Short Bio On Speaker

Shelley Sykes – Multiple Award Winning Author

Shelley has successfully founded and run 8 companies in Fashion, Travel, Health & Beauty, Consultancy & Media, since leaving IBM. She is a sought after Accredited International Speaker, Award Winning Author and experienced TV Presenter. Dr Edward de Bono nicknamed her the Happiness Guru stating she was one of the creative geniuses of our time. With a BSc in IT, MBA and Dips in Journalism, Dip Psychology and a linguist, she is unique in her entertaining and charismatic approach.

Shelley saw a gap, which was supported by research, for people to be educated, entertained, inspired and stimulated visually, kinesthetically as well as auditory with the message that ‘all is well’ and that there is a way to be able to ‘feel good and happy every day.’ She’s the Creator of Positive Sykology! - A branch of Psychology that study and utilize the powerful patterns of the most happy, driven and passionate people on earth.

Her vision is to create a wave of happiness globally, helping people unleash their fullest potential; enabling them in their uniqueness, to make a difference, despite their circumstances. Shelley teaches people how to overcome procrastination and maximise their potential, whilst having fun, building their communication skills for improved relationships, finances and careers.

Deemed a world-leading expert on Happiness, Shelley is definitely a happy person. She certainly walks her talk – the queen of action and time management; Shelley has written 6 best selling books in 6 months (4 books winning the USA 2007 Best Books Awards) with testimonials from Royalty to Robbins, owns a couple of successful businesses, founded the 2b1 Charitable Foundation and started Global Happiness Day. She is a director of the Shelley Sykes Global Happiness Leadership Academy, training leaders in the UN and Fortune 100 companies. A sought after charismatic speaker for premier conventions; speaking to audiences of 20,000 plus, a regular guest on radio and a TV Host, as well as mum to a special needs son. It’s all about having fun, whilst creating your desired lifestyle!

In her career to date, she has acted with stars such as Catherine Zeta Jones, interviewed Dream Achievers such as Nelson Mandela, Prime Ministers, Famous Artists, Billionaire Moguls, Olympic Champions, Philosophers such as John Demartini, Edward de Bono and Patch Adams.

Her Award Winning Books and TV Shows are an inspiration to those that Get Syked. Her tips and recommendations are effective, simple and very inspirational and have already touched hundreds of thousands of lives with her happiness philosophies. The audiences love her humorous ‘yummy mummy’ personal and practical approach. Her message is ‘Happiness is a choice. Focus on what is right in your life. Make fun a must and joy will follow you every where you go.’

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