“Shawn was AMAZING! Beyond all expectations. I knew he was going to be funny, but I did not realize HOW consistently funny. And a total class act. We’ve already had numerous comments and emails from people practicing their three grateful…
"Shawn Achor set off a ripple of happiness in our audience that will continue to spread. His masterful storytelling transforms listeners, and his message of community connection is just what we needed to hear." —Carolyn Gan, Program Director, Conference for…
“Thank you SO much for all of your help leading up to the event and on site! Shawn’s talk was fabulous and my teammates in attendance all said it helped get them ready and excited for the day – it…
“Thank you so much for joining us as our Thrive Talent Career Week keynote speaker! We have been receiving so many positive and appreciative notes from employees who were either prompted to think of happiness differently, or were reminded of…
“Shawn was amazing, kind, and generous with his time and knowledge on-site. Our team was enamored, as were all of our audience members. His presentation was funny, engaging, and insightful. Is Shawn a comedian disguised as a scientist/researcher? It takes…
"Shawn’s presentation exceeded our expectations (both for those of us that put the program together as well as our attendees). We already knew from the TEDx video that he was a dynamic presenter but then to meet him in person…
"We can’t thank Shawn enough for making this year’s Johnson & Johnson OCMO Leadership Team meeting such a success. His presentation was a highlight of our event. Our meeting objectives focused on audience engagement, leadership skills, structured networking and fun…
"Your presentation was uplifting, entertaining and enlightening. What a refreshing topic, and one that should be shared with all! Our group is made up of highly accomplished managers with years of experience. They can be a tough audience to say…
"Shawn’s presentation on The Happiness Advantage was excellent. Everyone in our company, from Welders and Machinists to Engineers and Executives, thoroughly enjoyed the subject matter and take-home value provided by The Happiness Advantage presentation." –Zeeco, Inc.
"We have used Shawn globally to deliver workshops for our Managing Director and Executive Director audiences (both individuals and intact teams); as an estimate he has presented to close to 1000 people at this level at UBS. We are pretty…
“A short note of appreciation for the outstanding, insightful and inspirational presentation at our Senior Leadership meeting. You have an uncanny ability to modify the content to the audience, and the result is impactful.”--Adobe
“Harvard lecturer Shawn Achor is funny, self-depreciating, and devastating to my notions of what his field is all about. He's got research that makes the "genes + environment + potential for success" model look like an idea only Flat Earthers…
"Shawn's presentation on happiness was absolutely amazing! Funny, engaging, smart, optimistic, and practical, Shawn inspired us to shift the way that we look at the world, and to make simple yet powerful changes in our own lives. His uplifting message…
“Thank you, and thank Shawn, again for creating such a valuable educational aspect of our congress. So many of the attendees came to me and said how wonderful his presentation was and how they plan to incorporate his teachings into…
“Shawn brings energy and actionable ideas to countless research studies with flawless delivery!” --MorganStanley SmithBarney
“Shawn Achor is an infectious speaker and can captivate an audience. He's appearance was truly meaningful to my YPO members. I can already tell based on their responses that they have valued what he has said and are using it…
“Shawn Achor brings the science, research, and factual data behind why happiness happens and teaches how to reproduce happiness. Shawn will bring a new perspective on happiness by presenting a new lens that eliminates traditional “normal” worldly view on why…
“Shawn Achor is a talented and engaging speaker. He has the ability to reach his audience through a unique combination of humor and real life experiences intertwined with results from his extensive research on happiness that brings credibility and validity…
“The members and guests of MHCA were treated to a fine presentation when you keynoted our Fall Conference. When selecting our speakers, we strive to find those people whose passion will inspire our members to higher performance and personal growth…
“An amazing event! It was such fun and so stimulating to have Shawn at Facebook! As we strive to help the world become more open and connected, remaining positive and grateful for meaningful and productive relationships is essential! Shawn's ideas…
