Katarina Blom

Katarina Blom

Leading Psychologist, Happiness Expert & Pioneer in Sustainable Workplace Well-being

Core Intelligence Domain: Psychology & Human Behaviour
Location: Stockholm, Sweden | Languages: English, Swedish
Representation: Represented globally by PSpeakers Global Intelligence

Katarina Blom is one of Scandinavia’s most sought-after psychologists and an internationally recognised authority on positive psychology, human behaviour, and the architecture of thriving workplace cultures. Moving beyond the superficial narratives of toxic positivity, she leverages rigorous scientific research to dismantle widespread myths about happiness, replacing them with actionable, evidence-based frameworks. As global organisations navigate the complexities of modern work, burnout, and rapid transformation, Blom provides C-suite leaders and their teams with the psychological tools necessary to foster resilience, psychological safety, and sustainable high performance.

As a licenced psychologist and co-founder of Habitud—the world’s first psychological gym—Katarina has dedicated her career to bridging the gap between academic research and practical, everyday application. She is renowned for her ability to translate complex neuroscientific and psychological data into micro-habits that drive macro-level cultural shifts. Her viral TEDx talk, “You Don’t Find Happiness, You Create It,” has amassed millions of views globally, establishing her as a definitive voice on the proactive engineering of well-being.

Katarina is also a critically acclaimed author. Her groundbreaking work, including books such as Seriously Happy: 101 Reasons Why Positive Thinking Is Bullsh*t (translated title), systematically deconstructs the pressure to constantly “feel good” and instead focuses on cultivating deep, structural meaning and engagement. She consults with top-tier international corporations, advising executives on how to navigate the human dimension of the future of work, particularly in hybrid environments and periods of high-stakes uncertainty.

Professional Achievements & Leadership Trajectory

• Co-Founder of Habitud: Pioneered a digital and physical platform operating as a ‘psychological gym,’ empowering teams to practice and integrate well-being habits into their daily routines.
• Viral TEDx Speaker: Delivered the globally acclaimed talk “You Don’t Find Happiness, You Create It,” which fundamentally shifted public discourse on well-being and proactive mental health.
• Bestselling Author: Authored influential texts on positive psychology, challenging conventional self-help paradigms with rigorous, peer-reviewed psychological science.
• Corporate Consultant & Advisor: Trusted strategic advisor to Fortune 500 companies, Nordic conglomerates, and public sector organisations on building psychologically safe and resilient organisational cultures.
• Licenced Clinical Psychologist: Brings deep clinical expertise and an evidence-based approach to corporate leadership, ensuring all frameworks are grounded in established psychological principles.
• Media Authority: Frequently featured across major European media outlets as an expert commentator on human behaviour, stress management, and workplace dynamics.

Strategic Speaking Domains & Proprietary Frameworks

• The Science of Happiness & Sustainable Well-being: Deconstructing the myths of happiness and delivering an evidence-based blueprint for individual and collective flourishing.
• Psychological Safety as a Performance Driver: How leadership can cultivate trust, encourage divergent thinking, and build environments where innovation thrives without the fear of failure.
• Resilience in the Modern Workplace: Strategies for navigating chronic stress, preventing burnout, and maintaining equilibrium during periods of rapid organisational change.
• The Psychological Gym (Habit Formation): Translating large-scale corporate values into actionable micro-behaviours and daily habits that genuinely transform company culture.
• Human-Centric Leadership in the AI Era: Equipping leaders with the emotional intelligence and psychological insight required to manage teams through digital transformation and hybrid work models.

Key Takeaways

• Evidence-Based Methodology: Replaces superficial “feel-good” motivation with rigorous, scientifically validated psychological strategies.
• Actionable Micro-Habits: Transforms complex corporate goals into practical, daily routines that guarantee long-term behavioural change and cultural alignment.
• Focus on Psychological Safety: Empowers leadership to build resilient, high-trust environments that are crucial for sustainable innovation and talent retention.
• Global Authority & Reach: A proven track record of inspiring diverse, international audiences, from executive boardrooms to global summit stages, with her compelling, data-driven insights.