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–$20,000Travels from
MN, USBiography
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.

