The pursuit of happiness is baked into our American culture, and the self-help industry is a multi-billion dollar--well--industry. Studies have shown that the pursuit of happiness actually makes us less happy, but we're still doing it! In this talk, bestselling author and host of the "Thanks for Asking" and "It's Going to Be OK" podcasts debunks popular self-help tropes and leave audiences with a healthier take on mental health and a daily practice for moving from self-improvement to self-awareness, and embracing what it means to be happyish.

In business, whether you're a leader, employee, or someone just entering the workforce, how you interact with others is essential to your success and mental well-being—especially in times of crisis or high stress. Communication is key. If it's done well, it can lead to a more positive environment, better connections with your employees or coworkers, and a great and caring company where people want to work. In this talk or workshop, Bestselling Author Nora McInerny gives you the tools to successfully engage with others and effectively lead or navigate the workplace. As an extra bonus, these tips work at home with your spouse, family and friends, too!

What happens if one of your employees experiences a tragedy? How are you going to meet such an incredibly sad and stressful human moment and provide them with the support and resources they need? In this talk or workshop, Best Selling Author Nora McInerny gives you tips on how HR professionals and leaders can be prepared to handle these situations and shows you how to create a more empathetic work environment that truly meets people where they are in times of crisis. You and your company can make a REAL difference in the worst time in someone's life. Nora will show you how to get started.

Nora McInerny was a 31-year-old mother with a toddler when her 35-year-old husband entered hospice care in their home. What could have been the most frightening and stressful time of her youngish life was actually one of the most beautiful and transformative experiences, eradicating her fear of death and instilling a deep respect and admiration for the hospice community. This presentation is a love letter to those who provide humanistic and compassionate care and support patients and their families and caregivers. Your attendees will leave feeling a renewed sense of purpose and pride in their deeply meaningful (and deeply exhausting) work.

Expanding on her viral TED Talk, "We Don't Move On From Grief, We Move Forward With It," Nora McInerny guides audiences through the impact of grief on their brain, body and interpersonal relationships and how the language we use around death and loss can help grievers move forward with their loss into a life truly lived.

There's nothing funny about brain cancer. But Nora McInerny and her late husband laughed all the time during his treatment. No one wants to be just another sad story. And even the heaviest experiences have moments of levity. Nora walks caretakers and healthcare providers through a more complex version of the patient experience—inviting audiences to laugh and cry alongside her and reminding us of the humanity that coexists alongside terminal illness.

It's no secret the last few years have been mentally tough on everyone. But none have been hit harder by the pandemic than students. According to recent surveys, anxiety, depression, sadness, and feelings of isolation and loneliness are all on the rise. In this talk, Nora McInerny lathers on her trademark humor and shares her journey as she tells audiences how to support students through their grief, how to build a community that treats each other with kindness and how to use our shared experiences to connect on a deeper level with each other.