LiveHappy! Keynote Speaker from Minneapolis, MN

An award-winning speaker and best-selling author, Tom Guetzke has engaged and inspired audiences around the globe. Traveling to over 65 countries, Tom discovered the self-care habits each one of us can use to boost the happiness in our lives! An expert in the science of happiness, Tom identified The 5 Happy Habits from research in the fields of positive psychology, neurology, and sociology. Tom holds a Masters and completed advanced Positive Psychology & Happiness studies at Penn University, UC Berkeley, and Yale. He is also a featured author in Think Positive, Live Happy, a best-selling book in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. As The Happologist, Tom is on a mission to help people, just like you, discover the positive effects of happiness on your health and well-being to live a life filled with laughter and joy! AWARD-WINNING Recognized with the highest designation awarded by Toastmasters International, Tom holds the distinguished Toastmaster Award (DTM) and was named Toastmaster of the Year. Tom achieved membership as a professional speaker in the National Speakers Association (NSA) in 2003 and was President of NSA-MN. Tom is featured in Who's Who in Professional Speaking and is the honored recipient of the prestigious Mark LeBlanc Award. MOST REQUESTED PROGRAMS: LIVE HAPPY: 5 Secrets to a Healthier and Happier You! A recent nationwide survey revealed that we are the unhappiest we have been in over 50 years! This lack of happiness is one of the aspects holding us back in life. Our mental, emotional and actual physical health is on the line, and we can’t put it off or afford to view our happiness as a luxury. But there is something we can do about it! Happiness is something we all WISH for...but we often struggle with HOW to be happy. Traveling to over 65 countries revealed HOW people create their own happiness. Based on research from positive psychology, neurology and sociology it has been simplified into The 5 Happy Habits that you can use to create more happiness and joy in your life. Happiness is an INSIDE job and you can actually CREATE more happiness in your life – no matter what is going on in the world around you! The 5 Happy Habits are practical research-based tools you can use to tap into and nurture your own happiness every day. THE HAPPY FACTOR AT WORK: Unlocking productivity, Wellness & Success! People who are happy at work are more committed to their organization, rise to positions of leadership more rapidly, achieve higher sales, and suffer fewer health problems. Current research shows that happiness should not be an afterthought for workplaces; it should be an essential goal – entwined with position skills is the key to individual and organizational success! You will discover the benefits of a happy workplace and come away with practical strategies you can implement – individually or in teams – to boost your own emotional well-being, support the well-being of colleagues and employees, and foster a workplace culture of happiness. This upbeat interactive program delivers an inspiring message to help you embrace the true happiness that lies within yourself - for both your personal and professional life. Learning the secrets of creating more happiness will have a positive impact on the success of you and your organization. THE HAPPY LEADER: Unleash the Power of Positive Leadership! A massive new study of 1 million people underlines why focusing on happiness is so valuable: Happiness makes you dramatically more productive and successful! The Happy Leader builds a great culture, leads with optimism, overcomes negativity, and develops a committed and connected team that achieves superior results. This Program is ideal for: - Companies and Associations who want to create an environment with transformational leaders - Building a culture focused on nurture, positive reinforcement, and highlighting strengths and potential to help people to be the best version of themselves The audience will leave with: - The importance of self-care to lead from within - Utilizing the science of a Positive Growth Mindset - How to lead yourself first, before you lead others! SELF-CARE FOR HEALTHCARE: Your Prescription for Happiness. Long hours, difficult patients, and stress all contribute to the high burn-out rate among healthcare workers. Taking care of ourselves must be a priority if we want to provide the best health care to others. Research has shown the power of positive attitudes on patient care. Learning the habits for happiness will inspire you to newfound happiness. Your happiness has a positive impact on your health as well as those you care for.