Laura Delizonna Biography

Laura Delizonna is an organizational psychologist trained at Harvard and Boston University, a Stanford University instructor, executive coach, and culture consultant specializing in positive psychology, neuroscience, and leadership development. A former researcher at Harvard and Stanford, Delizonna has served as a Stanford instructor in leadership and life optimization for nearly two decades and has published four books. Her courses in emotional intelligence, social intelligence, and happiness are among the most popular in Stanford University's Continuing Studies Department. Delizonna earned her doctorate in clinical psychology and drew on her experience as a therapist treating individuals with depression and anxiety to develop a practical, science-based approach to human flourishing.

Delizonna is the founder of Choosing Happiness, an educational platform focused on sustainable well-being for individuals and organizations. She has served as chief learning officer at Wisdom Labs and as a researcher at Stanford School of Medicine, developing and delivering programs rooted in neuroscience, positive psychology, mindfulness, and organizational management. Delizonna is also a master trainer of the mindfulness-based emotional intelligence program Search Inside Yourself, which she delivers at Google and other companies worldwide. Her authored works include "Thrive: Self-Coaching for Happiness & Success," "Enhancing Emotional Intelligence," "Mindful Leaders," and "Mindful," which provide practical, science-backed guidance for leadership, performance, and well-being.

Throughout her career, Delizonna has become a leading voice on psychological safety and high-performance team culture. Her enterprise clients include Google, Facebook, Disney, Golden State Warriors Basketball, Accenture, and Uber. She is on the international faculty at McKinsey & Co., has delivered keynotes and workshops in 20 countries, and her Harvard Business Review article on high-performing teams has garnered millions of views and is distributed to Microsoft employees.

Delizonna's philosophy is that happiness is not merely a byproduct of success but a driver of it. With expertise in psychological safety, resilience, emotional intelligence, and positive organizational culture, she provides leaders with practical tools for measurable, long-term behavioral transformation. Delizonna has also trained mental health professionals and served as a board member of nonprofit organizations including The American Happiness Association and Project Happiness. Her ability to translate complex research into actionable insights has made her a sought-after presence on stages worldwide.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/22/2026.

Laura Delizonna Videos

Director of "Happy", Roko Belic at The Happiness Hall Of Fame ...

Director of "Happy", Roko Belic at The Happiness Hall Of Fame ...

Roko Belic, the director of the movie "Happy" gives his induction speech into The Happiness Hall Of Fame.

Dr Laura Delizonna At The Happiness Hall Of Fame on Vimeo

Dr Laura Delizonna At The Happiness Hall Of Fame on Vimeo

This is "Dr Laura Delizonna At The Happiness Hall Of Fame" by Laura Delizonna on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

The Science of Happiness Course - YouTube

The Science of Happiness Course - YouTube

From Introduction to the CreativeLive course "The Science of Happiness" with Laura Delizonna http://thecreativemind.net/TSOH Laura Delizonna is...

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