Robert Waldinger

Robert offers the following main 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 key lessons learned from the research, highlighting that the key to happiness isn't necessarily straightforward. He also provides practical advice on how you can build a fulfilling, long life.

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

Would you rather be wealthy in possessions or experiences? While ads and media suggest that material wealth is the key to a good life, traditional wisdom—and science—says otherwise. Drawing from his research, Zen teachings, and media examples, Robert shows the difference between what we think will make us happy and what actually creates a sense of well-being.

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

Relationships are vital not only to our personal health and happiness, but also to an organization's success. Research shows that team productivity and overall performance depend more on positive personal connections and less on IQ or aggressiveness. The quality of these connections affects work, collaboration, and innovation. With employee disengagement and workplace loneliness on the rise, Robert shares research on how companies can support or hinder people’s psychological and physical health. He offers advice on how businesses can create healthier work environments.

Dealing With Change — Life Transitions and Preparing for the Inevitable
How we handle change profoundly impacts our work lives and personal happiness. From marriage and children to promotions and retirement, we’re always facing transitions. Learning to manage these changes is crucial for our health, happiness, and productivity. Robert discusses how understanding life stages can help deal with the transitions everyone must face. He provides insights on how to develop a game plan for transitions, which is essential for leading happy, healthy, and productive lives and organizations.