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Patricia George is a highly respected academic and speaker, widely recognised for her expertise in the science of happiness. Serving as an Adjunct Professor and Lecturer at the University of Southern California, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the minds of future psychologists. In 2022, she created the Happiness: Science and Research course at USC, a landmark development in the academic study of well-being. Patricia’s work is dedicated to exploring how individuals from all walks of life—executives, educators, healthcare professionals, and parents—can cultivate a greater sense of fulfilment and resilience.
Having completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology at Scripps College in 2003 and a PhD in Brain and Cognitive Sciences from the University of Southern California in 2010, Patricia has an impressive academic foundation. Her teaching at USC includes subjects such as abnormal psychology and the psychology of marriage and family, where she employs a tangible, emotionally intelligent approach. Through her lectures and professional speaking engagements, she provides practical techniques for improving emotional well-being, helping people build mental resilience and find motivation even in difficult times.
Patricia’s influence extends far beyond the lecture hall. As a professional speaker and corporate coach, she is frequently invited to speak at schools, charities, and corporate seminars. Her ability to connect with diverse audiences—validating their emotional experiences while offering scientific strategies for personal development—makes her talks both moving and transformative. Whether addressing a room of executives or a hall of educators, Patricia empowers people to become the happiest versions of themselves, drawing from both academic research and lived experience.
When booked for speaking engagements, Patricia covers a range of relevant and timely topics, including workplace culture, productivity, retention, and the mental well-being of employees. Her official speaking themes include targeted sessions for executives, women, and employees, all designed to help individuals thrive in personal and professional settings. Her work champions the crucial role of happiness in organisational success and personal development. With her engaging style and evidence-based insights, Patricia George continues to be a leading voice in promoting happiness and emotional health across industries.
Patricia George is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:
“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 organisation, do it!”
“Dr George was engaging and her knowledge was impressive. We are hoping to have her back to speak again in the future”.
“Professor George spoke to our national women’s college community of graduates in February 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 alumni. I hope to have Professor George back to speak to the women’s college community again soon!”
“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 organisation, do it!” –
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