Shawn Achor, a positive psychology expert, is a teacher and researcher. He has garnered teaching accolades at Harvard University and is a popular lecturer for the university's top course. Achor has shared his insights on enhancing happiness and performance in 36 countries worldwide. His work has been featured in esteemed publications like The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Forbes, and BusinessWeek. A Harvard graduate with honours, Achor also holds a Master's degree from Harvard Divinity School. Beyond academia, Achor has been a Head Teaching Fellow at Harvard and has studied and advised Harvard students for seven years. His expertise extends to diverse groups, including doctors in Dubai, farmers in Zimbabwe, CEOs in Hong Kong, and students in South Africa. Achor is the author of two books, "The Happiness Advantage: How Positive Brains Raise Performance" and "Before Happiness: The 5 Hidden Keys to Achieving Success, Spreading Happiness, and Sustaining Positive Change." These books offer practical strategies for achieving personal and professional goals through a positive outlook. His speaking engagements cover the positive ripple effect, success and happiness, the connection between positivity and performance, and fostering confidence in leadership. Overall, Shawn Achor is celebrated for his positive psychology expertise and his ability to motivate individuals and organizations towards greater success and happiness.
How can I book Shawn Achor for my next event?
Email shawn.achor@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
Please note: we can only assist with speaking requests. For anything else, we recommend reaching out to Shawn directly.
What topics does Shawn Achor specialise in?
Shawn Achor specialises in discussing positive psychology, happiness enhancement, performance improvement and more.
What is Shawn Achor's speaking style like?
Shawn Achor delivers insightful and engaging presentations, inspiring audiences worldwide with his expertise in positive psychology. His sessions effectively motivate individuals and organisations towards enhanced happiness and performance.
Does Shawn Achor offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Shawn Achor offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
Shawn brings a wealth of knowledge from his acclaimed research and teaching at Harvard, offering practical strategies to enhance happiness and performance in your team or business. His proven insights can transform your organizational culture, leading to increased productivity, creativity, and overall success. Booking Shawn as a speaker will not only inspire but equip your team with the tools needed for sustained positive change and achievement.
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