Happiness & Its Causes 2019
24 & 25 June 2019 | International Convention Centre Sydney | Australia
The world's largest conference on happiness & wellbeing
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New International Keynote Announced!
PROFESSOR DAVID COOPERRIDER,
Case Western Reserve University, USA
We’re thrilled to confirm that the world’s foremost authority on strengths-based, positive change, Professor David Cooperrider, Case Western Reserve University, USA, will be joining us at Happiness & Its Causes 2019 for a keynote ‘Embracing Change in Your Life’ plus a full day, in-depth workshop! Look out for workshop details to be announced soon.
Explore Professor Cooperrider’s acclaimed, cutting-edge Appreciative Inquiry (AI) methodology which has helped create a positive revolution in organisational change. Learn how to apply AI tools to your workplace, your home and your life. Instead of focusing on finding the problems, AI asks you to explore what you are doing right and how your strengths can be recognised and capitalised on.
Happiness & Its Causes 2019 offers delegates an amazing opportunity to learn from the master, on a rare visit to Australia!
International Keynotes Confirmed for 2019
Michael Mosley, one of the world’s leading authorities on health and wellbeing, science journalist and best-selling author, UK
Professor Elissa Epel, international expert in chronic stress and co-author, with Nobel Prize winning molecular biologist Dr Elizabeth Blackburn, of The Telomere Effect, USA
Dr Fred Luskin, pioneering researcher into the healing power of forgiveness and director of the Stanford University Forgiveness Project, USA
Professor Amit Bernstein, working with traumatised refugees to develop science backed interventions that could prevent a mental health disaster, Israel
New Speakers Announced!
Costa Georgiadis, landscape architect and much loved host of Gardening Australia, ABC TV
Meshel Laurie, popular radio and television broadcaster and best-selling author
Dr Tjanara Goreng Goreng, Wakka Wakka/Wulli Wiulli Traditional Owner from Central Queensland, academic lecturer and university researcher
Dr Tim Sharp, leading positive psychologist, executive coach and founder of The Happiness Institute
Professor Toni Noble, leading teacher, educator and psychologist in student wellbeing and positive education
Dr John Maddocks, award-winning travel photojournalist and novelist
Sean Hall, awarded marketer, innovator and strategist, Energx Founder
Shannon Harvey, journalist, filmmaker, author and director of the internationally acclaimed documentary, The Connection: Mind Your Body
Catherine Davidson, conflict and disputes resolution expert and leading mediator
Michelle McQuaid, workplace wellbeing teacher, playful change activator and best-selling author
Other Confirmed Speakers...
Sue Langley, master trainer and leading advisor in the practical application of positive psychology
Morris Gleitzman, one of Australia’s funniest and best-loved authors for young people and Australian Children’s Laureate 2018-2019
Jocelyn Brewer, psychologist with a special interest in the psychology of technology and staying human in a digital age
Professor Ken Hillman, practising intensive care specialist who is a passionate advocate of improving the management of dying patients
Father Rod Bower, Anglican priest and passionate advocate for human rights, much loved for his social justice billboards
Dr Sarah McKay, neuroscientist specialising in translating brain research into simple actionable strategies for creativity, health and wellbeing
Professor Ross G Menzies, CBT specialist working with obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety and mood disorders, and anger-related problems
Sophie Scott, award-winning national medical reporter for ABC TV, radio and online
Nic Newling, outspoken advocate for mental health, suicide prevention and sharing personal stories
Dr Jodie Lowinger, clinical psychologist passionate about sharing her expertise in managing anxiety and building resilience
Tenzin Choegyal, acclaimed Tibetan musician, composer, activist and cultural ambassador
Thea O’Connor, workplace wellbeing and productivity advisor, championing the concept of body intelligence
Jane Mathews, marketing expert, tour guide and author who enjoys her own company
Drew Harrisberg, exercise physiologist, sports scientist and diabetes educator who is happy, healthy and thriving with Type 1 diabetes
Dr Doris Brett, writer, clinical psychologist and award-winning poet
Kerry Cue, humourist, mathematician, journalist and author
More speakers to be announced!
Stay posted!
“Happiness & Its Causes is far and away the best conference I’ve ever been to.”
Robert Biswas-Diener, leading cross-cultural positive psychology researcher, USA
"Happiness & Its Causes is the largest positive psychology conference in the world.”
Tal Ben-Shahar, renowned teacher and author on positive psychology, Israel
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