Robert A. Emmons

Robert A. Emmons

Keynote Speaker: World's Leading Scientific Expert on Gratitude & Professor of Psychology at the University of California

Robert A. Emmons Biography

Robert A. Emmons is an American psychologist and Professor Emeritus at UC Davis, California. His research is in the fields of personality psychology, emotion psychology, and the psychology of religion. His research prominently explores the psychology of gratitude and its connection with positive outcomes in a person's life.

Emmons completed his undergraduate psychology degree in 1980 at the University of Southern Maine, Portland. He then obtained an M.A. in 1984 from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign personality psychology and a Ph.D. in the same subject from the same university in 1986, with a thesis "Personal Strivings: An Approach to Personality and Subjective Well-Being." He was an assistant professor at Michigan State University from 1986 to 1988 and came to Davis at the same rank in 1988. He was appointed associate professor in 1990 and full professor in 1996. Emmons has contributed significantly to the field of psychology by writing or editing 6 books and authoring over 100 articles for scientific journals. Additionally, he serves as the editor-in-chief of The Journal of Positive Psychology.

Emmons' research extends to the psychology of individual goal setting, and he has been involved in evaluating the effect of Young Life (a Christian youth ministry) on teens' spiritual fruits as part of a $905,000 research grant from the Templeton Foundation from 2006 to 2009. He has been diligent about finding ways to engender gratefulness in youth, a focus that has garnered recognition in his field. Several of his research projects are focused on gratitude and its impact on well-being, with findings indicating that practicing acts of gratitude like journaling can promote overall well-being.

Emmons has translated his research findings into practical applications through his published works. Some of his notable books include "The Little Book of Gratitude: Create a Life of Happiness and Well-Being By Giving Thanks" and "Gratitude Works!: A Twenty-One-Day Program for Creating Emotional Prosperity." These works focus on ways to foster appreciation and positivity in different situations, as well as how gratefulness inspires happiness.

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Robert A. Emmons Videos

Dr. Robert A. Emmons, PhD: "The Science of Gratitude" (Ep 6 of the ...
Dr. Robert Emmons: How we can practice gratitude
Provost's Lecture: Robert Emmons, "The Science of Gratitude"

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Robert A. Emmons is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Happiness, Educational Motivation, Education, Mindfulness, Mental Health, Motivational, Mindset, Personal Growth, Psychology, Health and Corporate Culture.

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Robert A. Emmons is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Happiness, Educational Motivation and Education. The estimated speaking fee range to book Robert A. Emmons for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Robert A. Emmons generally travels from Davis, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Eduardo Briceño, Shawn Achor and Anthony Colannino. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Robert A. Emmons for an upcoming event.

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Robert A. Emmons Videos

Dr. Robert A. Emmons, PhD: "The Science of Gratitude" (Ep 6 of the ...
Dr. Robert Emmons: How we can practice gratitude
Provost's Lecture: Robert Emmons, "The Science of Gratitude"
Robert Emmons at the Greater Good Gratitude Summit
Robert Emmons: Benefits of Gratitude

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  • How do I book Robert A. Emmons to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Robert A. Emmons for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Robert A. Emmons, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Robert A. Emmons or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Robert A. Emmons for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Robert A. Emmons, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Robert A. Emmons are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Robert A. Emmons, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Robert A. Emmons speak about?

    Robert A. Emmons is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Happiness, Educational Motivation, Education, Mindfulness, Mental Health, Motivational, Mindset, Personal Growth, Psychology, Health and Corporate Culture.
  • Where does Robert A. Emmons travel from?

    Robert A. Emmons generally travels from Davis, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Robert A. Emmons?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Robert A. Emmons for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Robert A. Emmons for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Robert A. Emmons or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
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