About the event

What is happiness to you? Although it is the one thing people most aspire to, defining happiness proves elusive and differs from person to person. Yet science is increasingly able to shed light on this universal quest.

In this thought-provoking talk, well-being researcher and practitioner Dr Cátia Arnaut will take us on a journey across three interconnected levels of well-being – individual, organisational, and national.

Drawing on cutting-edge research and real-world applications, she will explore:

• The key skills that underpin individual happiness and resilience.
• Why organisational well-being is not a “nice-to-have” but a strategic driver of business performance and sustainable cultures.
• How national and global paradigms could shift if citizen well-being became a central measure for policy and development.

This session will offer practical insights for coaches who support leaders, teams, and individuals in organisational settings, as well as inspiration for all practitioners committed to fostering flourishing in society.

The presentation will be followed by an interactive Q&A where participants can exchange reflections and practical applications.

Price

Members Price: Complimentary
Non-member Price: €25 EUR / £22 GBP*

*All payments are processed in GBP. Euro prices indicated may vary due to exchange rates.

Speaker Bio

Dr Cátia Arnaut is a well-being researcher, practitioner, and founder of Happyology – The Science of Happiness. With over 20 years of international leadership experience in the telecom and IT industries across Portugal, the UAE, Angola, and Switzerland, she brings a unique blend of business expertise and scientific knowledge to the field of well-being.

She holds advanced degrees in Economics, Management, Strategic Planning, and Project Management, and earned her PhD in Globalisation Studies with a thesis dedicated to well-being at the national level. Her professional achievements include being awarded Project Manager of the Year by PMI Portugal.

An accomplished author, Cátia has published five books, several articles in business magazines, and academic contributions including book chapters and peer-reviewed papers. Today, she works at the intersection of science and practice, supporting individuals, organisations, and societies to embed well-being as a foundation for sustainable success.

Continuous Professional Development

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