Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar

Co-founder of The Happiness Studies Academy

Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar, a Harvard graduate, teaches happiness and leadership worldwide, authored bestsellers in 30+ languages, and co-founded the Happiness Studies Academy and Potentialife.

Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar, a Harvard graduate with a PhD in Organizational Behavior, is a globally renowned expert in happiness and leadership. He taught two of Harvard’s most popular courses—Positive Psychology and The Psychology of Leadership—and continues to lecture and consult for top organizations like Microsoft and Google. A best-selling author in over 30 languages, Tal co-founded the Happiness Studies Academy and Potentialife. His work bridges Eastern and Western traditions, focusing on happiness, resilience, and self-esteem to inspire individuals globally.

Trainer credentials

An avid sportsman, Tal has won both the U.S. Intercollegiate and Israeli National squash championships.

Tal is the co-founder and chief learning officer of the Happiness Studies Academy, a leading institute in the field of Happiness Studies and known for the world’s first fully online accredited Master's Degree in Happiness Studies.