Elaine O'Brien speaking on stage

WORK WITH DR. ELAINE O’BRIEN

Where meaning
meets movement.

Activate wellbeing, purpose, and human flourishing - through science, movement, and the power of play.

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Elaine O'Brien Interview

A movement scientist and positive psychology scholar - helping people with vitality and purpose.

Hello, I’m Elaine

I bridge two worlds that don’t often meet: the rigor of movement science and the soul of positive psychology. The result is practical, embodied work that helps individuals and organizations not only understand wellbeing — but practice it together.

I work with conferences, organizations, leadership teams, and communities who want energizing, evidence-based experiences that change how people feel, connect, and contribute.

Three ways to bring this work to your
organization or community.

WAY WE CAN WORK TOGETHER

Speaking

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For conferences, organizations, and global events

  • Meaning in Motion: Designing for Joy, Purpose & Vitality
  • The Power of Play at Work
  • Zesty Aging & Vital Living
  • SplashDance: What a Feeling!
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Workshops & Training

Immersive Experiences

For organizations, leadership teams, communities, and education

  • Half-day, full-day, and multi-day formats
  • In-person and hybrid options
  • Customised for your goals and audience
  • Grounded in Positive Psychology and movement science
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Signature Programs

Flagship Experiences

For organizations, communities, and individuals

  • Strengths in Motion™ – course & toolkits
  • Zesty Aging – vitality programs
  • SplashDance: What a Feeling! – aquatic experiences & book club
  • The Power of Play – experiences & book club
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Each engagement is shaped to your audience, your timeframe, and the outcomes you’re after.

Audience during Dr. Elaine O'Brien talk at the European Conference on Positive Psychology (ECPP) 2026

WHO I WORK WITH

Organizations committed to human-centered leadership Leaders seeking purpose, vitality, and impact Communities addressing loneliness and disconnection Individuals ready to feel stronger — physically and emotionally

This work is for people and organizations ready to do more than talk about wellbeing.

Dr. Erica Tibbets
Then, and now, your energy, positivity, knowledge, and passion all impressed and inspired me. You are truly a phenomenal scholar and friend.
Dr. Erica Tibbets Temple University Co-Researcher & Smith College
Melanie Webb
Elaine is one of the best presenters I've ever seen.
Melanie Webb Editor, All Things Healing
Karen Deppa
Elaine radiates joy and lifts everyone up around her. You cannot buy nor manufacture her potent combination of brains and heart.
Karen Deppa, MAPP Principal, PilotLight Resilience Resources

Trusted by leading institutions and global communities.

PROOF & RECOGNITION

Let’s create something meaningful together.

Whether you’re planning a keynote, designing a program, or exploring what’s next — I’d love to hear what you’re working on.

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