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Amy Blankson | |
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 Blankson speaking | |
| Born | March 11, 1980 Waco, Texas, U.S. |
| Education | BA, Harvard University MBA, Yale School of Management |
| Occupation(s) | tech founder, bestselling author, corporate speaker |
| Organization | Digital Wellness Institute |
| Known for | Positive Psychology, writing about digital wellness |
| Notable work | The Future of Happiness, Ripple's Effect, How to Make a Shark Smile |
| Website | www www |
Amy Blankson (born March 11, 1980)[1] is an American author and speaker known for her advocacy of positive psychology and digital wellness.
Education[edit]
Blankson received a Bachelor of Arts from Harvard University and a Master of Business Administration from Yale School of Management.
Career[edit]
As a sophomore in high school, Blankson was selected as a delegate to the Presidents' Summit for America's Future, a conference headlined by Oprah Winfrey and all four living US Presidents, and organized by America's Promise. After attending the Summit, Blankson organized the Central Texas Youth Summit for 1,200 teens to learn about civic engagement. As a result, Blankson was named a Point of Light by two US Presidents.[2] Soon after, she was named as one of the youngest Presidential appointees in history by President Clinton, who appointed her to serve a five-year term on the board of the Corporation for National and Community Service, which is known for overseeing Americorps.[3]
Blankson then went on to attend Harvard University, where she graduated cum laude in 2002 with a degree in Government. After college, Blankson worked as a Policy Fellow for Connecticut Voices for Children, advocating for youth in the foster care and juvenile justice systems. She then went on to attend the Yale School of Management, where she earned her MBA.
After graduating, Blankson co-founded GoodThinkInc., a positive psychology consultancy, with her brother Shawn Achor. The company consisted of researchers, speakers, and trainers who offer positive psychology-related services to improve work performance.[4] Her brother Shawn Achor's TED talk, listed as one of TED's 25 most popular talks of all time, gave Blankson the moniker of Amy the Unicorn.[5]
In 2012, Blankson co-authored the children's book Ripple's Effect with her brother, Shawn Achor, as a way to bring positive psychology concepts to children.[6] The book was later bought by Source Books and renamed How to Make a Shark Smile.[7]
In 2015, Blankson was featured in an online learning class with the Oprah Winfrey network as part of a 21 Day Happiness Course.[8]
In 2017, Blankson went on to author The Future of Happiness, a best-selling book that offers strategies for balancing productivity and well-being in the digital era.[9]
In 2018, Blankson co-founded the Digital Wellness Institute with Nina Hersher, Tyler Rice, and Sophie Janicke-Bowles, and in 2020, was named the CEO. The Digital Wellness Institute exists to equip organizations with the tools needed to create a more positive digital culture.
In 2019, Blankson presented at TEDx.[10]
Today, Blankson serves as a corporate speaker and frequently writes for the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Psychology Today.[11][12][13]
External links[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ INFRASTRUCTURE, STACK (May 23, 2022). "STACK Infrastructure and IPI Partners' Inaugural Women's Leadership Summit Empowers Colleagues Across Companies". finance.yahoo.com.
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- ^ Staff, Dev. "Amy Achor". Points of Light. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ "Achor and Gallagher Named to National Service Board". clintonwhitehouse6.archives.gov. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ "Home". Goodthink Inc. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ "The most popular TED Talks of all time | TED Talks". www.ted.com. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ Shawn Achor; Amy Blankson (2012). Ripple's Effect. Little Pickle Press. ISBN 978-0-9829938-7-3. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
- ^ Shawn Achor; Amy Blankson (2020). How to Make a Shark Smile. Source Books. ISBN 978-1728225807. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ Oprah Shares How Shawn Achor's New Course Guides You to a Happier Life | 21 Days to Happiness | OWN. Retrieved 2024-03-28 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ "The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies for Balanc..." Goodreads. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ "The Future of Happiness: Getting Unstuck in the Digital Era". 6 May 2019.
- ^ Blankson, Amy (12 July 2019). "Harvard Business Review - 4 Ways to Help Your Team Avoid Digital Distractions". Harvard Business Review. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
- ^ Blankson, Amy. "Overcoming Digital Burnout: A Blueprint For Digital Wellness At Work". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ "Amy Blankson MBA | Psychology Today". www.psychologytoday.com. Retrieved 2024-03-28.