About

Shawn Achor: Bestselling Author of The Happiness Advantage | Positive Psychology Researcher | Speaker on Happiness, Resilience and Performance

Why Book Shawn Achor?

Shawn Achor helps audiences rethink the relationship between happiness and success. The bestselling author of The Happiness Advantage and Big Potential brings positive psychology research into a practical conversation about how people approach work, relationships, and challenges.

Shawn combines humor and storytelling with ideas audiences can explore in their daily routines. His message encourages people to build habits that support a more constructive outlook, recognize the importance of social connection, and consider how their behavior influences others.

Why Is Shawn Achor Right for Your Audience?

Shawn is a strong fit for leadership conferences, sales kickoffs, company meetings, and employee engagement events. Consider him when an organization wants renewed energy and a practical discussion of mindset during demanding times.

Book Shawn when your audience needs to:

• Reconsider the belief that happiness must wait until a goal is achieved
• Bring a more constructive outlook to everyday challenges
• Strengthen relationships with colleagues
• Recognize small actions that support positive change
• Build confidence in their ability to contribute
• Connect individual habits with the wider team experience

Audience Takeaways

Depending on the program selected, attendees will leave:

• Clearer on the relationship between mindset and performance
• Introduced to practical positive psychology habits
• More aware of the role of social support
• Ready to examine how their behavior affects colleagues
• Focused on a small action they can practice consistently

Keynote Programs

The Happiness Advantage

Shawn explores how cultivating a positive mindset can support performance and resilience. He introduces research and practical applications for approaching work differently. Ideal for leadership, sales, and broad employee audiences.

The Ripple Effect

Shawn examines how small changes in individual behavior can influence a team and help people move from awareness to action. Ideal for change, culture, and employee engagement events.

Resilient Optimism

Shawn explores ways to strengthen confidence in the value of individual action during uncertainty. Ideal for leaders and teams facing sustained challenges or transitions.

Is Shawn Achor Right for Your Event?

Tell us about your audience, the challenges your people face, and the energy you want them to bring to their work. We can help select Shawn’s most relevant program, discuss customization, and confirm availability and fee.

Contact The Sweeney Agency 1-866-727-7555 or [email protected] for more information on this speaker.