Bring the Science of Flourishing
to Your Stage

Elaine O'Brien doesn't just talk about wellbeing.
She creates it — in the room, with every audience, every time.

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KEYNOTE TOPICS

Three signature talks – each one a complete experience

Meaning in Motion

Designing for Joy, Purpose & Vitality

What does it mean to live and work with genuine meaning? Drawing on positive psychology, movement science, and the latest research on purpose and vitality, this keynote helps audiences discover how to design more alive, connected, and purposeful lives — starting now.

Best for: leadership conferences, wellbeing summits, university events

Purpose, Profit, and Play at Work

When people flourish, so does the bottom line.

The organizations outperforming their competitors aren't just working harder — they're working with more joy. This keynotes makes the business case for cultures where people feel energized, connected, and purposeful, drawing on positive psychology, neuroscience, and 30+ years of practice.

Best for: corporate events, HR conferences, innovation summits

The Power of Play at Work

For Performance and Excellence

Play isn't childish — it's one of the most evidence-backed drivers of creativity, resilience, and high performance. This keynote makes the business case for play and gives audiences practical tools to bring more of it into their organisations immediately.

Best for: corporate events, HR conferences, innovation summits

Every keynote engagement includes

1 Pre-Event
Consultation

A call to understand your audience, goals, and context — so the keynote fits perfectly.

2 Customized
Keynote

Tailored content for your industry, theme, and audience. No off-the-shelf talks.

3 Movement
Experience

An interactive element that gets the room on its feet — audiences remember it long after.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

Experienced by over 32,000 people worldwide.

She is the brightest of lights, has the biggest of hearts, and makes the world better. Elaine earned rave reviews from every student. Her commitment to excellence is extraordinary.
Dr. Angela Duckworth MacArthur "Genius Award" Fellow · University of Pennsylvania
Elaine is one of the best presenters I've ever seen.
Melanie Webb Editor, All Things Healing
Elaine's contribution to the Positive Psychology community has been extraordinary. Her insistence that positive psychology include interventions that change our bodies — not just our minds — has rippled around the world.
Andrew Soren, MAPP President, International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA)
Elaine's enthusiasm for her subject and interest in her students are exemplary.
Dr. Robert B. Mellert Brookdale College

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