Gillian Mandich
PhD
ON, CANADADr. Gillian Mandich has a PhD from Western University in Health Science, specializing in Health Promotion. Her primary areas of research are happiness and health, and her work combines the latest research, practical wisdom, and an engaging style to help people live happier, healthier lives.
Dr. Mandich is passionate about research. She is the founder of The International Happiness Institute of Health Science Research; Research Associate at The World Database of Happiness, based out of Erasmus University Rotterdam in the Netherlands; co-lead investigator of The Canadian Happiness At Work Study; and is a part of the Meant2Prevent research team at SickKids. She appears regularly in the media on shows such as The Social, Marilyn Denis, Breakfast Television, The Morning Show, and CBC; is a graduate Student Innovation Scholar Program at the Richard Ivey School of Business Pierre L. Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship and WORLDiscoveries®; has been named one of Canada's top Health Leaders four years in a row by OptiMYz Magazine and the CanFitPro 2020 Canadian Presenter of the Year; and has given two TEDx talks: "The Surprising Truth About Happiness" at TEDx Yorkville and "The Two Things You Need To Know To Be Happier Today" at TEDx Windsor.
Dr. Gillian Mandich has a PhD from Western University in Health Science, specializing in Health Promotion. Her primary areas of research are happiness and health, and her work combines the latest research, practical wisdom, and an engaging style to help people live happier, healthier lives.
Dr. Mandich is passionate about research. She is the founder of The International Happiness Institute of Health Science Research; Research Associate at The World Database of Happiness, based out of Erasmus University Rotterdam in the Netherlands; co-lead investigator of The Canadian Happiness At Work Study; and is a part of the Meant2Prevent research team at SickKids. She appears regularly in the media on shows such as The Social, Marilyn Denis, Breakfast Television, The Morning Show, and CBC; is a graduate Student Innovation Scholar Program at the Richard Ivey School of Business Pierre L. Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship and WORLDiscoveries®; has been named one of Canada's top Health Leaders four years in a row by OptiMYz Magazine and the CanFitPro 2020 Canadian Presenter of the Year; and has given two TEDx talks: "The Surprising Truth About Happiness" at TEDx Yorkville and "The Two Things You Need To Know To Be Happier Today" at TEDx Windsor.
The Science of Happiness: Evidence-based practices that will make you happier today
Happiness is an essential ingredient in a life well lived. In addition to making us feel good, studies have found that happiness can improve health, well-being, and longevity. Happiness is not a one-size-fits-all formula, and Dr. Mandich will share simple, key practices in a fun, innovative way. Participants will leave with the knowledge, confidence, and tools to effectively make the rest of their life the best of their life.
Learning Objectives:
• Understand the...
Virtual presentation
Happy at Work: Rethinking stress, improving performance, and sustaining positive change
As co-lead investigator of the 2020 Canadian Happiness At Work Study, Dr. Mandich knows the current workplace landscape and how it affects both mental and physical health, productivity, performance, and the bottom line. Research shows that developing happiness is a significant factor in success and thriving at work and home, and that these capabilities can be learned. In fact, increasing happiness and fulfillment may be one of the most productive things people can do to...
Happiness in the Digital Era: Bridging the happiness gap between the virtual and real world
Technology is often a key ingredient to being efficient, effective, and successful; however, the grass is not always greener in cyberspace. Our modern relationship with technology is also making it more difficult to switch off and unplug, which is taking a toll on our energy, draining our happiness, and taxing our mental health. Using fresh insights based on the latest research, participants will learn how to effectively leverage technology as a tool to enhance performance,...
Creating A Happy Mindset: The art and science of true happiness
Happiness is more than an emotion, it's a mindset. Happy people think differently, and research confirms that a happy mindset can be learned. Creating a happy mindset isn't about eliminating stressful, frustrating, or difficult experiences, rather it's about developing a resilient mindset and the self-confidence to know that you can overcome any challenges or obstacles. Using Dr. Mandich's scientific framework, participants will learn how to shift the way they think and...
How to Build Resilience, Boost Happiness, and Thrive (Even During Uncertain Times)
It's often said that happiness is a choice, but especially during difficult or stressful times it can be much easier said than done; yet, research suggests that challenging times can actually increase happiness. Studies on earthquakes, tsunamis, economic crises, and on people handling the front lines of human suffering and trauma have led to some surprising insights about happiness in the wake of what might otherwise seem to be indubitable catastrophes. Using cutting-edge...
