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Timothy Sharp

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Timothy Sharp

  • Presenter Type: Speaker, Trainer
  • Speaker Topics: Health / Lifestyle, Motivation / Inspiration, Change, Leadership, Adversity
  • Fee Range: $5,000-$10,000
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For over 20 years Dr Happy has been helping people make meaningful changes in their lives, overcome depression and anxiety, as well as helping individuals and organisations achieve their full potential and be the best they can be.

The resident psychologist on Excess Baggage (Nine Network) has three degrees in psychology (including a PhD) and an impressive record as an academic, clinician and coach. Dr Happy runs one of Sydney's oldest and most respected clinical psychology practices, a highly regarded Executive Coaching practice, and is the founder and CHO (Chief Happiness Officer) of The Happiness Institute, Australia's first organisation devoted solely to enhancing happiness in individuals, couples, families and organisations.
He has taught at all the major universities in NSW and is currently an Adjunct Professor (in Positive Psychology) within the Faculty of Business at UTS and also an Adjunct Professor (Positive Psychology) within the School of Health Sciences at RMIT University. Dr Sharp has also published a number of research articles in scientific journals, developed 'The Happiness Diet'  and is also a bestselling author of several books including 'The Happiness Handbook'.

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

    Additional Info

    • Presenter Type: Speaker, Trainer
    • Speaker Topics: Health / Lifestyle, Motivation / Inspiration, Change, Leadership, Adversity
    • Fee Range: $5,000-$10,000

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