Hire an Advocate

"What the world needs today is…"

 a.) less prepubescent popstars b.) a reality check c.) a swift kick in the pants  

Not exactly, Grandpa. What they need is a HAPPINESS ADVOCATE.

Want to make sure the next generation thrives? Want to light a spark in any organization or group? A happier, healthier, more peaceful, prosperous, creative, selfless life isn't a fantasy – it's a scientific probability.

What's the simple secret? Happiness. Supported by the latest Positive Psychology research, Annie encourages minds young and old to harness their happiness and use it for the common good.

What audiences are saying:

"Annie's youthful vigor and perspective as a "latest generation teen" definitely
kept the audience engaged because they could connect on a peer to peer
level.  Annie's "I'm Contagious" movement helps remind and encourage the
girls to maintain a positive attitude and try to make others happy with their
smiles.

The level of professionalism maintained while being able to connect with
teens was a balance that we could have only imagined.  Brilliantly colorful,
outgoing, and very professional."
 – Moranda Hern, Founder of the Sisterhood of the Traveling BDUs – Clovis, CA

"Annie's passion for Positive Psychology and her "I'm Contagious" movement 
was the "NEW SPARK" that our conference needed."
 – Gina Spagnola , Celebrating Women: Mind, Body, Spirit Conference, Galveston, TX

"Their (Annie and Kathleen's) inspiring performance had the women laughing,
crying, and yearning for more.  It was the perfect way to kick off our women's
health conference."
– Jeanelle Adamak, WFYI's Speaking of Women's Health, Indianapolis, IN

Paul McCartney, Prince Charming, and You

Stress and Social Media

3 Misconceptions About Happiness

Annie P, HA, on the Jenny Gallagher Show


Option #1: The living, breathing version.

From women's wellness groups to angsty pre-teens, Annie's live speeches are guaranteed to pack a positive punch.

Happiness Advocacy or, How Happiness Will  Save Us From Zombies
Tired of living in a culture of fear? Use the power of your mind and emotions to rise above any obstacles (yes, even zombies) and take other people along for the ride

ONE Happy Thought – How to Conquer Junior High
Have a case of the teen terrors? Rise above everything from crabby teachers to acne by living contagiously (trust me, it's a good thing.) Use the power of your mind and emotions to overcome any obstacles (even zombies) – and take your friends along for the ride.

Living Contagiously
The Cause for Spreading Ease While we fight the spread of disease can we delight in the spread of ease?  It's been proven that positive emotions spread within communities.  Learn the tools to ignite positive change!

SPARK: Moving from Stuck to Superb (a collaboration with Speaker Hall of Famer/Mother Extraordinare, Kathleen Passanisi)* Are you stuck in a rut?  What if you could easily and immediately  start loving your life?  Based in the latest Positive Psychology research, SPARK will give you the boost you need to succeed! *Mom sold seperately.

For more information about this program, read this or watch this.

Option #2: The witty, double-spaced version.

Ok. You've read the maniesto and you like my style (hey, thanks!) For all my sparkly e-courses, ebooks, and manifestos visit www.ejunkie.com/happinessadvocates.

Or, Commission a writing project. From guest posts to interviews, articles to advice columns, if you need writing thats scientifically based without the snore-factor look no further. Fully edited. Timely. Full of fun vocab.

And don't take my word for it. Best friend and confessed book-hater Shannon says, "I'll only read it if Annie wrote it."
Fourth grade teacher, Ms. Young, said (circa 1994.) "Brilliant. I fully expect to see your books on the best seller lists."

And Fawn Germer, Oprah-feature author of Hard Won Wisdom says my writing "combines cutting edge science with engaging and entertaining insight."

Read a Sample:

Option #3: The whimsical, one-on-one, version

Could you use a little Wonder? Consider me your white rabbit of whimsy. I specialize in working with:

  • people who “got serious” and now can’t get back out
  • recovering victims of “Peter Pan Syndrome,” “Lost Boy-itis” or the dreaded “Wendy Virus”
  • workers bees who won the rat race only to find there’s no shiny prize waiting at the finish line
  • entrepreneurs who are living their dream lives, but aren’t having any damn fun with it
  • involuntary Mayors of “Blahland,” “Ennuitown,” or “Mehville”
  • Generation X,Y, and Z-ers who scoff at self-help books (but secretly wonder what they say)
  • people who want to deal with real life hardships in a non-traditional up-lifting way

For more information about Whimsy Coaching (like what it is, how it works, and how to book your sessions) click here.

“Wow, I think in as little as one hour you have changed my life. You opened my eyes to so many things and I just wanted to thank you so much.” – Jim Brando