Patricia George is a leading university professor, specialising in the science of happiness. Working as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Southern California, Patricia has created the Happiness: Science and Research course and teaches future generations how to achieve happiness. Also a professional speaker, Patricia is booked to speak at a range of events, detailing how everyone from teachers and parents to doctors and executives can achieve happiness. Also a talented corporate coach, book Patricia today to speak on happiness, workplace culture, productivity and mental resilience.
Having earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Scripps College and a PhD in Brain and Cognitive Sciences from the University of Southern California, Patricia is an expert on the workings of the human brain. She is now an Adjunct Professor at the University of Southern California, where she teaches abnormal psychology and the psychology of marriage and family. Teaching in a way that is meaningful and tangible, Patricia empowers people to be motivated in the face of challenges. She also supplies people with tips and tricks on how to increase individual happiness and develop mental resilience.
Working with a variety of schools, associations, corporations and charities to spread happiness, Patricia is also highly sought after as a professional speaker and corporate coach. Tailoring her speeches individually to the specific organisation, Patricia validates feelings of stress and sadness, turning adversity into positivity. Spreading her understanding of the human brain, Patricia encourages the validation of emotions and empowers people in learning how they can be the happiest version of themselves. With first-hand experience of overcoming adversity, Patricia’s speeches are both emotive and authentic.
Booked as a happiness speaker for a range of seminars, women’s organisations and corporations, Patricia’s expertise on happiness is revered across the country. When booked as a speaker, Patricia covers topics including happiness, productivity, mental resilience, retention and workplace culture. Reinforcing the importance of happiness in the workplace to employees, executives and business leaders, Patricia helps people to understand the links between happiness, workplace culture and organisational behaviour. Defining happiness, Patricia enriches audiences with the science behind happiness and motivates them to increase their own personal happiness. When looking for a speaker who can help to create a fulfilled workplace culture or develop mental resilience, book Patricia George today.
How to hire Patricia George
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Patricia's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Science of Happiness for Executives - Executives are in a particularly tricky position, as they often feel isolated from peers. We discuss the power of being a leader, and strategies to increase happiness.
- Science of Happiness for Women - Since 1976 global happiness levels have declined, especially for women, We discuss the paradox of choice, and how it actually leads to a heavier burden. We then discuss strategies to increase happiness.
- Science of Happiness for Employees - Employees are looking for flexibility and empathy from their employers. We discuss workplace culture, how to improve it, and how to increase happiness
- Corporate Coaching - Workplace Culture, Happiness, Productivity and Retention
- Mental Resilience
- Happiness for Teachers, Doctors, Lawyers and Parents
Patricia is often booked as a speaker for a range of events, read her latest feedback below.
"Professor George spoke to our national women’s college community of graduates in Feb 2022 via Zoom. She was a joy and easy to collaborate with for the virtual event. Everyone LOVED her presentation and found her discussion on “The Science Behind Happiness for Women” extremely relevant and helpful! Afterwards, a member contacted me to inform me they were sharing the recording of her presentation with other alums. I hope to have Professor George back to speak to the women’s college community again soon!" - Stefanie, Women's Colleges Advocate, Corporate Communications, KPMG
"We had the pleasure Dr George speaking to our entire faculty on a topic that is very important, The Science of Happiness. Her presentation was incredibly well received by our faculty with real-world, actionable advice. Her ability to take detailed, scientific research and explain how to apply it to our lives kept the group engaged and intrigued. We will most definitely be having Dr George back to speak to our students/faculty and recommend her to anyone wanting to help their staff find their happiness!" - Kyle, Business Manager, Las Vegas Day School
"I asked Dr George to address both our faculty and parent body on the subject of happiness. Her presentations were the most well-received professional development events that I have hosted.
Both groups found her engaging and her knowledge of the topic area was impressive. Now, more than ever, we need to be talking about taking care of our students, our faculty and ourselves and her message reinforced that. We are hoping to have her back to speak to our students in the future. If you have the opportunity to have Dr. George speak to your organization, do it!" - Joseph, Chief Innovation Officer, The Meadows School
"Dr George was engaging and her knowledge was impressive. We are hoping to have her back to speak again in the future" - Joseph, Meadows School
- 2022 - Created the Happiness: Science and Research course at USC
- 2019 - Lecturer at the University of Southern California
- 2010 - PhD in Brain and Cognitive Sciences from the University of Southern California
- 2003 - Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Scripps College
