Happiness Expert & Bestselling Author; Creator of World's First Major in Happiness

Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Live Event: $5,000 - $10,000 Virtual Event: $5,000 - $10,000 More Fee Info

Jackson Kerchis Biography

Jackson Kerchis is a happiness thinker, bestselling author, and former Zen monk. Kerchis created the world's first academic major in Happiness and is an expert in applying happiness and human flourishing research to improve organizational performance.

Kerchis has worked with clients ranging from dentists to Marines and school teachers to truckers. He helps audiences solve people problems, attract and retain talent, and build cultures of high engagement. He's the author of three books, including "Beyond Profit & Productivity," an Amazon bestseller on workplace culture. He holds the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential from the International Coaching Federation.

BOOK Jackson Kerchis

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/06/2025.

Jackson Kerchis Speaking Topics

  • The Serious Business of Happiness: Habits for Success in Work & Life

    Creating a culture of happiness & high performance in your workplace starts with you.

    We'll dive into applied happiness research from positive psychology, neuroscience, and organizational psychology to fuel success in your work – and your life. We'll cover the financial case and ROI of happiness at work. Then we'll craft a personal operating system to help you put the 'life' back in work-life balance. And we'll cover a culture change case study that led to a $3M operating improvement for a midsize company.

    What would it be like to have a culture of engagement, retention, and resilience in which people in your organization are consistently at their best?

    You'll leave with a checklist of habits for personal flourishing and professional success to make it happen...

    Outcomes

    • Learn the evidence-based business case for happiness that translates into dollars and cents.
    • Learn best practices for engaging your passion and feeling better at work.
    • Learn simple actions to create a culture that will attract, retain, and engage the right people.

  • "Magnetic Workplace" -- Use Happiness Research to Attract, Retain, & Engage Talent

    How do we find and keep the right people?

    The labor market is more competitive than ever—and compensation alone isn’t enough to win. Today’s employees want more from their working lives. In this session, Jackson Kerchis draws on research in happiness, positive psychology, and job satisfaction to explore what people really want—and how leaders can meet their core psychological needs.

    You’ll uncover the true drivers of recruiting, retention, and engagement in a post-pandemic workforce. These are often overlooked yet measurable factors like caring, belonging, autonomy, feeling valued, and opportunities for growth. You'll leave with a leadership checklist to help your organization become a destination workplace.

    Outcomes

    • Learn the psychological models that promote job and career satisfaction
    • Learn how to measure and improve your employee experience
    • Learn best practices for leadership that attracts, retains, and engages

Read More +

Jackson Kerchis Videos

Jackson Kerchis Speaker Reel

Jackson Kerchis Speaker Reel

This video previews my work as a speaker and educator. I give entertaining and insightful talks on the intersection of happiness and work. You can...

Jackson Kerchis - TEDxHarvard Square

Jackson Kerchis - TEDxHarvard Square

The How of Happiness (and Why it Matters)

  • How do I book Jackson Kerchis to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jackson Kerchis for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Jackson Kerchis, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Jackson Kerchis or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Jackson Kerchis

    Speaking fees for Jackson Kerchis, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jackson Kerchis are under $10,000 for live events and under $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jackson Kerchis, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Jackson Kerchis speak about?

  • Where does Jackson Kerchis travel from?

    Jackson Kerchis generally travels from Pittsburgh, PA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Jackson Kerchis’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Jackson Kerchis for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jackson Kerchis for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jackson Kerchis or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Jackson Kerchis is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Serious Business of Happiness: Habits for Success in Work & Life, "Magnetic Workplace" -- Use Happiness Research to Attract, Retain, & Engage Talent, Jackson’s Declassified Gen Z Survival Guide: Leading the Next Generation (From a Gen Zer), From Monk to Manager: Zen Lessons for More Mindfulness, Less Stress, & Loving Your Work and The Serious Business of Happiness in Education. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jackson Kerchis for your event is available upon request. Jackson Kerchis generally travels from Pittsburgh, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Paul Krismer, Adrian Gostick, Anthony Poponi, Jennifer Moss and Pandit Dasa. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jackson Kerchis for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Tell us about your event!

During normal business hours, we respond to most inquiries within 4 hours.
Please Select Event Budget
Please enter your message
Please Enter Your Name
Please Enter Your Email
  • Customized Service

    Our agents find the right fit for your event

  • Unparalleled Database

    Full access to all speakers & celebrities

  • One Stop Shopping

    A reliable and unbiased point of contact

  • Logistics Management

    Your personal Logistics Manager who takes care of all event details

This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

TOP