Please join me at a fundraising event in support of The Lafayette Library and Learning Center on January 13 ,2016 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.

Science Cafe: How to Achieve More by Doing Less
Presenting the latest research on productivity and elite performance, Christine Carter, PhD, demonstrates a sweet paradox: by doing less we can actually accomplish more. Using surprising science and lively anecdotal evidence, Carter offers a practical game plan for mitigating stress by working with our brain’s innate hardwiring to increase happiness, balance and ultimately, success.

When: Wednesday, January 13, 2016, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Where:Lafayette Library and Learning Center, Community Hall
RSVP: Register here.

Registration required.
Tickets: $10 payable at the door
$5 Foundation donor tickets are available in advance by calling (925) 283-6513 x103

Please join me at a free event in Mill Valley on June 7, 2015 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm.

If you are heading into summer feeling a bit depleted (and you live in the Bay Area), I have a FREE event for you! Join me with Write on Mamas and my friend and fellow writer Nancy Davis Kho. Nancy and I will be discussing The Sweet Spot, but here is what you need to know about Nancy: She is hilarious. Lots of laughs are guaranteed — hope to see you there!

When: Sunday June 7th, from 4:00 to 5:00 pm
Where: Mill Valley Library
RSVP: Here

Book Passage will be available to sell books.

Write on Mamas‘ June meeting is from 2 to 5 pm. From 2 to 4 members meet to write, workshop and catch up with each other. At 4 pm, the doors open to the public and the presentation will begin. 

Kids today are more stressed and exhausted than they’ve ever been — and the pressures on them to achieve are only mounting.

What can we do now, in their middle and high school years, that will set them up to excel in college while also helping them lead balanced and fulfilling lives as adults?

Join me and Katherine Dinh, Head of Prospect Sierra School, in an intimate conversation about this topic at the Berkeley City Club on May 16 at 8:00pm

Buy Your Tickets Now – Space Limited

This event is a fundraiser for the tuition assistance program at Prospect Sierra School.

In her Parenting with Presence Summit, author of Parenting without Power Struggles Susan Stiffelman brings together more than 20 of the world’s leading parenting experts and thought-leaders to explore how to grow as a parent and raise more joyful, resilient and authentic children.

I’m delighted to participate in this exciting summit. I will be joined by Shelly Lefkoe in a session hosted by Susan Stiffelman on Wednesday June 5 at 2:00 PM Pacific Time. I hope you’ll join us!

In addition to my session, when you register for this FREE event you’ll have access to conversations with Marianne Williamson, Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt, don Miguel Ruiz, John Gray, Gary Zukav, Marci Shimoff and many more. The event takes place online, from June 4th – 7th.  Check out the Parenting with Presence website to register or learn more.

A big, warm thanks to the Positivity Project for hosting me on your telesummit  yesterday.  I am so grateful for the work that you are doing to spread the message of positivity!

As a follow up, I have created a webpage for you with a list of free resources. And I hope you’ll take a moment to sign up for my weekly Happiness Tips email if you’d like to stay connected!

Welcome to all those who participated in the Women’s Executive Leadership Program at the Haas School of Business earlier this week!

It was wonderful to be with so many inspiring women. We created this webpage for you with the follow-ups you’ve been asking for, like the video I showed.

Hope to see you again soon!