Children's hospital playroom that Mike Duffy built in Kenya
Bring Happiness, Fun & Joy To Your Event!
I help companies, organizations and people by teaching them the latest scientific research on how to reduce anxiety and stress so they can create an amazing life that is more conducive to success. I will inspire your audience to live their best life now! Speaking fees go towards my homeless outreach, a Children's hospital playroom that I built in Kenya and a children's playroom and music room that I built at Karoli Lwanga hospital in Uganda. I also pay for medical camps where hundreds of children at a time get to see doctors for free. Cancer, cleft palate and cleft lip surgeries and incubators have been donated for children.
I can tailor an inspirational, educational and entertaining talk to your needs. Depending on the topic selected, benefits of my talks include:
• Happier, more resilient and successful employees.
• Better morale, sales, leadership and teamwork.
• A 3 step process that helps you make better decisions and stops procrastination.
• Employees better equipped on techniques on how to adapt to change.
• A better work/life balance.
• Better communication skills for your employees.
• Less conflict at the workplace, in relationships and at home.
• A fun hour that will make an impact on your audience for a lifetime.
• My famous Happiness Formula.
• How to live a life of significance.
• Gaining clarity and finding your why.
Mike Duffy’s Keynote Talk Descriptions:
Happiness, Resilience & Success! - In this entertaining, motivational and inspirational talk, Michael C. Duffy discusses many of the components of living your best life now. He will be talking about how you can get more happiness at home and at work. The presentation starts with a hilarious video clip that Dolly Parton gave Mike! He will also touch on success strategies for your career, including five problem solving questions that you can use for any challenge. Resiliency will be explored as well as how to create your ideal life through his famous happiness formula. Stanford Medical School hired Mike Duffy to give this talk to help their staff be happier and more productive at work.
Teamwork, Leadership & Success! - Leadership is not taught in school. How do you get your organization to foster positive leadership ideals and replace past leaders? In this dynamic talk, Mike Duffy explores leadership and teamwork strategies that lead to success in your organization. Being a leader can be tough. Mike explains how to be a happy leader. Mike was hired by the U.S. Air Force to inspire and motivate their brave men and women to greater success.
Mental Wellness- Companies and organizations are struggling today to retain and attract key employees. People are reporting more stress, depression and anxiety. Mike Duffy can help by giving a keynote addressing these issues and how the average person can turn their life around for the better. A combination of positive memory breathing exercises, past replacement therapy techniques and stories of people in The Happiness Hall Of Fame like Wayne Gretzky, Jack Nicklaus, Muhammad Ali and Taylor Swift that overcame challenges to become great.
I can bring a dynamic motivational talk that will wow your audience, make them laugh and equip them with the tools for the life of their dreams! I have guest lectured at Stanford University. I am the founder of The Happiness Hall Of Fame: www.happinesshalloffame.com.
I tell inspiring, meaningful and funny stories about some of the members of The Happiness Hall Of Fame. I show the audience how these ordinary people chose to become extraordinary and how they can too. Members include: Muhammad Ali, Dolly Parton, Wayne Gretzky, Taylor Swift, Deepak Chopra, Steph Curry; Serena Williams, Derek Jeter, Jerry Rice, Jack Nicklaus, Tony Robbins, Olympic gold medalist, Kristi Yamaguchi; The San Francisco Giants, The Golden State Warriors, David Byrne; Tom Petty, Robert Plant; Mother Teresa’s Missionaries Of Charity, Make-A-Wish and many others.
I am the author of five books. Everyone gets my critically acclaimed ebook, The Happiness Book which was recently named, ”Top 13 Books Giving The Best Advice On Achieving Happiness.” I have been featured in: ABC, CBS, NBC, CNBC, Telemundo, The CW, Sirius XM, Yahoo, MarketWatch, KPIX, O, The Oprah Magazine, Business Insider, Psychology Today, Live Happy, Investment News, Financial Advisor IQ, Wealth Management.com and many other media outlets.
