Christine Whelan
Keynote Speaker: Purpose & Well-Being Scholar; Professor at Emory University; Author of "Finding Your Purpose" & "The Big Picture"; Contributor to The Wall Street Journal
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Christine Whelan Biography
Dr. Christine B. Whelan is a professor, author, and keynote speaker specializing in purpose, happiness, and well-being. At Emory University, Whelan leads Advances through the Emory Purpose Project and is known to students as the purpose professor. She also serves as a fellow at the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where she is referred to as the happy professor. Whelan focuses on helping individuals and organizations identify what matters most, why it matters, and how to implement purpose-driven strategies in both personal and professional contexts.
Whelan holds a master's and doctorate from the University of Oxford and graduated magna cum laude from Princeton University. At Princeton, she served as editor-in-chief of the Daily Princetonian and received the Daniel M. Sachs Scholarship to attend Worcester College at the University of Oxford. She has held teaching positions at the University of Pittsburgh, the University of Iowa, and Princeton University. Her academic background supports her ability to translate research on well-being and purpose into practical guidance.
Whelan is the author of the Audible Original Great Courses lecture series "Finding Your Purpose," as well as "The Big Picture: A Guide to Finding Your Purpose in Life," "Generation WTF: From 'What the #%$&' to a Wise, Tenacious, and Fearless You," "Marry Smart: The Intelligent Woman's Guide to True Love," and "Why Smart Men Marry Smart Women." Her books are published by Simon & Schuster and Templeton Press, and her Audible Original lecture series is featured on American Airlines in-flight entertainment.
Whelan teaches classes on happiness and well-being, guiding groups and individuals to build purposeful lives through daily actions. She also works to address the purpose gap between front-line workers and executive leadership. Whelan has collaborated with organizations such as the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream, the DeBruce Foundation, AARP's Life Reimagined, Jackson National, and Hackensack-Meridian Health on purpose-focused approaches to health, financial wellness, and self-improvement strategies for life transitions.
Whelan contributes to outlets including The Wall Street Journal, the TODAY Show, and NPR's Marketplace, sharing research-based strategies for thriving in everyday life. She has delivered a TEDx Talk, Authentic Purpose: A Roadmap, at TEDxUWMadison. Through keynote presentations, classroom teaching, books, and audio series, Whelan provides evidence-based insights into the pursuit of a meaningful life.
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Christine Whelan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Professors, Author, Happiness, Health & Wellness, Finance, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Women, Non-Fiction Authors, Psychology, Social Sciences, Human Resources, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Influential Women and Family & Parenting.
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Christine Whelan generally travels from Madison, WI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Christine Whelan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Professors, Author and Happiness. The estimated speaking fee range to book Christine Whelan for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Christine Whelan generally travels from Madison, WI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Deanna Singh, Shauna Shapiro Ph.D. and Robin Wilson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Christine Whelan for an upcoming event.
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US marriage rates: CDC report says rate in 2018 at all-time low
Christine Whelan, Ph.D., professor in the School of Human Ecology at University of Wisconsin - Madison, told TODAY she believes that the falling importance of ...
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2019 birth rates: Birth rates in US decline to lowest level in 35 years
Christine Whelan, who wasn't involved in the report, said for the past 20 years the age of first-time mothers has been increasing. “For women in their 40s, the ...
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Barbara Sher, 84, Dies; Prescribed Self-Help With a Dose of Humor ...
“Barbara Sher was a product of the Human Potential Movement,” said Christine Whelan, who has studied self-help books as a professor in the School of Human ...
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Will COVID-19 pandemic result in baby boom? Experts weigh in
All this existential angst does not add up," Whelan said, to baby-making. "People are freaking out," said sociologist Christine B. Whelan. Panic, it turns out, is not ...
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How do I book Christine Whelan to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Christine Whelan 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 Christine Whelan, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Christine Whelan or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Christine Whelan for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Christine Whelan, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Christine Whelan are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Christine Whelan, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Christine Whelan speak about?
Christine Whelan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Professors, Author, Happiness, Health & Wellness, Finance, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Women, Non-Fiction Authors, Psychology, Social Sciences, Human Resources, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Influential Women and Family & Parenting. -
Where does Christine Whelan travel from?
Christine Whelan generally travels from Madison, WI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Christine Whelan?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Christine Whelan 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Christine Whelan 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 Christine Whelan 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. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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