to cope with conditions that also need attention. PPFL offers a more useful middle ground: psychologically informed learning that respects both the person and the system around them.
Her work focuses on the moments in which psychology needs to become behaviour: a leader preparing for a difficult conversation, a team deciding whether it is safe to speak up, an employee recognising pressure earlier or a parent trying to respond rather than react.
Professional background
- PhD in Psychology
- Applied psychologist specialising in positive psychology, workplace wellbeing and leadership
- Former Senior Lecturer in Psychology
- Professional Doctorate Supervisor at Birkbeck, University of London
- Experience developing and delivering learning across businesses, charities, healthcare and education
- Facilitates in English and German and also speaks Farsi
How Dr Kati works
- Evidence-informed: established research is used carefully, with clear limits on what it can claim
- Context-led: the audience, culture and real pressure points shape the design
- Applied: participants practise, reflect and plan around situations they recognise
- Human: warmth, curiosity and appropriate challenge help people engage without feeling lectured
Selected experience
Selected experience includes work with Uber, Disney, Diageo, Standard Chartered Bank, Viatris, UNICEF UK, the NHS, British Airways, and schools and universities across the UK.
Interviewed by and appeared on
BBC News, BBC Radio London, BBC Oxford and BBC Radio Northampton.
A psychologically safe learning environment
Dr Kati creates learning spaces where participants can ask questions, test ideas and reflect honestly. Psychological safety is paired with clear boundaries, accountability and respect for the responsibilities of the organisation.
Client feedback
Kati delivered an extremely engaging and impactful training session that encouraged us to reconnect with the core principles of healthy living, presence and self-care – critical foundations for effective leadership that we often neglect when the pressure is on! Her session provided insights on topics such as stress management and emotional intelligence and was thoughtfully designed, interactive and accessible to all participants.
Organisations we've worked with
A selection of organisations Dr Kati Adeseko has worked with or delivered sessions for. This is not a complete client list, and inclusion does not imply endorsement by any organisation. Names and logos are the trademarks of their respective owners.
- Viatris
Let us design the right level of support
Bring PPFL the audience, the real challenge and the change you want to support. You will receive a proportionate recommendation rather than a generic programme list.
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