Some of my speaking clients include:
United States Airforce, Stanford University, Stanford University Medical School, AARP, Infosys, New York State Community Action, Northwestern Mutual, Fraser Health, Head Start, Smile Direct Club, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, North Central Teachers Convention Association, Scotia Wealth, Forma Steel, Utility Contractors Association of Ontario, Roivant Sciences, GoodData, FGI Worldwide, IMEX International trade show, National Cotton Council, Wilbur-Ellis, Society of Professional Benefit Administrators, E.ON Climate & Renewables, Cynosure, Chartwell, Marubeni America Corp, Modular Housing Association Prairie Provinces, Santa Clara County Assessor’s Office, San Bernadino County, Star Vista, Estes Services, WAV, Augulis Financial, LifeLabs, Miller Paving, Community Development Council Durham, Structural Truss Systems, World Broker Network, BNI, San Carlos Chamber of Commerce, Teacher Retirement System of Texas, Sunrise Senior Living, Meridian Compensation Partners, Wilbur-Ellis, MVLA, Northeastern Clinton School District, Chartwell, Jefferson Community College, Arrow Group, Mountain View Adult School, Carroll, Embarcadero Realty Services, Treasure Valley Community College, DiMarco & Associates CPAs, and I was an MC at Woodstock 94’
KEYNOTES & CORPORATE RETREATS FOR PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAMS
Mike also has keynotes, corporate retreats at Stanford University campus and workshops for professional sports teams. These talks are designed to increase athletic performance and player satisfaction. Would you like your team to have more success? Would you like to have more team cohesion? Mike can help your organization reach their goals by using the latest scientific research on happiness. Imparting joy into your locker room is essential with today's players. Mike can help your coaches connect better with this generation of player. Topics include:
- The 7 Rules Of Happiness That Every Professional Athlete Should Know To Increase Their Performance.
- Reducing front office stress: The Latest Scientific research on fostering a happy and successful front office.
- Work Life Balance, Increasing Productivity And Leadership Skills For The Front Office.
- How Not To Go Broke After Playing Professional Sports.
- Building A Winning Program By Teaching The Fundamentals Of Joy To Your Players.
- Growth Mindset: The Most Powerful Tool An Athlete Can Have.
- Coaching The Coaches: The Latest Scientific Research On Fostering A Happy And Successful Team
- Getting Along With People That You Don't Like: Strategies To Build Team Cohesion.
- Life 101 For Professional Athletes: Purpose, Happiness & Money.
About Mike Duffy
Mike Duffy is a philanthropist and an author of five books on happiness, resilience and success including: The Happiness Book: A Positive Guide To Happiness! He has a degree in psychology. He has a homeless outreach. He has built a Children’s hospital playroom in Kenya and a children’s hospital playroom and music room at a hospital in Uganda. He provides free medical care, surgeries and life-saving medicine to children. As a top-rated inspirational and motivational public speaker, his world-wide audiences include corporations, government organizations like the US Airforce, non-profits like AARP and universities including Stanford University where he has guest lectured over the years. Mike Duffy started The Happiness Hall Of Fame to recognize, encourage and celebrate people and organizations that make other people happy. Some of the many distinguished members of The Happiness Hall Of Fame include: Muhammad Ali, Wayne Gretzky, Jack Nicklaus, Dolly Parton, Tom Petty, Steph Curry, Serena Williams, The Calgary Flames, The Golden State Warriors, The San Francisco Giants, The Wounded Warrior Project, Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity and The Make-A- Wish foundation
Empower Your Life Today
Testimonials & Reviews
“There is not a way to happiness, happiness is the way. Read, absorb, and use the eclectic wisdom, from one who is truly a living example of happiness, my friend, Mike Duffy.”
-Mark Victor Hansen co-author of Chicken Soup For The Soul
Life Changing! The words of Mike Duffy still, and will forever, resonate in the minds and hearts of New York State leadership, Non-Profit (Community Action) leadership and more important in that of the hundreds frontline workers who fed, clothed, housed and wrapped their arms around children and families across the state during this pandemic. How wonderful that one man can have such a positive impact on hundreds…and one can only imagine the ripple effect. Thank you for YOU Mike Duffy.❤️
· Reviewer: Pat Standish
· Services Provided: Motivational Speaker
· Rating: 5 stars
Mike was our guest speaker at an awards ceremony.
Mike is a phenomenal individual, he brought so much knowledge to our team on how to be happy and deal with things that will come up in our lives. It was great to get a different mindset then we normally do with it being a military event. I would totally ask Mike to speak again.
· Reviewer: Jacob Collins, Master Sergeant United States Air Force
· Services Provided: Leadership/Success Speaker, Motivational
· Speaker Rating: 5 stars
Just Outstanding!
We invited Mr. Duffy to come and speak to our staff retreat and the presentation was just outstanding. Everyone commented about how Mr Duffy is perhaps one of the best speakers we have had. 100% recommended!
· Reviewer: Mercedes Northern, Stanford Medical School
· Services Provided: Motivational Speaker
· Rating: 5 stars
A Radiant Speaker and an Engaging Presentation!
