Paul is a noted public speaker and trainer. His authentic and passionate commitment to his subject matter shines through his work. Playful and captivating storytelling complements his intelligent and accessible presentation of the science of happiness. His teaching is powerful, authoritative, and convincing. At the same time, Paul is exceptionally practical. He makes real his conviction that happiness is for everyone. And indeed, everyone leaves his presentations inspired to put their learning into practice.

Paul Krismer has a proven track record as an inspirational leader. For twenty years, he has served in senior management roles—overseeing hundreds of staff, multi-million dollar projects, and cheerfully growing future leaders. As a Certified Executive Coach, Paul is appreciated for his kind-hearted, yet relentless pursuit of the client’s best life. Helping people to reach greater happiness and success is his trademark promise. His forthcoming book, “Whole Person Happiness” aims to give everyone access to his expertise. As a teacher of cutting edge positive psychology, he is truly a “Happiness Expert”.

He’s often in the popular press, providing insights into happiness and the absence of happiness in today’s workplaces. Past clients include Microsoft, Johnson and Johnson, and both the United States and Canadian militaries.

Paul is a proud member of the International Positive Psychology Association and the Global Federation of Speakers.

Jackson Kerchis believes that the science of happiness has the power to transform the world of business. He combines his experience as a happiness researcher and educator with his business acumen as a management consultant to deliver unique,

insightful, and inspiring content at the intersection of happiness and business.

After finishing his economics major at the University of Alabama in two years, he created the world’s first Bachelor of Science in Happiness Studies.

Over the next few years, he won research grants, instructed the first Happiness Habits course at the University of Alabama, and lived as a Zen monk.

Since then he has applied his expertise to businesses and military clients. Case studies include: improving safety outcomes for a commercial transport operation, improving emotional intelligence and coaching skillset for national real estate development company, improving wellbeing in the Army National Guard, and executive coaching to the CFO of a major children’s hospital.