The Science Behind,
High-Performing Teams.

Research-backed keynotes for organizations that take performance seriously

Jessica Weiss

Keynote Speaker | Author, Happiness Works | Executive Coach

In today’s fast-paced business world, happiness isn’t just a feel-good factor—it’s a crucial driver of success. As a renowned Happiness Strategist, I help organizations harness the power of well-being to boost productivity, foster innovation, and achieve measurable results.

Discover how happiness can work for your team.

In today’s fast-paced business world, happiness isn’t just a feel-good factor—it’s a crucial driver of success. As a renowned Happiness Strategist, I help organizations harness the power of well-being to boost productivity, foster innovation, and achieve measurable results.

Discover how happiness can work for your team.

KEYNOTE OVERVIEW

The Heart of High Performing Teams:

How happiness increases collaboration and communication on incredible teams

Most organizations hire for talent and fire for culture. The teams that sustain performance over time are not the ones with the smartest people. They are the ones where people feel safe, seen, and genuinely connected to their work. This keynote gives leaders the science and the strategy to build that kind of team

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The Happiness Equation:

How happiness attracts and builds high-performing teams

Happiness is not a soft topic. It is one of the most rigorously studied drivers of performance, retention, and resilience in the workplace. This keynote translates that research into a practical framework leaders can use immediately.

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The Burnout Antidote:

How happiness can prevent burnout from ever occurring

High performers do not burn out because they work too hard. They burn out because they have lost the things that made the work feel worth it. This keynote addresses the root causes and gives audiences a science-backed path back to sustainable energy and motivation.

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42% of the global workforce said they were burnt out. Let’s stop burnout in its tracks with more HAPPINESS tools.

Jessica demonstrated exceptional dedication by deeply immersing herself in our company’s values and environment, customizing her message specifically for our team. Her commitment showed when she came early to attend other conference sessions, weaving those insights into her presentation. Our staff’s response was outstanding – they were genuinely impressed. What makes Jessica special is her authentic approach, witty style, uplifting message, and wealth of knowledge. I particularly appreciated how she blended solid research with actionable takeaways. Her dynamic presence brought a much-needed boost of enthusiasm to our team. Without hesitation, I give her my highest recommendation!

I’ve attended countless leadership conferences, but Jessica’s keynote was the first that made me fundamentally rethink how I approach team motivation. Her research-backed insights on happiness as a performance driver changed how I lead my department of 50+ employees.

Jessica was the highlight of our annual leadership summit. She had 300 executives completely engaged for 60 minutes – no phones, genuine laughter, and a standing ovation. Three months later, our leaders are still referencing her ‘happiness toolkit’ in meetings.

Jessica’s presentation on workplace happiness transformed our team dynamics within weeks. We saw a 25% increase in employee engagement scores and noticed immediate improvements in cross-departmental collaboration. Her practical strategies gave our managers concrete tools they could implement right away.

Jessica is a powerhouse speaker who captivated our leadership team with fresh insights and compelling research. She masterfully weaves humor and storytelling into her presentations, making complex concepts both memorable and applicable. Our leaders left feeling energized and inspired. Her unique ability to connect with the audience while delivering substantial content makes her an exceptional choice for any organization looking to inspire and educate their team.

American Express

Several women have already stopped me to sing Jessica’s praises. What great strategies and takeaways from all of our divisions – the leaders, the VP’s and the front lines. Jessica’s talk was inspiring, motivating, and most importantly USABLE!

Duraserv Corp.

It was absolutely perfect. Jessica inspired, Jessica captured people’s attention and Jessica unlocked how people think about happiness at work. Jessica gave everyone the strategies and techniques that can be applied at work, to our teams and in life! Thank you

Pfizer

Jessica’s message really resonated, and more importantly gave our team the tools to walk away to start implementing change immediately. She was a pleasure to work with and we can’t wait to work with her again.

The Mayo Clinic

Several women have already stopped me to sing Jessica’s praises. What great strategies and takeaways from all of our divisions – the leaders, the VP’s and the front lines. Jessica’s talk was inspiring, motivating, and most importantly USABLE!

Duraserv Corp.