Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar is an internationally renowned teacher, speaker, and author in the fields of happiness and leadership.
With academic roots at Harvard, Columbia, and Centenary University, and a broad global reach through his writing and teaching, Tal has shaped conversations on wellbeing, education, and human flourishing across sectors. He is the cofounder of the Happiness Studies Academy and creator of both the Certificate and MA in Happiness Studies programs, as well as the Happier School initiative for educators and students. Tal holds a PhD in Organizational Behavior and is widely recognized for integrating rigorous science with practical tools for everyday life. As Dr. Martin Seligman has said, "Tal Ben-Shahar is the Master teacher of Happiness." A certified yoga instructor and former U.S. Intercollegiate and Israeli National squash champion, Tal’s work bridges ancient wisdom and modern research, the humanities and the sciences, theory and practice. His books have been translated into more than thirty languages, and have appeared on best-seller lists around the world. His latest books are “Happiness Studies” and “Happier, No Matter What.”