INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR ● RESEARCHER ● SPEAKER
Steady Minds for Uncertain Times
In a world of constant noise and rising pressure, clarity is an advantage.
I research how the mind responds to uncertainty – and how small, sceince-backed shifts restore resilience and focus.
Resilient optimism – for real life.
A new book from Harvard Business Review Press,
September 2026.
The Science of Sustaining a Positive Mindset in Tough Times
Grounded in research, Resilient Optimism reveals how to sustain a positive mindset when life presses in. It shows how optimism becomes a durable advantage—not by ignoring difficulty, but by training your brain to stay adaptive under pressure. Discover how to renew your clarity, protect your energy, and turn challenges into lasting strength in times of uncertainty and change.
Bring Me In To Speak
The science is clear: when the brain is positive, people perform better.
Through moving stories, interactive experiments, and compelling research, I help audiences understand how optimism fuels energy, productivity, and success—and how to apply those insights in real, high-pressure environments.
Leave clearer, more capable, and equipped to lead with resilient optimism when it matters most.
Broadcasting Happiness
The Science of Igniting and Sustaining Posivite Change
A foundational book on the science of happiness and success, Broadcasting Happiness reveals how the way we communicate and lead shapes energy, productivity, and performance—at work, at home, and beyond. Learn how to intentionally broadcast optimism in ways that measurably improve outcomes for yourself and those around you.
“Michelle Gielan is one of the brightest stars in positive psychology and an eloquent champion for rethinking the way we communicate.”
“Michelle Gielan is a world-renowned happiness researcher.”
I’m Michelle Gielan—a researcher studying the science of happiness, optimism, and performance. For more than a decade, my work has shown a simple truth: when the brain is positive, people think more clearly, bring more energy to their work, and perform better—especially under pressure.
Leaders and organizations turn to me for a practical reason: I translate rigorous science into clear, usable shifts in how we think, focus, and communicate—changes that measurably improve clarity, resilience, and success.
My goal is simple: help you build resilient optimism by understanding how your brain works—every day, and when it matters most.