About Todd Kashdan

Professor, Clinical Psychologist, Family Man

My life is devoted to increasing the amount of well-being in this world. I use cutting edge science to help people function optimally in life and business.

I received the 2010 Distinguished Faculty Member of the Year at George Mason University. Since receiving my Ph.D. in 2004 in clinical psychology, I have published 100+ articles in peer-reviewed journals. To date, my work has focused on how to foster and sustain happiness and meaning in life, strength use and development, stress and anxiety, mindfulness, gratitude, social relationships, and self-regulation.

As a central figure in positive psychology, I authored Curious? Discover the Missing Ingredient to a Fulfilling Life (Harper Collins) and Designing Positive Psychology (Oxford University Press) to provide cutting edge research on how to achieve a well-lived life. My latest book Mindfulness, acceptance, and positive psychology: Principles and practices for cultivating well-being arrives in 2013.

I regularly give keynotes and workshops to business executives, organizations, schools, parents, retirees, and health professionals on these topics and others. What is unique about me is that I am a clinical psychologist, professor, well-being researcher, author, and have years of experience using this science to improve the lives of people and the quality of organizations. This includes conducting program evaluation to ensure any creative change is sustainable.

My research has been featured in the New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Oprah Magazine, CNN, CBS, PBS, and National Public Radio, among others. I'm a twin, have twin 5-year old daughters, also have identical twin nieces, and remain terrified that every woman in my family will be a piñata stuffed with children at any moment.

Contact me to craft a keynote or workshop that meets your needs. The science is interesting and entertaining but most importantly, my audiences walk away with concrete skills to improve the quality of their lives, organizations, or both.

Email: tkashdan@gmu.edu
Office Phone: (703) 993-9486
Fax Number: (703) 993-1359
For details on public speaking and research, DOWNLOAD my Curriculum Vitae
Website for Laboratory for the Study of Social Anxiety, Character Strengths, and Related Phenomena

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