Samantha Clarke Happiness Consultant
About Samantha Clarke Happiness Consultant
Samantha Clarke is a Happiness Consultant, Positive Psychologist, and CEO of Love It or Leave It, where she focuses on promoting holistic wellbeing through coaching and mindfulness practices. She has extensive experience in various roles, including lecturer, author, and consultant, and has contributed to notable media outlets.
Current Role at Beam
Samantha Clarke serves as the In-House Positive Psychologist and Coach-Counsellor at Beam since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing individual and organizational wellbeing through positive psychology practices. Her expertise allows her to guide clients in navigating challenges and fostering a supportive environment. Samantha's work at Beam emphasizes the importance of mental health and personal growth within professional settings.
Professional Background
Samantha Clarke has a diverse professional background, having held various roles in consultancy and coaching. She worked as a Senior Consultant at GDR Creative Intelligence Ltd for six months in 2010 and served as a Retail Trend and Innovation Consultant at State of Play from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, she founded and managed Zukuri Consulting from 2006 to 2012. Her extensive experience in trend analysis and coaching has shaped her approach to positive psychology.
Education and Expertise
Samantha Clarke has pursued extensive education in psychology and coaching. She studied Management and Marketing at The University of Manchester, achieving a 2:1 degree from 2000 to 2003. She later completed various coaching certifications, including the Co-Active Professional Coach Training (CPCC) in 2011 and the Organization and Relationship Systems Coaching (ORSC™) from 2015 to 2016. Her studies also include a specialization in Foundations of Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania in 2019 and Neuroscience for Business at MIT Sloan School of Management since 2021.
Achievements and Contributions
Samantha Clarke has made significant contributions to the field of positive psychology and coaching. She delivered a TEDx talk titled 'Are you ready to break up with work?', which addresses limiting beliefs in the workplace. She has authored the book 'Love It Or Leave It: How to be Happy at Work' and hosts two podcasts, 'Love It or Leave It' and 'How to Be A Changemaker'. Samantha has also provided keynote speeches and executive coaching for high-profile clients, including JP Morgan, Samsung, and LVMH.
Media Presence and Public Engagement
Samantha Clarke has been featured in prominent media outlets such as Forbes, Fast Company, and BBC Woman’s Hour. She serves as a resident lecturer and facilitator at The School of Life and Simon Sinek Inc. Her public engagement includes providing insights on career crafting and leadership, as well as advising organizations on culture development and stress management. Samantha incorporates mindfulness principles into her coaching, enhancing her approach to client wellbeing.