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  • Bestselling Author, Award-Winning Educator, TEDx Speaker

    Bestselling Author | International Keynote Speaker | Award-Winning Educator

    Lainie was in the room when Steve Jobs launched the iPhone, has presented in 41 states and dozens of countries across four continents, and has even been called “very gritty” by Angela Duckworth. She may also be an exceptionally loud clapper.

    Lainie Rowell is a bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and award-winning educator who helps individuals and organizations thrive by optimizing happiness, relationships, and performance.

    Her clients range from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts, nonprofits, and independent organizations around the world. Whether speaking on a big stage or facilitating professional learning, Lainie shares evidence-based strategies to cultivate gratitude, enhance resilience, and drive innovation.

    Her work is grounded in the Notice, Evolve, & Thrive framework and draws on psychology, behavioral science, the neuroscience of well-being, and practical tools, including strategies such as Bold Gratitude, to help people notice what matters, evolve with intention, and thrive through meaningful connections.

    Lainie is the author of Evolving with Gratitude, the lead author of Evolving Learner, and the creator of Bold Gratitude: The Journal Designed for You & By You. Her work has been featured in Greater Good Magazine, Thrive Global, Edutopia, and PBS NewsHour.

    As the host of the award-winning Evolving with Gratitude podcast, she interviews world-class thinkers, including Pulitzer Prize winners, pioneering neuroscientists, and leading professors from Harvard, Yale, and beyond. Her research-driven approach resonates with leaders seeking actionable strategies to support both individual growth and collective flourishing.

    Learn more at lainierowell.com.

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