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Amy Blankson

Amy Blankson helps teams build happiness in a digital world through practical micro-habits, stronger connection, and a science-backed path to flourishing.

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Starting off with Amy’s inspirational message really kicked off our program on the right foot. I’ve spoken with many people since the offsite and most of them are incorporating JGAME into their daily lives (personally, I’ve gotten good at the gratitudes but need more consistency with the J,A,M and E). We also received her books this week, which we are sharing with the team as a follow up to keep putting her strategies into place.

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Why book Amy Blankson for your next event

  • Amy Blankson shares research and practical tools to help teams build happiness, focus, and healthier digital habits at work.
  • As Co-Founder of the Digital Wellness Institute, Amy helps audiences boost engagement and build more connected, energized cultures.
  • Amy’s keynotes turn big ideas into simple experiments, helping teams build micro-habits that strengthen flourishing at work.

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Happiness and technology keynote speaker, author, and digital wellness expert

Book speaker Amy Blankson for an energizing keynote on happiness and technology that leaves audiences with practical actions they can use right away. Amy is the bestselling author of The Future of Happiness and Co-Founder and Chief Evangelist of the Digital Wellness Institute. She helps organizations understand how digital life affects wellbeing, then guides people toward small, powerful changes that improve how they work and live. Her talks are rooted in science, delivered with warmth, and built around simple experiments that make happiness more sustainable. Audiences leave with stronger engagement, more connected leadership, and the confidence to contribute their best in a fast-moving digital world.

 

Amy Blankson: Happiness and Technology Speaker

Amy Blankson is a keynote speaker and author focused on the intersection of happiness and technology. She is known for helping people understand how digital habits shape wellbeing, performance, and connection at work. As Co-Founder and Chief Evangelist of the Digital Wellness Institute, Amy has spent her career translating research into practical tools that people can apply in everyday life. Her work is centered on one core idea: flourishing in the digital world is possible when people build the right micro-habits and create intentional patterns around how they use technology.

Amy is the bestselling author of The Future of Happiness, a book that explores how technology can support human wellbeing when used with purpose. In her speaking, she gives audiences a clear path to reconnect with joy, strengthen resilience, and improve how they show up for their teams. Her keynotes are thoughtful, motivating, and action-oriented, making her a strong fit for organizations that want measurable impact from a speaker.

 

Why Book Amy Blankson for Your Event

When you book Amy Blankson for your event, you get more than inspiration. You get a practical framework that helps people feel better and perform better in the same moment. Amy’s sessions are designed for modern workplaces where attention is stretched, stress is common, and digital overload can quietly drain energy. She helps audiences understand what is happening, why it matters, and what they can do next.

Amy’s approach is built around experiments and micro-habits. She teaches people how to make small changes that are easy to repeat and strong enough to shift culture over time. This gives leaders and teams a way to improve engagement without adding more complexity to their day.

In her keynotes, audiences learn how to:

  • Reconnect with their source of joy in a fast-paced digital environment
  • Build micro-habits that sustain happiness at work
  • Increase engagement through intentional digital wellness practices
  • Strengthen connection between leaders and teams
  • Create a culture where people feel empowered to contribute their best

The result is a talk that feels relevant, useful, and memorable. People leave with ideas they can use immediately, and leaders leave with a stronger understanding of how to support flourishing in a digital-first workplace.

 

Credentials and Recognition

Amy Blankson’s expertise is backed by meaningful recognition across the fields of happiness, leadership, and technology. She was selected to be a member of the UN Global Happiness Council, where she contributes to conversations about wellbeing on a global level. She is also the only person to have ever received a Point of Light Award from two U.S. Presidents, a distinction that reflects the impact of her work and service.

She serves on Harvard’s AI for Human Flourishing Council, where she helps explore how artificial intelligence can be aligned with human wellbeing. Most recently, Amy was recognized as a Master Motivator by the Dallas AI75 list, which honors the most significant people in AI in DFW. These honors reflect the breadth of her influence and the trust organizations place in her perspective.

 

Amy’s Story and Speaking Style

Amy’s story started early. Growing up, she played with the strobe light in her dad’s neuroscience lab at Baylor University. That experience sparked a lifelong curiosity about how the brain works and how tiny experiments can improve daily life. She learned from an early age that small actions can create meaningful change, and that idea remains at the heart of her work today.

That background gives Amy a unique voice on stage. She combines science, storytelling, and practical strategies in a way that feels human and grounded. Her talks are accessible for broad audiences, yet rich enough for leadership teams and professionals who want depth. She makes complex topics like digital wellbeing and flourishing easy to understand, then turns them into simple next steps people can actually follow.

Amy’s tone is warm, engaging, and energizing. She invites people to try ideas instead of forcing perfection. That creates a sense of momentum in the room and helps audiences feel capable of change. Whether she is speaking to executives, managers, educators, or company-wide teams, Amy brings clarity and optimism to a topic that matters to every organization.

