Neil Pasricha

• Author of ten New York Times / #1 International bestsellers focused on intentional living, including The Book of Awesome (gratitude), The Happiness Equation (happiness), and Two-Minute Mornings (habits). Neil’s books have spent >200 weeks on bestseller lists and have sold millions of copies.
• Ranked one of the “10 Most Inspiring” TED speakers of all time with his >3 million-viewed TED Talk The 3 A’s of Awesome
• Host of Apple “Best Of” podcast 3 Books where he interviews guests like Brené Brown, Malcolm Gladwell, and Daniels
• Conducts and publishes original research for Harvard Business Review and Fast Company
• Harvard MBA and spent a decade as Director of Leadership Development at Walmart, where he perfected the art of distilling academic white papers into simple tools for busy managers
• Has been featured and appeared on The Today Show, The Early Show, and The Oprah Winfrey Network
• Has given >500 speeches to clients such as Amex, Audi, GE, Genentech, Samsung, Shopify, SXSW, Uber, etc.

THE HAPPINESS EQUATION: Science-Backed Habits to Cultivate Positive Mindset

We live in a world where we’re bombarded by change, expectation, and uncertainty. News media hijacks our brains while social media tells us we are never good enough. Anxiety, depression, and loneliness rates are at record highs. What we need is a splash-of-cold-water talk that is science-backed, story-laden, and full of laughs. Audiences learn how it is possible, despite larger tectonic plates they cannot control, to use specific research-backed tools and practices to cultivate a habit-based positive mindset every day. Based on Neil’s #1 international bestseller The Happiness Equation.

BE HAPPY FIRST: Resilience and Breakthrough Performance In Times Of Change

After Neil’s wife left him and his best friend took his own life, he crash-landed in an empty downtown bachelor apartment. Just twelve months later, he was working directly for the CEO at Walmart, running the International Academy of Digital Arts and Science’s “Best Blog in the World”, and had just published The Book of Awesome, which stormed the New York Times bestseller list and sold over a million copies. The lesson was clear: resilience and growth can come from challenge and change. An inspiring talk that shares action-based ways to lift performance to new heights.

THE SCIENCE OF POSITIVE GROWTH MINDSET

Does great work lead to happiness? Or… does happiness lead to great work? Neil Pasricha shares counterintuitive research-based answers in this fun, fast-paced, research-grounded tour of the emerging neuroscience and positive psychology landscape. Neil shows how cultivating a positive mindset results in 31% higher productivity, 37% higher sales, and 300% greater creativity – and then shares how to get there. Based on fresh research Pasricha published in Harvard Business Review, this is a high-energy, takeaway-laden talk that gets audiences buzzing.

LEAD YOURSELF BEFORE YOU LEAD OTHERS

Which company is #1 on the Fortune 500 and has been for over a decade? Walmart. The retail behemoth’s rise to half a trillion dollars in sales with over two million employees has been well-documented. But what hasn’t been documented is how they develop, nurture, and grow leaders up through those ranks. Neil served as Director of Leadership Development at Walmart and worked for the CEO while partnering with Harvard Business School to develop the first global leadership program inside the retail giant. In this talk he shares how leaders can use science-backed practices to help themselves show up to lead teams of two, two thousand, or two million. It starts with yourself. Neil will show you how.

HAPPY HABITS: Tiny Changes, Massive Results

Why do so few people say, “I love my job”? Gallup reports a whopping 79% of the global workforce is disengaged. But what if there were simple habits that could help turn employees into their most engaged, creative, and productive selves? It’s not crazy talk. It’s actually happening. Using his unique blend of science-backed models and lean-in-and-laugh stories, Neil shares simple happiness habits and, more importantly, teaches audiences how to make them stick. The result is an easy and research-backed way to build small, simple habits to help create workplaces where people show up inspired to do their best work every day.

“Neil joined the Audi Executive Team across the United States and his happiness lessons were the highlight of the show, engaging dealer associates, and invigorating the audience. He is always on point, thought-provoking, and receives near-perfect ratings. Listen to him!”
Audi

"Neil was incredibly attentive and intentional about delivering a message tailored to the needs of our group of over 2000 people. He shared valuable insights with humility, humor, and authenticity. He was inspirational and thought provoking. People were moved to laughter and tears at different times throughout his presentation. They were 100% engaged the entire time he spoke, and have continued, even a month later, to talk about the lessons they learned from him. I’ve heard lots of feedback and interest in beginning practice of the “2-minute morning” routine and I think everyone really appreciated having these types of practical suggestions. I could not be more happy with the outcome! Neil is truly amazing!"
Healthy Families of America

"Neil was phenomenal!!!!! I was very grateful that we were able to have him a part of our weekend but after meeting him and experiencing his presentation, I am in awe of his generosity to share his expertise and positive energy with our physicians and staff. I have included feedback we have received so far from our attendees below: Closing Keynote: The Happiness Equation with Neil Pasricha, MBA. Relevant, useful topic and information 92.24% Excellent; Enthusiastic, engaging presentation style 92.68% Excellent; Ability to apply content personally or professionally 92.68% Excellent; Comments received: 1. 'Best speaker of the weekend', 2. 'Spectacular presentation, new perspective', 3. 'WOW, excellent', 4. 'He rocked', 5. 'Very energetic!', 6. 'Unbelievably excellent!', 7. 'Absolutely outstanding!'"
Kaiser Permanente

""I cannot tell you the buzz in our meeting still after your presentation. People cannot stop talking about you and even people who have seen you for the third time commented on how it’s just amazingly valuable every single time! Our employees saw in you what I saw many years ago in your first TED talk -- your authenticity, strong values, kindness, and incredible wit and intelligence. You are a real talent and I feel so proud to have shared your voice with my company - I know you help our people be better."
AstraZeneca