Jackson Kerchis

Keynote Speaker | Edmonton, Alberta

Certified Executive Coach
Mindfulness, Productivity & Happiness Expert

Jackson Kerchis Expertise Employee Engagement, Time Management & Productivity, Leadership and Change, Inclusive Leadership, Workplace Culture, Health & Wellness, Business Leadership and Work Life Balance.

Jackson Kerchis

About Jackson Kerchis

Jackson Kerchis is a former strategy and operations leader, startup executive, and Zen monk. He is the co-founder and partner at Happiness Means Business and Warrior Leader Training Companies, where he helps business and military leaders solve people challenges using insights from psychology and social science. Jackson Kerchis developed the world’s first major in Happiness at the University of Alabama and teaches courses on workplace well-being. Jackson Kerchis holds an executive coaching diploma from Emory’s Goizueta Business School and is the bestselling author of Beyond Profit & Productivity. Jackson Kerchis’s work proves that happiness isn’t just good for people—it’s serious business.

Jackson Kerchis Videos

Jackson Kerchis | Speaker, Author & Trainer | Happier Work | 2024

"work-life Happiness" in 5 Minutes Live

The Science of How Happiness Makes You Smarter

Univ. of Alabama Tide Talks 28 | Majoring in Happiness by Jackson Kerc

Jackson Kerchis Interviews & Podcasts

JACKSON KERCHIS BIOGRAPHY

Jackson Kerchis has dedicated his career to the study and practice of happiness, with a mission to help one million people be happier at work by 2030. He believes that happiness is the greatest gift individuals can give to themselves and to the world, and he has built his professional life around making that vision a reality.

A former strategy and operations leader, startup executive, and Zen monk, Jackson Kerchis brings a unique perspective to leadership and organizational development. As a co-founder and partner at Happiness Means Business and Warrior Leader Training Companies, he works with business and military leaders to solve complex people challenges. His approach combines insights from psychology, neuroscience, and the social sciences to strengthen workplace culture, improve employee experience, and drive organizational performance.

Jackson Kerchis has collaborated with clients across diverse industries, including the Army National Guard, Vivint Home Security, UAB Health System, and Young’s Commercial, the largest produce hauler in the United States. Through these partnerships, his work has re-engaged executives struggling with work-life balance, enhanced leadership capabilities among frontline supervisors, delivered measurable operations improvements exceeding $3 million, and advanced initiatives to support staffing and mental health for soldiers.

At the University of Alabama, Jackson Kerchis made history by creating the world’s first major in Happiness Studies. He also designed and taught the university’s inaugural happiness course, establishing a foundation for academic exploration of happiness in applied settings. Today, he continues this work by teaching a course on the Science of Happier Work, giving students and professionals alike actionable frameworks for integrating happiness into business and life.

Jackson Kerchis further deepened his expertise by earning an executive coaching diploma from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School. His commitment to translating research into real-world outcomes is reflected in his writing, speaking, and consulting, which focus on improving both performance and well-being.

An accomplished author, Jackson Kerchis has published two books, including the Amazon bestseller Beyond Profit & Productivity: Putting Positive Workplace Culture to Work. His writing emphasizes how organizations can leverage positive workplace culture as a driver of growth and sustainable success. As a frequent speaker at association conferences and corporate events, he engages audiences with evidence-based strategies and a compelling case for why happiness is serious business.

Outside of his corporate and academic work, Jackson Kerchis leads the independent learning and education initiative known as The Happiness PhD Project. This social enterprise is dedicated to studying and teaching the art and science of happiness for individuals, organizations, and communities worldwide. Through resources such as StudyHappiness.blog, The Happiness Encyclopedia, and the 7-Day Happiness PhD course, he provides accessible tools for those who want to explore applied happiness research.

Jackson Kerchis describes his life’s work as a “Theory of Happiness” project, modeled after the lifelong research commitments of great social thinkers. He draws on disciplines including psychology, neuroscience, economics, contemplative traditions, and philosophy, while remaining grounded in the question of practical application: How can people become happier, how can businesses support happiness, and how can we create a happier world?

In his presentations and writings, Jackson Kerchis emphasizes that happiness is not a superficial pursuit but a strategic necessity for individuals and organizations. His sessions combine research-based knowledge with actionable takeaways designed to improve work-life balance, strengthen leadership, and foster resilience in today’s fast-changing environments.

Through his companies, writing, and speaking, Jackson Kerchis has established himself as a recognized voice on workplace culture, leadership, and applied happiness science. His work continues to shape how leaders in business, health care, education, and the military view the link between human well-being and organizational performance.

Jackson Kerchis calls himself a “happiness nerd,” a title that reflects both his passion for study and his dedication to practice. Whether working with executives, soldiers, or students, his goal remains clear: to apply the art and science of happiness in ways that improve lives and help organizations thrive.

Jackson Kerchis Topic Presentations

Jackson Kerchis Edmonton, Alberta, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.

The Serious Business of Positive Emotions : Easy & Proven Tools to Achieve Personal and Professional Success

Whole Brained Leadership: A New Skillset for the Rapidly Changing Modern Workplace

Mindfulness Everywhere: The Secret Power for Life and Business Success

Happier Time Management: Breakthrough for Higher Productivity

Resiliency in the Midst of Uncertainty : Deploying Proven, Powerful Tools to Achieve Success

Leaders as Role Models : How Leaders Can Win the Hearts and Minds of Staff and Customers

Stopping the Great Resignation: Retaining and Recruiting Talent Through Psychological Capital

Jackson Kerchis Books & Articles

Beyond Profit & Productivity
Beyond Profit &

Workplace culture is your key to exceptional success in business. In fact, culture is equally important as strategic vision, effective...

Jackson Kerchis Speaking Testimonials

"Jackson provides a fun and introspective experience that is really beneficial for team building."

Tony T.

Keybank

"Jackson was a dynamic, engaging, and inspirational leader."

Becky Preve

Association on Aging in New York

"Jackson you’re going to get a totally new perspective – a break away from the mundane educational event."

Andrew

Oliver Wyman

"Jackson is the real deal – 10 out of 10!"

Jordan

Angel Investor

"Jackson was inspiring and engaging — amazing. He covered both strategy and application!"

Colton, Boston Consulting Group

"Jackson totally changed how I view the topic of happiness. And any organization looking for that extra edge would benefit from his message."

Christian

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