 

Outcomes for Teams and Organizations

Organizations book Amy Blankson because her keynotes support real workplace outcomes. Her focus on happiness and technology helps teams improve the human side of performance: engagement, trust, connection, and energy. In a time when many people feel stretched by constant notifications and digital pressure, Amy offers a practical reset.

Her keynotes help people move from overwhelm to intention. Teams learn how to set better boundaries with technology, improve communication, and build routines that support mental wellbeing. Leaders gain tools to create environments where people feel seen, valued, and motivated to contribute. This leads to stronger collaboration and a more resilient culture.

Audiences often walk away with three clear shifts:

  • A better understanding of how digital habits affect happiness and performance
  • A set of micro-habits they can use immediately to improve wellbeing at work
  • A renewed sense of connection to purpose, joy, and contribution

When people feel empowered and supported, they engage more fully. They communicate more clearly. They bring more creativity and focus to their work. Amy’s message helps make that possible in a way that feels practical and sustainable.

 

Book Speaker Amy Blankson for Your Event

If your organization is looking for a keynote speaker who can connect happiness, technology, and performance in a way that drives action, Amy Blankson is a powerful choice. She brings recognized expertise, a compelling personal story, and a practical toolkit that audiences can use long after the event ends.

Book speaker Amy Blankson for your event to help your team build stronger digital wellness habits, reconnect with joy, and create a culture of flourishing. Her keynotes are ideal for conferences, leadership events, employee wellbeing programs, and organizations that want to strengthen engagement in a digital world. With Amy on stage, audiences leave inspired, equipped, and ready to take meaningful action.

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Customer Reviews

5 of 5

Starting off with Amy’s inspirational message really kicked off our program on the right foot. I’ve spoken with many people since the offsite and most of them are incorporating JGAME into their daily lives (personally, I’ve gotten good at the gratitudes but need more consistency with the J,A,M and E). We also received her books this week, which we are sharing with the team as a follow up to keep putting her strategies into place.

5 of 5

Amy’s presentation was a great way to end our strategic planning session. It was uplifting and offered practical advice that participants could use in their work and personal life.

5 of 5

Amy kept the audience engaged the whole time. Her virtual presentation was approachable and practical. She visually captivated participants, masterfully presented the benefits of being positive and gave them simple tools and systems to acquire skills needed to reach their goals. Some audience comments included: Thoughtful and practical – really enjoyed the discussion; I thought the idea of ‘habit stacking’ was smart and approachable. Great suggestion!; Wow!!! This is a very important topic for anyone. It increases happiness in those who apply these ideas, as a result. Well done, thank you!

5 of 5

She exceeded our expectations, and the leaders rated her session VERY high! She was incredibly personable, flexible and engaging. We were very impressed by how well she incorporated our topics into her presentation. She has a great grasp of the healthcare industry, and we loved the practical tips at the end.

5 of 5

Amy is a gifted speaker in that she knows her subject matter very well and she presents in a way that everyone can not only understand, but also relate to. She has an ease about her and glow…she is genuine.

5 of 5

Amy’s program on Fearless Positivity exceeded our expectations, it was amazing in so many ways! Our team was very grateful and appreciative of Amy’s ability to weave in the things that we had expressed in our pre-meeting call that were important for us. She wove them in seamlessly to her presentation and made the connection to the audience (team, community, connectivity, coalition work, etc.). It made a big impact for the attendees and being able to pull both personal and professional gems from Amy’s presentation that will help them moving forward!

5 of 5

Amy’s warm personality, lighthearted presentation style, and lessons of fearless positivity woven throughout an interactive journaling practice reminded our teacher leaders that it is ok to take time to focus on themselves and their needs. She has piqued their interest in happiness in the digital age and left them with strategies they can implement in their classrooms to ensure a healthy balance of technology for their students as well as themselves.

5 of 5

Without exaggeration, that was one of the most impactful presentations I have experienced. I loved your tips and strategies. For once, my brain was thinking “I can do that!” rather than “Those ideas would be nice if I had the time.” I’m really inspired to take the learnings forward, and I will report back on the results.”

5 of 5

Wow- today was incredible! I am positive that every single one of those 178 attendees were able to walk away from today’s event with at least one positive new habit, goal, or outlook on how to practice fearless positivity in their personal and professional lives.

5 of 5

Thank you for joining us as our ACE speaker at our Annual Conference in Detroit. Your sharing of the renewed sense of joy, meaning, and purpose was the perfect opening to our conference. The topic was particularly relevant given your expertise and knowledge. As one participant said, ‘Amy’s presentation was joyful and positive. I like that it was interactive.” Another participant from your featured breakout said, ‘This was a great, interactive session! I like how the session was right after Amy gave the keynote speech. I enjoyed how we were able to put a plan in place during the session to immediately start getting joy from our lives.’ Thank you again for providing your time and expertise on such an important subject. We are extremely grateful and hope to have you return in the future.

