Meet the Team
We are a small yet powerful team with a global reach, operating remotely to serve diverse communities. Our facilitators are certified in The Wondervention Effect™ methodology and bring expertise in positive psychology, mindfulness, yoga, business & leadership growth, creative developments and entrepreneurship. Together, we foster a community of purpose-driven changemakers committed to personal and collective evolution.
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Lisen Ydse is the visionary behind The Wondervention Effect™, the Sumati Concept, and a global ecosystem of transformational programs under the umbrella of Sumati Group, our company, ecosystem, and 'mothership.' Over the last five years, she has meticulously developed The Sumati Concept Research Plan and laid out a strategic roadmap for the next five years (2025–2030) to explore the intersection of personal and collective transformation.
Through our founder Lisen's story, we are encouraged to embrace our own "I wonder..." moments and unlock the untapped potential that lies within us.
Wondervention emerged from founder Lisen's profound personal odyssey, marked by overcoming adversity, self-discovery, and resilience. From navigating a male-dominated corporate landscape to confronting health challenges, financial struggles, and personal loss, Lisen's journey led to profound empowerment and creative awakening. Through ancient spiritual practices, and practices like meditation and yoga, she found solace and clarity, unlocking her innate strength and intuition. This transformative path birthed Wondervention, a sanctuary for others to embark on their own empowering journeys.
Formerly known as The Sumati Concept, Lisen's endeavors centered around themes of Yoga and Sustainability. Wondervention represents the inaugural phase of The Sumati Concept framework—a catalyst for self-intervention, fostering curiosity and potential over obstacles. Today, Wondervention stands as the wellbeing division and brand within Sumati Group, offering a gateway to personal empowerment and transformation.
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The Wondervention Effect Certified
Gunvor M. Dyrdal is not only a mother of four, founder, and business owner but also a compassionate illuminator, mindfulness teacher, happiness researcher, and clinical psychologist. Her extensive experience in organizational development, mindfulness, and positive psychology makes her a valuable resource for anyone seeking personal and professional growth. Gunvor's mission is to help individuals, groups, communities, organizations, and countries flourish and thrive by living consciously and purposefully.
A PH.D. IN POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
Through her PhD, Gunvor Marie explored how life events like parenthood affect wellbeing. As a Fulbright scholar at the University of California, Riverside, she also explored how positive psychological interventions can affect overall wellbeing and happiness, and how we intentionally can affect our own lives through activities and mindset.
AN ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AT NTNU, Norway
As an associate professor in mindfulness and positive psychology, she leads the mindfulness program. Her research focuses on wellbeing, awareness, presence, mindfulness, nature connectedness, spirituality, personal growth, and meaning.
EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN LEADERSHIP- AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Gunvor has extensive experience with leadership and organizational development. She helps develop leaders and transform businesses from the inside out. Through embracing conscious leadership and a more humane-centric approach to business, leaders and businesses can amplify their impact and success.