Bio

Dr. Timothy J Sharp (a.k.a. Dr. Happy) Dr. Sharp has three degrees in psychology (including a Ph.D.) and an impressive record as an academic, clinician and coach. He runs one of Sydney's largest clinical psychology practices, a highly regarded Executive Coaching practice, and is the founder & CHO (Chief Happiness Officer) of The Happiness Institute, Australia's first organization devoted solely to enhancing happiness in individuals, families and organizations (http://www.thehappinessinstitute.com). He's taught at all the major universities in NSW and is currently a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Sydney (Clinical Psychology Unit) and an Adjunct Professor (in Positive Psychology) within the School of Management, Faculty of Business at UTS. His primary area of interest is enhancing happiness at work and within organizations and he has, in 2008, established Australia's first National Happiness at Work Index. In 2008 Dr. Sharp's achievements were recognized by the Australian Davos Connection when he received a Future Leadership Award. Dr. Sharp is also a best selling author (of, among other things, The Happiness Handbook), a sought after public speaker, and he makes frequent appearances in the local and international media including being read and heard by millions of people every week in a syndicated newspaper column and radio spot (http://www.drhappy.com.au).