Tal Ben-Shahar

Mindvalley trainer and co-founder of Happiness Studies Academy

After earning a Ph.D. in organizational behavior from Harvard, Tal Ben-Shahar became renowned for teaching two of Harvard’s most popular courses: positive psychology and the psychology of leadership.

He is a prolific speaker and consultant, advising executives at multinational corporations like Microsoft and Google.

Tal’s books, which delve into happiness, leadership, self-esteem, and resilience, are international best-sellers and have been translated into over 30 languages.

He continues to share his insights worldwide and through The 5 Elements of Happiness Quest at Mindvalley, impacting audiences globally with his research and teachings.

Credentials

An avid sportsman, Tal has won both the U.S. intercollegiate and Israeli national squash championships.

The co-founder and chief learning officer of the Happiness Studies Academy, a leading institute in the field of Happiness Studies and known for the world’s first fully online accredited Master's Degree in Happiness Studies.

The co-founder and chief learning officer of Potentialife, a revolutionary training organization that creates transformative leaders.

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