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Louisa Jewell

 

Member profile details

First name
Louisa
Last name
Jewell
 

Personal information

Bio
Louisa Jewell is one of Canada’s leading experts on the science of well-being and human thriving. Jewell founded the Canadian Positive Psychology Association (CPPA) in 2012, to bridge the gap between well-being research and practice, and is leading the charge on championing well-being for all Canadians. She is the host of The Awesome Project, a new Audible Originals Podcast series that was released in June 2021. She holds a master’s degree in Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) from the University of Pennsylvania, where she studied with the field’s founder, renowned psychologist, Dr. Martin Seligman.
Mainly known for her work educating people and practitioners around the world about the neuroscience of resilience, Jewell appears regularly on CBC radio as a well-being expert and has been featured extensively in other media including Forbes, Fast Company, Oprah Magazine, The Globe and Mail, Huffington Post, Psychology Today and CTV TV.
Jewell is a featured expert in several documentaries including The Science of Happiness and Mental Health in the City and her best-selling book Wire Your Brain for Confidence: The Science of Conquering Self-Doubt was named in the top 100 Best Psychology Books of All Time. For more information, visit https://www.louisajewell.com
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Professional Information

Employer
Louisa Jewell
Job title
President
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Primary Focus
Promoting well-being, improving self-confidence and increasing resilience. I deliver workshops and keynotes on the topic of the science of well-being to all kinds of audiences.
Professional Area
  • Business
Active Professional Interests
  • Business
  • Consulting
  • Family/Parents
  • Health Care
  • Human Resources
  • Primary Education
  • Secondary Education
  • Wellness coaching
  • Yoga
Professional Skills
  • Consulting
  • Facilitating groups
  • Leadership development
  • Radio host
  • Speaking
  • Teaching resilience
  • Writing
Fluent in Languages
  • English
  • Italian
Certifications
Certificate in Solution Focused Coaching from the University of Toronto
 

Education

Degrees Before MAPP
Bachelor's Degree majoring in Commerce
 

Social Media

Twitter
@louisajewell
Instagram
@louisa.jewell
 

Speaking Experience

Interested in Speaking Referrals
Yes
Speaking Topics
Resilience
Improving Well-being
Workplace well-being
Experience speaking to large audiences
Yes
 

Publications

Book 1 Cover
Book 1 Title
Wire Your Brain for Confidence
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Book 2 Title
Character Strengths Matter
Book 3 Cover
Book 3 Title
Ready Set Live!
Media: Radio, TV, or podcasts
 

Contact data

Province/State
ON
Country
Canada
MAPP Geography
  • Canada
 

MAPP Information

MAPP Graduation Year
2009
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