Mike came to speak to our team about success, happiness, and resilience and left our audience captivated. Days later, I was still getting positive feedback from our team members. We loved his happiness formula and will absolutely be incorporating it into our initiatives moving forward. Highly recommend bringing in Mike to speak to your teams!
· Reviewer: Kalynn Dodd, Smile Direct Club
· Services Provided: Business Motivational Speaker
· Rating: 5 stars
Library Staff Development Day
Mike was incredible in providing insight on how to be happy and the impact is has when serving our community and patrons. Throughout the process Mike was very responsive and kind. Thank you, our staff were grateful for the presentation you gave!
· Rating: 5 stars
· Reviewer: Stephanie Ortiz
· Services Provided: Leadership/Success Speaker
Mike Duffy Inspired - Team Offsite
We had Mike come speak to our team for our annual offsite. He was incredibly responsive during the planning process and brought a great sense of excitement during his speech. He did a great job of catering his talk to our group, and had us laughing throughout. A great experience through and though!
- Rating: 5 stars
- Reviewer: Michael
- Services Provided: Business Motivational Speaker
Mike brings happiness to his audience!
Mike is an excellent and inspiring speaker. He brings joy and laughter to his audience. I've been to several events where he's been the speaker, and enjoyed every one immensely.
- Rating: 5 stars
- Reviewer: Marisa N
- Services Provided: Motivational Speaker
Knowledgeable, Honest, Professional
Mike Duffy has always been very honest and personable. Always above and beyond. Once you meet him, you will see what I mean, he is so knowledgeable, always thankful for his advice.
- Rating: 5 stars
- Reviewer: Deon T
- Services Provided: Industry Expert
Great Speaker!
I have heard Mike Duffy speak on a couple of occasions. He's knowledgeable, well prepared, and very funny. Really gets his ideas and message across to his audience. I was captivated for the entire talk!
- Rating: 5 stars
- Reviewer: Judith Mattingly
- Services Provided: Business Motivational Speaker
Amazing and motivating!
Mike Duffy is simply a wonderful speaker with great insight and motivation for anyone!
- Rating: 5 stars
- Reviewer: Mike Gardner
- Services Provided: Leadership/Success Speaker, Motivational Speaker
You will leave Happy!
I have had the chance to hear Mike speak on several occasions and have always left feeling inspired to embrace happiness. He is sincere, thought provoking, and easy to relate to. I would recommend attending one of his talks if you have the chance. Well worth the time/effort.
- Rating: 5 stars
- Reviewer: David Saisi
- Services Provided: Author, Business Motivational Speaker, Motivational Speaker
I feel happier after Mike speaks
I've had the chance to hear Mike Duffy speak a number times, and continue to looking forward to the next time. Mike is the real deal: he loves life, friends, family and brings that to each talk!
- Rating: 5 stars
- Reviewer: John Hasty
- Services Provided: Industry Expert, Leadership/Success Speaker, Motivational Speaker
Most attended class!
Mike did a great job - our employees loved it!
- Rating: 5 stars
- Reviewer: Peggy Hinds
- Services Provided: Business Motivational Speaker
Excellence!
Every step of our communication with Mike Duffy exemplified that of a polished professional. He did a beautiful job seamlessly tailoring his presentation to the needs our CPA firm.
- Rating: 5 stars
- Reviewer: Jacquelyn Dimarco
- Services Provided: Motivational Speaker
Great Speaker
Even though we were in a virtual setting: Mike's speech was exactly what I hoped we would need for this year's event. He was great to plan with and he was comfortable & ready for the small curveballs that comes with virtual events. On behalf of our team, we thank you for an amazing virtual performance!
- Rating: 5 stars
- Reviewer: Justin Chavez
- Services Provided: Motivational Speaker
Inspirational, professional and compelling positive energy.
Mike was the perfect keynote speaker for our event and he just was the breath of fresh air that we needed. He was able to find personal stories that related to our group and was able to make general truths and common sense sound like fresh exciting new perspectives. Perfect for our online seminar but we wish we could have seen him in person!
- Rating:5 stars
- Reviewer: Nathan Olsen
- Services Provided: Leadership/Success Speaker, Motivational Speaker
Powerful and positive presentation
Mike spoke to our corporate team with such enthusiasm, passion and positivity. He drew in the croud with his engaging and charismatic personality. Highly recommend!!
- Rating: 5 stars
- Reviewer: Lily Meunier-Cote
- Services Provided: Business Motivational Speaker, Leadership/Success Speaker, Motivational Speaker
Great Positive Speaker!
Mike have a great motivational presentation at our Back to School In-service event
- Rating: 5 stars
- Reviewer: Julie Vo
- Services Provided: Motivational Speaker
Great job!
