Tom Guetzke

In a world where AI levels skill and competition accelerates daily, well-being becomes the ultimate differentiator. Tom shows leaders how to turn human energy, resilience, and engagement into a competitive advantage.

Expert on

  • Leadership
  • Employee Engagement
  • Peak Performance 
  • Workplace Culture
  • Happiness
  • Health & Wellness

Fee Range

$12,500–$20,000

Travels from

MN, US

Tom Guetzke is a Hall of Fame speaker, best-selling author, and globally recognized thought leader in happiness—but his story didn’t start on a stage. It began in the boardrooms of the Fortune 500. As a global executive, Tom built powerhouse brands and multimillion-dollar ventures across 65 countries, leading teams at Whirlpool, PUR, founding KitchenAid Europa, and transforming business units from zero to $32 million in just two years. He was the definition of success… on paper.

But after years at the top, Tom walked away from the executive suite in search of something more meaningful: happiness.

What followed was a worldwide quest—part research project, part soul-searching adventure. Through travels to over 65 countries and advanced studies at Penn, Harvard, and UC Berkeley, Tom uncovered the universal habits that drive well-being. The result? The 5 Happy Habits—a research-backed, real-world roadmap for greater joy, energy, and purpose.

Today, Tom is known as The Happologist, blends neuroscience, positive psychology, and humor (he’s one of only 75 Certified Humor Professionals in the world) to help people live—and lead—happier, healthier lives. His mission is simple: to show that success without happiness is a broken formula—and that joy is not just a feeling, but a strategy.

Whether inspiring a leadership retreat or keynoting a global conference, Tom brings infectious energy, executive insight, and laugh-out-loud storytelling to every stage. Because when happiness becomes your strategy, success gets a whole lot sweeter. 

The 5 Happy Habits: Unlocking Productivity, Wellness & Success!

Happiness isn’t just a feeling—it’s a habit! In this engaging and inspiring talk, in this high energy keynote, we’ll explore five transformative habits that can help you boost your happiness, enhance your productivity, and improve overall well-being. Backed by science and real-world strategies, these habits will empower you to take control of your mindset, maximize your potential, and create a life of fulfillment and success. Whether you’re looking to thrive in your career, strengthen relationships, or simply feel more energized each day, these practical techniques will guide you toward lasting joy and achievement. Get ready to unlock the best version of yourself!

Self-Care for those that Care: Your Prescription for Happiness

Around the world, practical experience has long demonstrated that health and happiness are inextricably linked.  Our goal of providing compassionate whole-person care is far more powerful than any medication in healing patients.  Unfortunately, long hours, difficult patients and stress all have contributed to an unprecedented burn-out rate among caregivers. As caregivers, taking care of ourselves must become a priority if we want to be able to provide the best care to others. Current research demonstrates the power of positive attitudes on our ability to provide compassionate patient care.  

This inspirational program zeros in on the challenges and opportunities to bring a greater sense of happiness and meaning to your life as a caregiver.  Based on the most current scientific research from the fields of positive psychology, biology and neuroscience you will learn practical strategies for tapping into and nurturing your own happiness.   Learning the habits for happiness will inspire you to newfound happiness. Your increased happiness will have a positive impact on your personal health as well as the health of those for whom you care.

Happy Leader: Unlocking the Power of Positive Leadership

Boost Well-Being, Fuel Performance, and Create Cultures Where Happiness Drives Success.

You’ve achieved great success – titles, income and influence! Many leaders reach the top only to find the view isn’t what they expected. This success comes bundled with stress, isolation, and a gnawing sense that something’s missing. You’re climbing fast… but the view isn’t what you expected.  Now you are wondering if it’s even the right mountain. In this eye-opening and energizing keynote, we’ll explore the hidden habits that lead to burnout—and the science-backed strategies that can restore joy, balance, and meaning.

Burnout is not a business plan! Backed by research from Harvard, Yale, and the World Happiness Report, this session unveils why burnout is more common at the top, how chronic stress affects leadership performance, and why wealth doesn’t always translate to well-being.

You’ll walk away with practical, proven tools—based on the “5 Happy Habits”—to elevate your mindset, renew your energy, and realign your success with personal fulfillment.

The best leaders don’t just drive results—they need to thrive.

Human Advantage: Turning Well-Being into a Competitive Edge in the AI Era

Most organizations are trying to solve performance challenges with strategy and technology. But the real constraint isn’t systems — it’s human energy.

Burnout, disengagement, and decision fatigue are quietly draining productivity, retention, and innovation. In today’s AI-accelerated world, skills are leveling out. The true competitive advantage is sustainable human performance.

In this high-impact keynote, Tom Guetzke reveals why well-being is no longer a perk — it’s a strategic lever for productivity, innovation, and retention. Backed by research in neuroscience and positive psychology, and sharpened by real-world executive experience, Tom delivers a practical blueprint for converting human energy into a competitive advantage.

Your audience leaves energized, but more importantly, equipped — with practical tools to multiply energy, protect against burnout, and lead with competitive advantage.

The FISH! Philosophy: Transform Your Organization

Based on the award-winning book and best-selling training video of all-time, this program is designed to help you create a vibrant and engaging work environment where employees thrive and customers love to return. By focusing on enhancing workplace culture, improving employee engagement, and elevating customer service, we empower organizations to build strong teams, foster creativity, and inspire effective leadership.

Through the core practices of Choose Your Attitude, Be There, Play, and Make Their Day, this program and tools provide the framework for transforming your organization into a dynamic and positive space that drives success and satisfaction for everyone involved. This high-energy workshop (up to 3 hours) actively engages attendees to create the specific action s they need to bring the FISH! Philosophy to life in your workplace.