Robert Biswas-Diener

Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener is a researcher specializing in positive psychology, covering topics like happiness, coaching, and friendship. With over 75 academic publications and 27,000+ citations, he has authored nine books, including the New York Times bestseller The Upside of Your Dark Side and Positive Provocation. A pioneer in positive psychology coaching, Robert has trained hundreds of coaches at Positive Acorn and worked with professionals across 24 nations, including Standard Chartered Bank, Kaiser Permanente, Deloitte, and Queensland Police. He resides in Portland, Oregon, and enjoys drawing and rock climbing.