“Arthur Brooks is the only person to combine both science and our aspirations about our lives. His work confirms and surprises us about ourselves and how we are progressing.”
Arthur doesn’t just deliver a talk—he channels what the room needs
Blending cutting-edge science with spirituality, lived wisdom, and deep human connection, Arthur moves audiences from passive listening to active reflection.
Each keynote is shaped by the moment, the audience, and a deep intuition that makes people feel like he’s speaking directly to them.
Whether he's speaking for 10,000 or sparking a breakthrough in a boardroom of 10, Arthur is known for creating changes that stay with people long after the applause ends.
Words from his audience...
Most requested talks
All talks can be delivered as in-person keynotes with Q&A sessions, adapted into workshop-style sessions, or occasionally hosted virtually (though nothing beats the energy in the room!).
Leadership & Happiness in Times of Rapid Change
Periods of change can unsettle even the strongest teams.
Uncertainty drives fear, morale drops, and leaders are left wondering how to steady the ship (while battling their own worries).
Fortunately, science has answers on how to boost morale and happiness in the workplace, even in challenging times, so you can see better performance, stronger culture, and lower turnover.
In this talk, Arthur equips leaders with research-backed strategies to understand and elevate their management styles, boost morale, and lead with confidence — no matter what the business climate brings.
Leadership & Happiness
Most people think success is the key to happiness, but they are wrong.
Happiness is the key to success. When you can truly understand and manage happiness, success follows. Unfortunately, most people have to learn this fact by hard experience.
Arthur flips the conventional script, showing that when leaders prioritize emotional well-being (their own and their team's), they increase engagement, retention and productivity—as well as improve recruitment.
The key to prospering in highly-competitive labor markets is found in your culture. Companies with a culture of meaning, purpose, and life satisfaction perform better.
How to Get Happier in an Unhappy World
The evidence is clear: In almost every country, happiness is falling.
Loneliness is rising. Relationships are fraying. Political polarization is on the rise.
And many people are quietly asking: Is it even possible to feel happy right now?
Arthur’s answer? Yes—if you know what truly drives happiness, and how to practice it daily.
Drawing from his decades of research and experience, Arthur helps audiences understand the fundamentals of happiness science, learn how to implement it each day, and share it with others.
Happiness isn’t a mystery. It’s a skill. And you can learn it.
The Secrets of Self-Management
Most people are good at managing things around them—their families, their homes, their jobs, even their companies. But managing their own feelings is a big mystery, and an enormous barrier to happiness. This talk introduces the amazing science of emotional self-management. With knowledge and a few changes in habits, each of us can take control of our emotions and lead lives that are more satisfying and successful.
Moving from Strength to Strength in Work, Life & Happiness
What happens when the skills that once defined your success start to fade?
For high-achievers (who we call “strivers”), this shift can feel like a threat to their identity, confidence, and sense of purpose.
In this keynote, Arthur reframes that fear into freedom. Drawing on ancient wisdom, and historical analysis, Arthur reveals how effectiveness and well-being comes not from holding on to past achievements, but from cultivating new habits and redefining success and fulfillment.
This is a talk for anyone navigating transition, reinvention, or the quiet question of what’s next? You’ll leave with a roadmap to redefine success on your own terms—and move into your next chapter with clarity, energy, and peace of mind.
Love your Enemies
America is afflicted with a "culture of contempt”.
More and more, people aren’t just disagreeing with each other. They’re disregarding others as “worthless” instead of just misguided or incorrect.
And it’s making us angrier, lonelier, and less happy.
Through ancient wisdom and cutting-edge behavioral science, Arthur provides a roadmap to the happiness and gratification that comes when we choose to love one another—gaining strength from our differences.
Trusted across industries, around the world
From Fortune 500 boardrooms to military briefings, from flagship annual events to global summits—Arthur has spoken to some of the most influential audiences in the world, including:
Corporate & Tech
Finance & Private Equity
Healthcare
Consulting & Law
Leadership Forums & Summits
What it’s like to have Arthur at your event

Arthur shows up prepared, present and personal
Dedicated, in-the-moment presence and a desire to answer every question your audience has
Seamless collaboration with Arthur's team
A talk that’s grounded in your context, culture, and goals
A lasting impression on your audience—not just in the moment, but in the weeks that follow
Book Arthur for your next event
If you're looking for a speaker who blends depth with energy and science with philosophy and wisdom traditions—you're in the right place.