Conversations That Advance the Science of
Resilient Optimism
Michelle Gielan is a positive psychology researcher, former national CBS News anchor, and bestselling author whose work helps people build resilient optimism to improve performance, leadership, and well-being.
From Journalism to Research
Michelle’s experience in journalism sparked a question that has guided more than fifteen years of research:
How can we communicate about challenges in ways that strengthen hope, resilience, and action?
From national television to Harvard Business Review, Michelle translates rigorous research into practical ideas that help people think, lead, and perform at their best.
See the research come to life
The Today Show
Shawn Achor and Michelle Gielan on simple, science-backed habits for more resilience day to day.
The Today Show
Why social connection is one of the strongest predictors of well-being — and how to strengthen it.
Ideas That Help Leaders Work Better
Media & Speaking Kit
Bring the Research to Your Audience
Whether through a keynote, interview, podcast, or panel discussion, Michelle helps audiences put the science of resilient optimism into practice