Rated 5.00/5 based on 10 customer reviews

Keynotes

Keynote by Amy Blankson:

THE FUTURE IS FLOURISHING: Why Thriving People and Cultures Will Define What’s Next

In a world where uncertainty is no longer the exception but the norm, individuals, and organizations, have learned how to adapt, recalibrate, and endure. But let’s be clear: surviving isn’t the goal. We want to flourish. And we want the same for our teams, our communities, and the people we serve.

Today, a global movement is underway to redefine what it means to thrive. Drawing on emerging insights from Harvard’s Global Flourishing Study, one of the largest and most significant research efforts since 1938, this talk introduces a powerful new framework for understanding and cultivating flourishing across cultures, sectors, and systems. The study’s questions – not just its findings – are already transforming how we think about leadership, impact, and the human potential inside every workplace.

In this timely and energizing keynote, Amy Blankson, Chief Ambassador for the World Flourishing Organization, invites audiences into a fresh conversation about success, one that is grounded in purpose, backed by science, and built for what comes next. Whether your organization is just beginning to explore well-being or is already deeply invested in human development, this session will offer new insights, renewed inspiration, and practical strategies to help you go further, intentionally, strategically, and sustainably.

Because the future doesn’t just reward innovation. It rewards people who know how to flourish, and leaders who know how to create the conditions for it.

This program is ideal for individuals and teams who:

  • Are leading culture, talent, or transformation initiatives and want to integrate flourishing into strategic priorities like engagement, retention, and performance
  • Are rethinking their current well-being, DEI, or employee experience programs and need a holistic, evidence-based framework to guide next steps
  • Are looking for actionable tools and fresh language to help their teams navigate change, build resilience, and create a shared vision of what thriving looks like

The audience will leave with:

  • A Clearer Understanding of Flourishing – Demystify the complex, multi-dimensional nature of flourishing and why it’s essential to future-ready organizations
  • A Mindset Shift from Surface Metrics to Meaningful Growth – Move beyond engagement and happiness scores to a richer, research-backed framework for transformation
  • Tangible Tools for Leading Through Change – Walk away with practical, actionable strategies to help individuals and teams thrive in the face of ongoing disruption
Request a quote: Amy Blankson THE FUTURE IS FLOURISHING: Why Thriving People and Cultures Will Define What’s Next

Keynote by Amy Blankson:

SUPER THINKERS: How to innovate, lead, and thrive in an AI-driven world

Amplify Your Thinking. Elevate Your Leadership. Shape the Future.

AI isn’t just changing the way we work – it’s redefining what it means to lead. The real advantage in this new era won’t come from simply adopting AI tools, but from knowing how to think in an AI-powered world. The leaders who thrive will be the ones who ask better questions, challenge assumptions, and use AI to amplify human ingenuity, accelerate problem-solving, and unlock new frontiers of creativity and growth. SuperThinkers don’t just react to change, they drive it, shaping the future with curiosity, strategy, and an unshakable commitment to human potential.

This keynote is a call to action for forward-thinking professionals across industries. It’s designed to equip you with the mindset and strategies to lead with confidence, innovate boldly, and stay ahead in an ever-evolving landscape.

This program is perfect for individuals and teams who:

  • Want to use AI as a force multiplier for creativity and strategic thinking, rather than a replacement for human expertise.
  • Need practical, real-world strategies to navigate rapid technological change with clarity and focus.
  • Understand that the future of leadership isn’t just about technical know-how–it’s about amplifying distinctly human strengths like critical thinking, empathy, and vision.

The audience will leave with:

  • A Future-Ready Mindset – From uncertainty to confident leadership in an AI-powered world.
  • A Strategic Roadmap – How to stay relevant, boost productivity, and lead with impact.
  • A Competitive Edge – Guide hiring, help teams innovate, and make time for deep thinking.

AI won’t replace us, but the leaders who master it will outpace those who don’t. The future belongs to the SuperThinkers, those who harness AI not just to work faster, but to think deeper, lead better, and create more boldly than ever before. Will you be one of them?

Request a quote: Amy Blankson SUPER THINKERS: How to innovate, lead, and thrive in an AI-driven world

Keynote by Amy Blankson:

FEARLESS POSITIVITY: Mastering mindset in the midst of uncertainty

Shift Your Perspective. Reclaim Your Power. Thrive in the Unknown.

We all face fear, discomfort, and resistance to change, yet our actions in the face of these challenges are what truly define us. Fearless Positivity is not the absence of fear, but the opportunity to move through it by focusing on what matters most. The most successful leaders and teams aren’t the ones who wait for stability or wish for certainty. They’re the ones who build mental resilience, reframe challenges as opportunities, and harness the power of Fearless Positivity to lead with confidence, clarity, and courage, no matter what comes next.

