Book Happiness Speakers

Jay Shetty is a former Hindu monk, the Chief Purpose Officer of Calm, and the host of the #1 global podcast On Purpose with Jay Shetty. His books have sold over 25 million copies worldwide. He is a highly sought-after speaker and advisor for powerhouses like Google, Microsoft, and Netflix. His keynotes, including Think Like A Monk, distill ancient wisdom into practical steps for resilience, purpose in the workplace, and mastering conscious communication in the digital age.

Dr. Arthur C. Brooks is a Professor at Harvard University (Kennedy School and Business School) and a #1 NYT bestselling author of over a dozen books, including From Strength to Strength and Build the Life You Want (with Oprah Winfrey). As a former President of the AEI and a national columnist for The Atlantic, he is a sought-after speaker on Leadership & Happiness in Times of Rapid Change. He provides a framework for cultivating satisfaction, enjoyment, and meaning through science, faith, and daily practice.

Shawn Achor is a leading expert on happiness and success, renowned for his research on mindset which made the cover of Harvard Business Review. His TED Talk is one of the most popular of all time, with over 25 million views. The New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Advantage, Achor advises half of the Fortune 100 companies and has spoken at the White House. His keynotes provide research-backed, practical strategies for organizations to foster resilient optimism and utilize The Happiness Advantage to drive performance, productivity, and positive change.

Dr. Daniel Gilbert is a Professor of Psychology at Harvard University and a highly influential researcher on happiness and decision-making. His work explores the systematic cognitive errors we make when predicting our future bliss. The author of the global bestseller Stumbling on Happiness, his TED Talks have been viewed over 20 million times. His keynotes provide research-backed strategies on decision-making and how to be happy, using a hilarious style to help audiences overcome the psychological obstacles to planning for their future success and well-being.

Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar is a bestselling author and one of the most influential educators in Positive Psychology. His courses at Harvard were among the largest in the university’s history, attracting 20% of the undergraduate student body. As a keynote speaker, his lectures are known for being rigorous yet accessible, fun yet serious, and highly relevant to modern challenges. His presentations offer actionable strategies for cultivating hope, resilience, and purpose in hard times, empowering audiences in governments, Fortune 500 companies, and educational institutions worldwide.

Dr. Srikumar Rao is a renowned expert on Creativity and Personal Mastery and a bestselling author. His course on the topic is the only one in the world with its own business school alumni association. An alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad and Columbia Business School (PhD), he helps executives become more resilient and develop inner serenity. His keynotes apply ancient wisdom and contemplative discussion to achieve goals and create a successful, conscious business environment.

Roger Federer retired in 2022 after a career that reconfigured modern men’s tennis. His play—marked by technical fluency, strategic clarity and public composure—produced 20 Grand Slam singles titles and 103 ATP singles championships, records that anchor his standing in the sport’s recent history. Beyond match results, Federer has built a sustained philanthropic platform through the Roger Federer Foundation, focusing on early childhood learning across Southern Africa and Switzerland. His post-playing agenda combines advocacy, selective partnerships and public conversation about transitions, performance psychology and the responsibilities of public figures.