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Paul Dolan
Mental Health
Resilience
Workplace Wellbeing
Enhance your team's decision-making and well-being with Paul Dolan, speaker, Professor of Behavioral Science.
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Paul Dolan is a Professor of Behavioural Science at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and an internationally recognised expert in happiness and behavioural science. Over three decades, his research has explored diverse topics, from valuing health states and social mobility to the psychology of nudging and the implications of COVID-19. At the core of his work is a commitment to understanding the richness of the human experience and how this can shape better decisions for individuals, organisations, and policymakers.
Paul’s work has significantly influenced public policy and academic discourse. He co-authored Mindspace: Influencing Behaviour Through Public Policy, helped develop the UK's national wellbeing measures used by the Office for National Statistics, and has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles cited more than 32,000 times. He is also the author of two bestselling books, Happiness by Design and Happy Ever After, which bring complex behavioural science insights to a broader audience.
In addition to his academic achievements, Paul has held influential roles, including serving as Chief Academic Advisor on Economic Appraisal for the UK Government and contributing to the National Academy of Sciences’ Panel on Wellbeing. His work has earned him widespread recognition, including being named one of the Times’ "100 Greatest Minds" and one of the 100 most influential academics in government internationally.
Paul is known for his straight-talking, accessible, and engaging style. Whether discussing the science of happiness, polarisation in society, or the behavioural insights that drive better decision-making, his talks leave audiences informed, entertained, and inspired to rethink their approaches to life and work.
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Paul Dolan draws on three decades of peer-reviewed research to ground his talks in empirical findings, translating published work — including studies cited over 32,000 times — into practical takeaways for general audiences.
Paul Dolan speaks on happiness, behavioural science, wellbeing, nudging and public policy, and the psychology of decision-making. He is a Professor of Behavioural Science at the London School of Economics and Political Science, whose research has been cited more than 32,000 times, and he co-authored Mindspace, helped develop the UK's national wellbeing measures for the Office for National Statistics, and served as Chief Academic Advisor on Economic Appraisal for the UK Government.
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