Pop-Up Training: The Science of Happiness at Work: Tools & Strategies for Resiliency in the Midst of Uncertainty

October 1, 2026

2:00 -3:00 p.m.

Virtual Presentation

The Science of Happiness at Work:  Tools & Strategies for Resiliency in the Midst of Uncertainty

Periods of volatility and uncertainty often fuel fear and contribute to unhappiness—both personally and professionally. Fortunately, the last ten years of social science and positive psychology research offer clear strategies for boosting morale and workplace happiness, which in turn drive stronger business performance and value, even during tough times. In this session from former startup executive, Zen monk, and happiness researcher, Jackson Kerchis, you’ll learn the surprising business case for happiness (everything from to immune health to stock performance). And you’ll learn how to engage with those you lead and/or work alongside to create a culture of happiness and high performance.

Presenter:  Jason Kerchis

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Jackson Kerchis is a former operations leader, startup executive, and Zen monk. He’s a co-founder and partner at Happiness Means Business and Warrior Leader Training Companies where he helps business and military leaders solve “people problems.”

Jackson applies happiness and human flourishing research to improve individual, team, and organizational performance. He has spoken to everyone from special forces teams and Marine Corps drill instructors to high school students, lawyers, and truckers.

Past public sector clients include Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy and National Guard as well as several school districts, cities, and police departments. Past business clients include public companies like Coca-Cola, Eastman Chemical, and Vivint Home Security.

He has developed solutions to re-engage burnt out executives, drive a $3M business turnaround, and improve mental health and end strength in the armed forces.

Jackson Kerchis created the world’s first major in Happiness at the University of Alabama where he taught the school’s first ever happiness course and now offers an online course on the Science of Happiness at Work. Following this period he spent four months living as a Zen monk studying their ways of happiness and mental training.

He holds an executive coaching diploma from Emory’s Goizueta Business School and the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) designation with the International Coaching Federation. He is the author of three books: The Art of Falling Awake: Meditations on Happiness, Mindfulness, and Radical Sanity, How to Stick to Meditation: Make Your Mindfulness Practice a Lasting Habit, and the Amazon best-seller in leadership and culture — Beyond Profit & Productivity: Putting Positive Workplace Culture to Work.

Jackson is a frequent speaker at association conferences and company events. He is also one of a select few TEDx speakers with his popular talk: The How of Happiness (and Why It Matters).

Jackson is a proud dual citizen of the United States and Costa Rica. He grew up and resides in Western Pennsylvania just outside of Pittsburgh. Outside of work you’ll find him enjoying workouts, time with friends, nature, fantasy football, and avoiding learning how to play golf.

In working with Jackson Kerchis you’ll learn why happiness is serious business with actionable insights for your work and your life.

Topic: Pop-Up Training: The Science of Happiness at Work: Tools & Strategies for Resiliency in the Midst of Uncertainty
Time: Oct 1, 2026 02:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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