Katarina Blom

Katarina Blom

• Is an internationally acclaimed TEDx speaker, positive psychologist and author of books on happiness and mental wellbeing
• Happiness psychologists focusing on sustainable wellbeing during times of change
• Co-founder of ‘Habitud’, the first psychology gym in Sweden
• Nominated for Speaker of the Year in 2016 and 2019
• Successful author

Katarina Blom, the co-founder of ‘Habitud’, Sweden’s first psychological gym, and one of the country’s most popular speakers, was nominated for Speaker of the Year in 2016 and 2019. Over 2 million people across the globe saw her TEDx lecture. A happiness psychologist, Katarina focuses on how we can create sustainable well-being during times of change.

A world in constant change means it is important that we know how our brain works, as it tends to slowly change over time. Katarina Blom believes that, with the help of psychology, people become empowered with the tools needed to change and create habitats that last and support our wellbeing.

Besides regularly appearing on podcasts and talk shows, Katarina Blom is the co-author of two books, i.e., ‘Seriously Happy – an introduction to positive psychology‘ and ‘Lonely or Strong – how to create successful teams’. She is currently in the process of writing her third book ‘The We-Brain – the surprising science on how our connections make us happier, healthier, and more resilient’.

Katarina Blom – Speaker

As a speaker, Katarina Blom is passionate about dispelling myths and rumours about what makes us happy. Instead, her entertaining, interactive presentations show what science and research teach about human wellbeing. Participants also receive insights on how to easily create change in their daily lives. She lives in Sweden and presents in Swedish and English.

Speaking Topics

• Seriously Happy: What is happiness, really? Here, Katarina kills myths about happiness and instead shows what science has to teach us about well-being. What can we influence when it comes to happiness – and what is set in stone? Why isn’t positive thinking effective? And which one factor is the most important for well-being? In this lecture, we learn how to strengthen ourselves and others through taking positive action.
• Well-being through values: Did you know that 45% of what we do every day is done on a regular basis, we do it without even thinking or blinking? Which one of these routines and habits has the greatest effect on our well-being? And how can organizational values support the well-being of every co-worker, in the shape of daily routines? In this lecture, the organization’s values are taken down from the wall and into everyday life – what are the principles that guide a value-based behavior change? How do we create a positive change today that sustains in the long term?
• A sustainable working life in times of change: What are the common pitfalls a stressful organization can fall into? How are the brain and our actions affected by stress and feeling secure, respectively? And what exactly do we need to do to strengthen each other in order to jointly navigate times of change? Happiness psychologist Katarina guides you through stress and towards increased sustainability in the workplace through research and interactive exercises.