Robert Waldinger

Robert offers the following key in-person and virtual keynote presentations:

What Makes a Good Life? Lessons From the Longest Study on Happiness
As the Director of a study on adult development, Robert shares three significant lessons learned from the study, emphasizing that the key to happiness isn't always straightforward. He also provides practical wisdom on how you can cultivate a fulfilling, long life.

The Best Things in Life Aren’t Things — What Really Makes Us Happy

Would you prefer to be rich in things or experiences? While media and advertising suggest that material wealth is the key to a good life, traditional wisdom and scientific research offer a different perspective. Drawing from his research, Zen teachings, and media examples, Robert reveals the difference between our expectations of happiness and what actually fosters a sense of wellbeing.

Why Relationships in the Workplace Matter More Than You Think — and How to Embrace Them

Relationships are crucial not only to our personal health and happiness but also to an organisation’s success. Research indicates that team productivity and overall organisational effectiveness are more closely linked to positive personal connections than to IQ or assertiveness. The quality of these connections affects work, collaboration, and innovation. With high levels of worker disengagement and workplace loneliness, Robert shares research on how corporations can impact people's psychological and physical health, and provides advice on creating healthier work environments.

Dealing With Change — Life Transitions and Preparing for the Inevitable
How we handle change significantly influences our work lives and personal happiness. From marriage and children to promotions and retirement, we constantly encounter transitions. Learning to manage these life transitions is essential for our health, happiness, and productivity. Robert discusses how understanding life's stages can help in navigating the changes we all face, and offers strategies for creating a game plan for transition, which is crucial for happy, healthy, and productive lives and organisations.