Welcome to "Happiness Unlocked: Insights and Inspiration with Professor Lord Richard Layard."

"Happiness Unlocked: Insights and Inspiration with Professor Lord Richard Layard."

What truly makes life meaningful? How can we cultivate joy in ourselves and others? Join Goldster on Sunday, 5th January, 2 PM - 4 PM for an extraordinary online event with Richard Layard, one of the world's leading voices on happiness and wellbeing.

Hosted by Therapist Lee Pycroft this session will explore the science behind happiness and how it can transform our lives and communities.

Richard Layard has spent decades championing wellbeing as a priority for individuals, governments, and society. As a co-founder of Action for Happiness and architect of the NHS Talking Therapies programme, his work has improved countless lives. His book Happiness: Lessons from a New Science has inspired people around the globe, and his mission continues to shape policy and hearts alike.

After this inspiring conversation, experience happiness in action with two joyful Goldster classes:

🎵 Sing Your Heart Out with the uplifting Elena Hope celebrating the power of music to unite and uplift.

💃 Dance with Joy with Anna Wicks where movement meets happiness in every step.

Join this opportunity to reflect, connect, and expolre the practical tools to create a life filled with joy and meaning. This is your moment to discover the science—and the art—of happiness. Save the date and join us!

Reserve Your Spot

Event Date: Sunday 5th January 2025 

Location: Online (Zoom link will be sent after registration)

Time: 2pm – 4pm GMT

Professor Lord Richard Layard is a renowned expert in happiness and wellbeing, known for pioneering "happiness economics" and founding the Centre for Economic Performance at LSE. He played a key role in creating the UK’s Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme, transforming mental health care. In Happiness Unlocked, he shares powerful insights to inspire happier, more connected lives.

Elena Hope is a highly experienced lecturer, composer, and technical vocal expert with a wealth of knowledge in performance and wellbeing. She is an accredited Pilates and Yoga Coach and the founder of Pitgems and Wholistic Vocal Support, offering innovative approaches to vocal health and performance. Her qualifications include BA Hons, PG Cert RCM, PG Dip RCM, and MAMT RCSSD, reflecting her extensive training and expertise.

Anna Wicks -After years in professional dance and musical theatre, I’ve rediscovered the joy of dancing for the soul. My Dancercise classes are a safe, judgement-free space to move, sweat, and enjoy fantastic playlists—all with no experience needed. Just follow along for 50 minutes of pure, feel-good fun. Let’s dance like no one’s watching!