Bio
MJ Shaar is one of the most sought-after experts applying positive psychology to health promotion. Trained by the National Speakers Association, she is known for offering high-energy sessions with emotional twists. One of the first 50 in the world to obtain a Master in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, she studied directly with Martin Seligman, the founder of the Positive Psychology field. Later, she taught alongside him.
MJ has offered trainings and keynotes for Fortune 500 companies, government institutions, wellness organizations, as well as various universities. She also currently serves as an adjunct faculty for the Federal Executive Institute. She has worked in 10 countries on 4 continents, and her trainings have been delivered in 4 languages. She co-authored Smarts and Stamina: The Busy Person’s Guide to Optimal Health and Performance, and she occasionally contributes articles to the Huffington Post and Psychology Today. MJ takes great joy in her work, but her proudest accomplishment is mothering her sweet son, James.
