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I'm Dr. Louise Lambert
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Many people say that happiness is pointless or even silly; yet the scientific evidence for good living is firmly on its side. From being healthier, more productive, earning more money - I hear they are also better dancers! - to being a better learner, as well as friend and partner, happiness matters to individuals and organizations alike. But don’t be fooled by the smiley faces. Happiness comes in many shapes: optimism, engagement, respect, kindness, safety, vitality, curiosity, persistence, courage, contentment, humour, altruism, belonging and more. And all are serious ideas in positive psychology, the science of wellbeing, which I’ve been studying for two decades.
Conference talks & panel moderation
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We are regularly asked to come and talk on a variety of subjects both directly related to happiness and wellbeing, as well as tangentially, like youth employability, happy cities, the role of art in wellbeing, cultural diplomacy and peacemaking, technology and AI in wellbeing, social impact investing, culture and wellbeing, the role of the private sector in happiness and wellbeing, our commercial life model and... Okay! You get it!
Call us to see if we can help round out your event lineup; if we can’t, we might know a smart and funny person who will.
Get in touch >Some of our 'easy' reading!
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Positive Psychology Intervention Study
Dr. Lambert's Positive Psychology Intervention Study, the first to be conducted, evaluated, and published in the UAE, was accepted for publication in the Journal of Happiness Studies! The program, delivered over several semesters to Psychology university students from over 39 nations studying in Dubai, showed sustainable improvements to the students' hedonic and eudaimonic wellbeing over a 3-month period relative to a control group. It was also able to show significant decreases in the fear of happiness and the belief that happiness is fragile, both culturally relevant variables to examine.
'52 for a New You'​...now, in the UAE~!
Separating the pop-psych from the real science can be tricky. Here are 52 evidence-based interventions - without the big academic words - to help you increase your happiness.
It's ideal for people who want to think, write, do, scribble and work their way towards happiness. It's a workbook, do one intervention a week and see what changes you experience.
(Re)Aligning Commercial Life for Wellbeing
Wellbeing is not 'just' about smiley faces; it's about meaning and purpose, social connection and feeling as though our values and life projects are in sync with those around us - businesses included. An introduction to the “Commercial Life” framework, informed by the science and research of positive psychology. This model targets the wellbeing of: (1) employees, (2) customers and (3) product/service design.
Like positive education? Meet #iBringGCC
The #iBringGCC movement works to raise awareness among young adults of the character strengths they bring to life but more importantly to the workplace, such as integrity, persistence, and self-regulation. The #iBringGCC campaign has developed a number of program modules which support the development of work-related character strengths which overlap with recognized 21st century skills.
For those who can't sleep. Our gift of 'heavier' reading!
The Pursuit of National Wellbeing Policies Across the GCC: The What, How, and Why?
What our clients and friends are saying!
Nicki Bedford
CEO & FOunder | Female Founders Network (Dubai, UAE)
"It was a pleasure to welcome Louise Lambert as a guest speaker for our Google event series with the Female Founders Network. Her talk on positive psychology was insightful, engaging, and sparked the highest level of audience interaction we’ve seen to date. Louise has a gift for making complex ideas feel accessible and empowering. The women adored her- she brought authenticity, expertise, and left us all with a renewed sense of positivity. We’d welcome her back anytime!"
Ana Rijo Da Silva
Head of Human Resources at Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, Lisbon, Portugal
"Louise's presentation was great, better than great, it was awesome. Congratulations are in order!"
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