This keynote is a call to action for individuals and teams navigating change, disruption, or high-stakes transitions. Grounded in the science of mindset and resilience, this session provides actionable strategies to help you cultivate optimism without naivety, embrace uncertainty without fear, and move forward with purpose—even when the path ahead isn’t clear.

This program is perfect for individuals and teams who:

  • Are navigating rapid change, uncertainty, or high-pressure environments.
  • Want to break free from stress, fear, and overwhelm to lead with clarity and conviction.
  • Need practical tools to cultivate a mindset that fuels growth, resilience, and success.

The audience will leave with:

  • A mindset shift that transforms uncertainty from a roadblock into a launchpad for growth.
  • Practical strategies to stay focused, motivated, and mentally strong – even in tough times.
  • The confidence to lead with optimism and resilience – without ignoring real challenges.

Uncertainty isn’t the enemy – it’s the proving ground for leadership, innovation, and growth. Fearless Positivity isn’t about ignoring challenges; it’s about meeting them head-on with clarity, courage, and an unshakable belief in what’s possible.

Request a quote: Amy Blankson FEARLESS POSITIVITY: Mastering mindset in the midst of uncertainty

Keynote by Amy Blankson:

(Workshop) THE JOY GAME™: Unlocking joy for a more engaged, creative, and productive workplace

Because When People Thrive, Organizations Do Too.

Joy isn’t just a feel-good emotion – it’s a performance driver. Research shows that when people feel energized and connected to their work, they’re more engaged, innovative, and productive. Yet too often, well-being feels like another task rather than an integrated part of how we work. What if joy wasn’t something to achieve but a strategy, one you could tweak to create more fulfilling, high-impact work?

This interactive workshop introduces The Joy Game, a research-backed, game-based approach to making joy a daily, actionable practice. Rooted in psychology, behavioral science, and game theory, this framework helps leaders and teams transform stress and disengagement into momentum, creativity, and purpose.

Why Businesses Need More Joy at Work

  • Boosts Engagement & Retention – Energized employees stay longer and contribute more.
  • Enhances Productivity & Innovation – A positive mindset fuels better problem-solving.
  • Strengthens Resilience in Change – Joy helps teams navigate uncertainty with confidence.
  • Improves Collaboration & Culture – When people enjoy their work, they perform at their best.

This Workshop is Perfect for Leaders and Teams Who:

  • Want to create a thriving workplace culture.
  • Need practical strategies for well-being and engagement.
  • Are navigating uncertainty or burnout.

Participants Will Leave With:

  • A Science-Backed Framework for making joy a strategic advantage.
  • Practical, Game-Based Tools to shift mindsets and sustain engagement.
  • A Renewed Sense of Purpose & Motivation for daily impact.
Request a quote: Amy Blankson (Workshop) THE JOY GAME™: Unlocking joy for a more engaged, creative, and productive workplace

Keynote by Amy Blankson:

From Anxiety to Action: A parent’s guide to navigating AI, social media, and the digital future

Every day, our kids are bombarded by screens, social media, and now AI. The rules of parenting have changed, and the pressure to protect, guide, and prepare our children has never been greater. But let’s be honest, most of us feel overwhelmed by the pace of change.

How do we keep our kids safe without over-controlling? How do we set boundaries without constant battles? And how do we raise confident, tech-savvy kids who can thrive in a world dominated by algorithms, AI, and digital distractions?

This isn’t just another talk about screen time limits. This is about future-proofing your child’s success. If you want to feel more confident, better equipped, and fully prepared to raise a generation of digitally wise, resilient, and purpose-driven kids—this is the session you can’t afford to miss.

In this urgent and eye-opening session, digital well-being expert Amy Blankson will cut through the fear and give you the playbook you need to help your kids succeed in the digital age, including:

This Workshop is Perfect for Parents and Educators Who:

  • Want to feel more confident navigating screen time, social media use, and AI exposure.
  • Are struggling to set tech boundaries without constant power struggles.
  • Want to equip kids with essential digital literacy and resilience skills.
  • Feel overwhelmed by the rapid changes in technology and need clear, actionable strategies.

Participants Will Learn:

  • The new “must-have” digital skills every child needs to thrive in an AI-powered world
  • Simple but powerful conversation starters to get your kids talking about tech (without the eye rolls)
  • Proven strategies for setting tech boundaries—without feeling like the bad guy
  • Accountability tools that actually work to keep your whole family on track
  • The secret to shifting from anxiety to action so you can lead your kids with confidence
Request a quote: Amy Blankson From Anxiety to Action: A parent’s guide to navigating AI, social media, and the digital future

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