Happiness Psychologist | Speaker | Theater Maker
Josje Smeets is an enthusiastic and inspiring happiness psychologist who loves to make her audience aware that happiness is partly attainable.
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Josje Smeets is the leading authority on workplace happiness in the Netherlands—and probably the only psychologist who can make an entire auditorium laugh while teaching you about your brain.
She studied psychology, worked in the field for over 25 years, and at some point decided that workplace happiness is too important to leave to chance. Since then, she’s been traveling across the country to shake up organizations—with scientific evidence, relatable examples, and enough humor to win over even the most skeptical listener.
Because that’s her strength: Josje is there for everyone. From the facilities staff member to the chair of the board of directors. From the enthusiastic person in the front row to the arms-crossed guy in the back. She makes complex material light, easy to digest, and immediately applicable—without ever getting even a second of vague or abstract.
With more than 10,000 participants, over 750 media appearances (RTL, AD, Radio 538, Linda., Libelle, de Limburger), and a theater show now in its third year, she is one of the most sought-after speakers in the Netherlands on the topic of happiness at work. Her book *Happy in 100 Days* is now in its fourth printing.
Happiness is 40% a matter of mindset. And you can train your mindset.
How does happiness work in the brain—and what brain hacks can you start using tomorrow? Josje explains why happiness at work isn’t a matter of luck, but of choices. Interactive, relatable, and full of practical tips. For everyone in the organization.
Duration: 60 or 90 minutes
Motivation won’t come to you—you have to make it happen yourself. Josje shows you how to use your brain to get yourself and others moving. Scientifically grounded, but never boring.
Duration: 60 or 90 minutes
For those who want even more spectacle, humor, and theater: Josje takes the stage alongside host Bas van Mulken. A lively theatrical talk that inspires, connects, and keeps the audience talking for days to come.
Duration: 90 minutes – with Bas van Mulken
For those who want even more spectacle, humor, and theater: Josje takes the stage alongside host Bas van Mulken. A lively theatrical talk that inspires, connects, and keeps the audience talking for days to come.
Duration: 90 minutes – with Bas van Mulken
Does developing a solid personal vision contribute to greater happiness—including in the workplace? After all, people with sufficient self-awareness tend to feel more in control of their lives, their careers, their relationships, and so on. A personal vision rests on the following three pillars:
Who am I?, What can I do?, and What do I want? This interactive lecture will teach you how to work with all three pillars so that you can not only experience greater happiness yourself but also convey that happiness
to others
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