Great job!
- Rating: 5 stars
- Reviewer: Brenda Harris
- Services Provided: Motivational Speaker
WOW! Fun and Inspiring!
After working remotely during the pandemic for going on two years, our organization felt the need to host a fun event to connect, laugh, and help us feel inspired again. Mike did just that! He shared positive, uplifting messages in such an entertaining way. We had one of the highest attendance rates we've ever had at our employee events. Thank you Mike for sharing "How to be Happier at Work" with us! We would absolutely love to have you back!
- Rating: 5 stars
- Reviewer: Caroline Beauchesne
- Services Provided: Motivational Speaker
Inspirational Speaker
Mike came to our employee "Spirit Rally" and really inspired us all to appreciate each other, our families and our jobs. I , along with everyone else, walked away with something that will always be with us.
- Rating: 5 stars
- Reviewer: Tracy Williams
- Services Provided: Business Motivational Speaker, Leadership/Success Speaker, Motivational Speaker
Very Professional and Engaging
We booked Mike for a virtual event and leading up to the event he was very communicative and accommodating to our needs. during the event he was a dynamic speaker and kept our audience engaged.
- Rating: 5 stars
- Reviewer: Bernard Corpus
- Services Provided: Business Motivational Speaker, Leadership/Success Speaker, Motivational Speaker
Great session during offsite
Mike was very effective in engaging with the audience during our offsite. He was practical and had good tips. Everyone was "happy" after the session
- Rating: 5 stars
- Reviewer: Ajay Bhandari
- Services Provided: Business Motivational Speaker
Happiness Success & Resilience
Thank you for investing in your volunteers, it’s appreciated! It was a great session During Pandemic, I’ve been on many online wellness seminars. I wish I can learn something new but most of the materials I am aware of; however, there was good energy to remind us be happy. The idea of making somebody as Mentor or Accountable and checking the progress of planned events was really interesting and will help in improving the performance and correcting of desirable goals. Very powerful presentation. It was a pleasure being a part of the session. Mike was very inspirational and provided concepts which resonated with me. I was so happy that I was able to attend.
- Rating: 5 stars
- Reviewer: Bozena Stobinska
- Services Provided: Business Motivational Speaker
Mike Was Incredible for Our International Audience
Mike’s “Happiness and Resilience” speech was perfect for my group of international business people. The message resonated with our crowd from over 40 countries.
Mike is incredibly responsive during the booking process and was open to any questions and suggestions to fit the speech to our group. We cannot recommend Mike highly enough.
A+++
- Rating: 5 stars
- Reviewer: Shane Carter
- Services Provided: Motivational Speaker
Mike WAS AWESOME!
Very insightful and down to earth steps on How to be Happier!
- Rating: 5 stars
- Reviewer: Josie Castro
- Services Provided: Business Motivational Speaker
Mike Duffy Happiness.....
Thank you for your uplifting presentation on how to find happiness in your work, life and home and the rewards this can bring. I think many left wanting to be more considerate and happy towards their family, friends, co-workers and strangers. Thank you Mike
- Rating: 5 stars
- Reviewer: Simon Clarke
- Services Provided: Motivational Speaker
A wonderful presentation
Mike spoke at our conference as our keynote speaker in October 2022. Before the conference, Mike connected with us on a few occasions to really understand the purpose of our conference, our audience, and what we wanted to achieve with the presentation. Mike listened to our needs and put together a presentation that really delivered and hit the mark. We received such positive feedback about his presentation. Mike's presentation helped us to kick off the conference on such a positive and inspiring note. Thank you Mike!
- Rating: 5 stars
- Reviewer: Joel
- Services Provided: Leadership/Success Speaker, Motivational Speaker
Best addition to our Fundraiser
This was my first time using Gigsalad. I followed the prompts on the website, wrote a description of what we were looking for and crossed my fingers that I would get at least one reply back. I was floored when I received a flood of messages and calls of motivational speakers and performers who were interested in working with Starvista. One of these messages came from Mike Duffy. I completed a google search and came to find that his message was exactly what I wanted to present during my companies nonprofit event in Oct. Mike was incredibly easy to work with, prompt, responsive, charming and has a silly sense of humor. Asking for donations during an event can at times be uncomfortable, but Mike's presentation really made a difference in reminding our guests that there is joy in giving, especially to agencies that work hard at developing and providing programs to Children's, families, adolescents and adults who need a bit of help to reach their goals. Mike, THANK YOU again for all that you do !
