Dr Itai Ivtzan

Dr Itai Ivtzan is a ‘Happiness Expert’; teaching, researching, and applying a variety of tools we could use in order to increase our experience of joy and fulfilment in life. Dr Ivtzan is a positive psychologist, a senior lecturer, and the program leader of MAPP (Masters in Applied Positive Psychology) at the University of East London (UEL). He is also an honorary senior research associate at University College London (UCL). He continues to publish many books, journal papers, and book chapters. His latest book is titled Awareness is Freedom: The Adventure of Psychology and Spirituality. His main interests are happiness, wellbeing, spirituality, mindfulness, meaning, and self-actualisation.

For the last 15 years Dr Ivtzan has run seminars, lectures, workshops and retreats, in the UK and around the world, in various educational institutions and at private events, with a simple intention: to allow individuals and groups the experience of greater satisfaction in life. Dr Ivtzan delivers his talks and workshops with a humorous and accessible demeanour that captures the audience. His listeners never fail to notice his passion for and extensive knowledge of the topics he speaks about. Dr Ivtzan’s presentations include innovative ideas, take-away tools, resources, and strategies for the audience to implement later.