Timothy Sharp

Happiness is the most sought after goal in the world ... but how many of us are truly happy?

Dr. Sharp is an expert in what makes people tick. Having completed three degrees in psychology and seen over 1000 clients, he knows what makes people stressed and depressed.. Just as importantly he knows what makes people happy!

Dr. Sharp  has an impressive record as an academic, clinician and coach.   He runs one of Sydney's   largest clinical psychology  practices,  a  highly  regarded Executive Coaching practice, and is the founder & CHO (Chief Happiness Officer) of  The Happiness  Institute, Australias first  organisation  devoted solely to enhancing  happiness in individuals, families and organisations. He's taught at all the major universities in NSW and is currently an Adjunct Professor  (in  Positive  Psychology)  within  the  School  of  Management, Faculty of Business  at  UTS  and  also an Adjunct  Professor (Positive Psychology)  within the School of Health  Sciences at RMIT University.   His primary  area  of  interest  is  enhancing  happiness  at  work  and  within organisations  and  he  has,  in  2008,  established  Australia?s  first  National Happiness at Work Index.

In  2008  Dr.  Sharp's  achievements  were  recognised  by  the  Australian Davos Connection when he received a Future  Leadership Award.  Dr. Sharp is also a best selling author (of, among other things, The Happiness Handbook  and 100  Ways to  Happiness: a  guide for busy people),  a sought after public speaker, and he makes frequent appearances in the local and international media including being read and heard by millions of people every week in a syndicated newspaper column and radio spot

Dr. Happy has spoken to audiences around Australia, on various topics, with one consistent theme. If we make the right choices we can be happier and more successful. Covering topics such as life purpose and meaning, healthy living, optimistic thinking, relationships and identifying & utilising core strengths, Dr. Happy's presentations provide listeners with the skills to thoroughly enjoy the present moment and experience authentic happiness.

Dr. Happy has spoken to many organisations as well as at many conferences. Here are just a few examples:

Dell

Schering-Plough

Novartis

AGSM Alumni (and the Lifelong Learning Program)

The CEO Institute

The Smith Family's "Sydney Conversations"

The Vajrayana Institute's "Happiness & It's Causes Conference"

Life Changing Experiences (organisers of the Big Sister/Little Sister program)

Ran One's Conference for financial planners and accountants

SWAP (business network)

The Catalyst Network

The Australian Vetinarian Association

Feedback from Dr. Happy's keynotes, workshops and seminars has been fantastically positive
Client Ovations: Our organisation recently went though a series of significant changes. Leading up to the transition, we were looking to create a springboard from which our people could thrive in the new environment - to reignite the spark that existed before changes were announced. One of our strategies was to enlist the help of Dr. Tim Sharp from the Happiness Institute to assist us in designing programs to keep staff engaged in the business. Tim understood our needs and the content of the workshops was perfect for the outcome we were looking for. The feedback from staff was extremely positive with many staff expressing their gratitude that the organisation had anticipated and provided for their needs in such a considered way. I have no hesitation in recommending Dr Tim Sharp and the Happiness Institute.

Swiss Reinsurance Company

DMC Outsourcing were delighted with the presentations and work sessions presented by Dr. Tim Sharp of The Happiness Institute. The sessions were informative, engaging and delivered everyone personal insights into how they can manage themselves to create a sense of well being and achievement. From an organisational perspective, we have developed expertise based on personal strengths, and have adopted strategies from The Happiness Institute's CHOOSE model to play to personal and organisational strengths, work on internal and external relationships, improve clarity, be optimistic and enjoy the moment. The sessions provided a great foundation for improving how we operate as a business, and I really appreciate the enthusiasm Tim has engendered in DMC.

Managing Director, DMC Outsourcing

We really enjoyed having Tim speak and we would happy to have him speak again at a future event if he is willing and the opportunity arises (promise there will be no “laughing” interruptions this time!

Worplace research centre, University of Sydney

Brilliant! Thought provoking, interesting, engaging, great speaker.

Worplace research centre, University of Sydney