Speakers Profile - Dr Tim Sharp










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Dr. Sharp has three degrees in psychology (including a Ph.D.) and an impressive record as an academic, clinician and coach. He set up 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, Australia's 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 but he's also actively involved in consulting and research projects in the areas of leadership, resilience, recruitment and positive education, as well as applications of positive psychology to health and wellbeing.

In 2008 Dr. Sharp's achievements were recognised by the Australian Davos Connection when he received a Future Leadership Award and in 2010 he was invited to be an Australia Day Ambassador. Dr. Sharp is also a bestselling author (of, among other things, "The Happiness Handbook", "100 Ways to Happiness: a guide for busy people" and most recently, "100 Ways to Happy Children: a guide for busy parents"), a sought after public speaker, and as a result of his frequent appearances in the local and international media he's been read and heard by millions of people.