Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener first took pen to hand when he attended the Interlochen Arts Academy as a creative writing major. He has leveraged his passion for narrative into a career as an author who can translate scientific jargon into plainspeak. Robert has written a number of books including The Upside of Your Dark Side. Read more » SPEAKER Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener is highly sought after as a speaker on the topics of courage, happiness, strengths, well-being, and culture. He is able to spin his unusual research experiences with overlooked groups into keynote gold. As a trainer Robert is widely known for his dynamism, storytelling acumen, and experiential approach. He has trained thousands of professionals from 22 countries on 6 continents. He specializes in the practical application of positive psychology to the workplace and to professional development. Robert is a recognized authority on the application of positive psychology to the coaching endeavor. He retains a small coaching practice and particularly enjoys working with managers, entrepreneurs, and creatives.