Episode 46

Teaching Happiness with Jackson Kerchis

In this episode, Ashish and Anil explores further the philosophy of happiness, and how important it is for universities to teach happiness, with Jackson Kerchis, co-founder of Happiness Means Business.

Jackson established a happiness course at the University of Alabama when he was just 18. He strongly believes in meditation and dedicates his life to studying and teaching happiness.

Today, we live in an extremely connected world where people have the means to share their lives with whoever they choose to. But sadly, most of them are lonely because they never really feel comfortable showing their authentic self. This is why we do what we do here at HAPPINESS SQUAD - to spread awareness on what it truly means to be happy.

Throughout this episode, Jackson shares his journey on how he created a happiness course, and the biggest obstacle in learning happiness in the corporate world. 

Dont miss this episode, as we explore why educations needs a revamp and include happiness. 

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The Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish Kothari
Unlock your full potential with the Happiness Squad podcast! Host Ashish Kothari, Founder & CEO, brings leading experts to help you live with more joy, health, love, and meaning. Discover the art and science of happiness to live and operate at your best.

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Ashish Kothari

Ashish Kothari is the Founder and CEO of Happiness Squad, a company focused on democratizing happiness and touching a billion+ lives over the next 20 years and helping them live with more joy, health, love, and meaning.

Prior to founding Happiness Squad and writing his best-selling book “Hardwired for happiness”, Ashish spent 25 years in consulting, including the last 17 at McKinsey and Co, a premier management consulting firm, helping thousands of clients and their organizations achieve breakthrough performance by building new mindsets and capabilities.

Ashish is a trained ontological coach and a lifelong student of human thriving.