positive psychology practitioner: Tim Sharp
Tim Sharp, Ph.D.
Dr. Sharp has three degrees in psychology (including a Ph.D.) and an impressive record as an academic, clinician and coach. He runs one of Sydney’s largest clinical psychology practices (http://www.makingchanges.com.au), a highly regarded Executive Coaching practice, and is the founder & CHO (Chief Happiness Officer) of The Happiness Institute, Australia’s first organisation devoted solely to enhancing happiness in individuals, families and organisations (http://www.thehappinessinstitute.com).
He’s taught at all the major universities in NSW and is currently a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Sydney (Clinical Psychology Unit) and an Adjunct Professor (in Positive Psychology) within the School of Management, Faculty of Business at UTS. His primary area of interest is enhancing happiness at work and within organisations and he has, in 2008, established Australia’s first National Happiness at Work Index.
In 2008 Dr. Sharp’s achievements were recognised by the Australian Davos Connection when he received a Future Leadership Award. Dr. Sharp is also a best selling author (of, among other things, “The Happiness Handbook”), a sought after public speaker, and he makes frequent appearances in the local and international media including being read and heard by millions of people every week in a syndicated newspaper column and radio spot (http://www.drhappy.com.au).
Dr. Sharp has only a limited case load at present and typically works with senior executives (CEO’s, Departmental Heads etc) as part of larger programs driving positive change throughout an organisation.