- Rating: 5 stars
- Reviewer: Jessica Castellanos
- Services Provided: Motivational Speaker
Excellent motivational keynote speaker
Mike was an outstanding speaker! He provided simple, practical advice on how to create more happiness and resilience in your life. He was engaging with his audience, and also had a great sense of humor. We all left with tools to put in our "happiness and resilience" box. He definitely started out our day on a positive, encouraging and uplifting note. Thank you, Mike, for everything!
- Rating: 5 stars
- Reviewer: Lori L.
- Services Provided: Business Motivational Speaker
Charismatic, Captivating And Entertaining
From financial presentations to life fulfillment and living a happy life. Mike keeps his audience interested and entertained. Bringing personal and relatable stories with humor. I was kept interested and motivated from start to end of his Financial presentation in Menlo Park.
Attending his presentation on “Happiness” at Stanford made me walk out with a different mindset and a new approach to life. He brings a touching way of speaking that keeps audience captivated. Very charismatic!
· Rating: 5 stars
· Reviewer: Leo G.
· Services Provided: Business Motivational Speaker
Mike Brings Happiness To His Audience
Mike is an excellent and inspiring speaker. He brings joy and laughter to his audience. I've been to several events where he's been the speaker, and enjoyed every one immensely.
· Rating: 5 stars
· Reviewer: Marisa N.
· Services Provided: Business Motivational Speaker
"Happiness" Never made Me Feel So Happy
Wow! What a fantastic presentation Mike Duffy did at Stanford. He spoke to the group about happiness and all that it takes to be happy and we were blown away. Inherently we all know that happiness comes from the inside and yet Mike was able to show how our happiness manifests itself in others and spreads to those we love. By examining what makes us happy and how we can determine our own level of happiness, Mike guided us to a happier place. It was just a great event! Thanks, Mike, for your presentation!
· Rating: 5 stars
· Reviewer: John M.
· Services Provided: Business Motivational Speaker
The Duffy Effect
Mike Duffy isn't just a wealth manager, investment counselor, motivational speaker -- he is the synthesis of all these things. The whole is infinitely greater than the sum of its parts. Imagine someone who can break down the data, look into the best financial options for you and your family, and shine a light on the path to a more fulfilling life. A more fulfilling life: that's what Mike helps discover for his clients and audiences. That is the Duffy Effect.
· Rating: 5 stars
· Reviewer: David F.
· Services Provided: Business Motivational Speaker
Excellent And Motivational
I attended the Happiness Hall of Fame annual event at Stanford University faculty club, which was hosted by Mike Duffy from Happiness Wealth Management. Mike's presentation was excellent, inspiring, vibrant, uplifting, caring. Those were my emotions throughout the event. Every seat was filled and nobody left the event until it concluded. Masterful and concise. Everyone should attend this annual event if they want to be totally inspired. Happiness is contagious.
· Rating: 5 stars
· Reviewer: Gilbert Z.
· Services Provided: Business Motivational Speaker
Mike Duffy's children's hospital playroom and music room in Uganda
BOOKS
The Happiness Book
Everybody on earth wants to be happy. Why do some people succeed at being happy and other people meander through life never achieving happiness on a consistent and sustainable basis?
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines happiness as “A state of well-being and contentment: joy.” Mike Duffy believes the biggest reason for the difference in outcomes is that successfully happy people are laser-focused and accountable to their goal of being happy.
This book helps you develop a personalized happiness plan. Sustainable happiness is a purposeful, dedicated process and not a fleeting event. This book will explain in an easy to understand way, many important components of sustainable happiness including: changing your thought patterns, fulfilling your unique purpose, making progress towards your goals, becoming more spiritual, enjoying the moment and having great relationships. You will laugh as you learn!
The Happiness Book For Men
The Happiness Book For Men: A Man’s Guide To Happiness! is a terrific book for men to learn the secrets to happiness. It was named, "One Of The Top Six Books For Men Over 70." It is based on the science of positive psychology. Mike Duffy has interviewed many of the top experts in the field of positive psychology and happiness including professors from Harvard and Stanford to produce this wonderful and wise book.
The book is designed to make complex psychological concepts easy to read and understand. The hysterical pictures of bulldogs on every other page help illustrate the many happiness tips in a fun and entertaining way. This is one of the few books that make you happy while you read it!
The Happiness Book For Kids
The Happiness Book For Kids Volume I is a terrific book for children to learn the secrets to happiness. It is based on the science of positive psychology.
This book is designed to make happiness concepts easy for kids to read and understand. The hysterical pictures of bulldogs on every other page help illustrate the many happiness tips in a fun and entertaining way for children.