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Dan Harris

  • Murrow & Emmy Award-Winning Journalist
  • Host of '10% Happier Podcast'
  • #1 NYT Bestselling Author of '10% Happier'

Dan Harris is a fidgety, skeptical journalist who had a panic attack on live national television, which led him towards an investigative interest in mindful ambition and wellness. He went on to write the #1 New York Times bestseller, 10% Happier, followed by a chart-topping podcast, Ten Percent Happier, which ranks in the top 100. Harris, a seasoned reporter with over two decades of experience as an anchor and in the field, seamlessly weaves meditation into his narrative, highlighting its profound effects on stress reduction and clarity of thought, making it an integral part of his mission to promote well-being in the modern world. Renowned for his candid exploration of the interior, journalist Dan Harris inspires others with his personal journey, emphasizing the transformative impact of a mentally resilient approach to ambitious professional endeavors. His guests have included everyone from His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Brené Brown to Karamo from Queer Eye. Dan's approach is seemingly modest, but secretly radical: happiness is a skill you can train.

Sharing poignant examples from his own life, Harris lays out the (often winding) road to personal resilience. For his work, Harris has earned an Edward R. Murrow Award and four News & Documentary Emmy Awards. His TED Talk went viral, launching a new movement in mindfulness. He has spoken at Google and shared his mindfulness practice nationally on ABC News, NPR, Good Morning America, and more.

 
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Past Hosts Include:
  • Touchpoint Markets
  • Devereux
  • The National Council on Aging
Everything was wonderful! Dan was fantastic, the information he shared was extremely insightful and valuable to our network. Our evaluation closes at the end of this week; however, we had several comments during the session that I would like to share: I just want to thank you for including Dan Harris on this event. I follow him on Substack and listen to his 10% Happier podcast. He is great Fabulous talk by Dan Harris! So informative for everyone of any age! Dan is my new North Star! Thank you, Dan Harris, for coming on and spreading your knowledge/help for mental health! It can be hard to know what to say to older men of how to focus on their full health.
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"I wanted to let you know that Dan was FANTASTIC! As I knew he would be 🙂He was such a genuine pleasure to work with on-site, and so engaging and gracious with attendees. I heard nothing but glowing feedback, and my coworker even said it was the best keynote she's seen,"

-Touchpoint Markets

"The talk was great."

-Colorado Press Association

"Dan was so relatable to the audience - I received comments like "I like how he's just a regular guy" or "I like how he acknowledges this is from his own experience, not as a trained mental health professional".  He was terrific to work with."

-Devereux
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Talks & Conversations with Dan Harris
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10% Happier: Propel Ambition without Burnout

DAN HARRIS delivers a hilarious and well-honed speech about his wild journey to meditation, which includes combat, cocaine, and a nationally televised panic attack. Harris guides an active meditative exercise.

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The Benefits of Not Being a Jerk to Yourself

Through the lens of his viral TED Talk, journalist DAN HARRIS shares his years-long quest to improve his relationships with everyone (starting with himself) and explains the science behind loving-kindness meditation, including how it can boost your resiliency, quiet your inner critic, and simply make you more pleasant to be around.

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Stress Management to Drive Success

Drawing on personal experiences, DAN HARRIS illuminates the path to taming anxiety through stress management practices, offering insights on how meditation can be a powerful tool in cultivating a calm and centered mind.

Books by Dan Harris
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Biography
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