World Happiness Fest LATAM 2024: Transforming Education, Leadership, and Social Impact

The World Happiness Fest LATAM 2024 was a monumental gathering uniting thousands of participants from Peru, Chile, Argentina, and across the globe. Featuring over 150 speakers and facilitators, the festival created a space to explore the integration of happiness and well-being into education, enterprises, cities, and leadership, while championing new paradigms for social impact. With the support of global organizations like UNESCO and the OECD, the festival amplified the importance of systemic approaches to embedding happiness into policies and practices worldwide.

Key Themes Explored

Education for Happiness – Schools of Happiness

Education was at the forefront of the festival, emphasizing its critical role in shaping societies built on well-being and emotional intelligence:

• Howard Glasser, creator of the Nurtured Heart Approach, delivered a standout session in Peru on “Transforming Human Potential: The Power of Nurtured Heart in Education and Families,” offering practical tools to cultivate resilience and connection.
• The Educating for Happiness Panel, featuring Richard Ingram, José Dextre, and José Cueto, explored innovative strategies for integrating happiness into school systems to create lifelong learners and thriving communities.
• With insights from UNESCO, the discussions reinforced the need for equitable access to happiness-centered education globally.

Enterprises of Happiness

Organizations as catalysts for happiness and well-being were a central focus, highlighting how purposeful leadership can transform workplace cultures:

• Carolina Angarita shared her expertise in Peru on “Empowering Enterprises and Women: Monetizing Purpose Through Happiness,” showcasing how purpose-driven organizations create meaningful social and economic impact.
• In Chile, the Multidimensional Coaching Panel, featuring Guilian Carlotti, Julieta Zeitune, Karla Llosa, and Luis Gallardo, demonstrated how coaching can foster innovation and well-being in enterprises.

Sustainable Leadership

Leadership emerged as a cornerstone for fostering systemic change and building sustainable societies:

• Luis Gallardo presented a compelling keynote titled “Happytalism: Redefining Leadership for the Future,” advocating for a paradigm where purpose, empathy, and adaptability drive decision-making.
• José Cueto engaged audiences in Peru and Chile with his session, “Redesigning Your Life: Coaching for Purpose and Meaning,” underscoring the transformative power of personal alignment with societal well-being.

Cities of Happiness

Municipalities play a critical role in shaping urban spaces that prioritize harmony and well-being. This theme resonated strongly during the festival:

• Ulpiano Suárez, Mayor of Mendoza, Argentina, and Carlos Bruce, Mayor of Surco, Lima, Peru, shared their pioneering initiatives to foster happiness within their municipalities. Their leadership highlighted the potential of cities to drive deep societal transformation by integrating happiness into urban planning and governance.
• The Cities of Happiness track, moderated by Luis Gallardo, featured discussions on participatory governance, green infrastructure, and urban well-being metrics. Representatives from the OECD emphasized the importance of aligning local policies with global frameworks for sustainable development.

Both mayors exemplified how local governments can serve as catalysts for creating inclusive, resilient communities. By embracing happiness as a core metric, municipalities can drive systemic changes that ripple out into every aspect of society.

Social Impact and New Paradigms

The festival also showcased bold ideas that challenge traditional societal models, inviting participants to embrace innovative frameworks:

• Paulina Nava inspired attendees with her session on “New Paradigms for a Thriving Future,” encouraging systemic thinking and collaborative action to address global challenges.
• Gaspar Contreras, speaking in Argentina, shared his personal journey in “Flourishing Amidst Adversity,” illustrating how resilience and a supportive community can drive meaningful change.

Women in Leadership

This year’s festival celebrated the transformative impact of women leaders in advancing happiness and sustainability. Carolina Angarita, Paulina Nava, and Julieta Zeitune showcased the power of inclusive leadership, offering insights on fostering equity, empowerment, and purpose-driven innovation.

A Movement for Global Change

The World Happiness Fest LATAM 2024 is more than an event—it is a movement that demonstrates the power of collective action and shared purpose. By addressing critical themes like education, leadership, urban well-being, and enterprises, the festival inspired a global audience to rethink the role of happiness in shaping the future.

With the leadership of figures like Howard Glasser, Luis Gallardo, Carolina Angarita, Jose Cueto, Gaspar Contreras, Paulina Nava, and Ulpiano Suárez, alongside the support of organizations like UNESCO and the OECD, the festival emphasized that happiness is not a fleeting emotion but a systemic goal that can guide personal and societal progress.

Liliana Núñez and Hugo Cebroswky captivated participants with their transformative Forest Therapy Session at the World Happiness Fest LATAM in Mendoza. Drawing from the healing power of nature, they guided attendees through a journey of mindfulness, connection, and introspection amidst the serene backdrop of the forest. Their session emphasized the profound impact that natural environments have on emotional well-being, offering participants an opportunity to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with their inner selves and the world around them. Through gentle prompts, guided walking meditations, and reflective exercises, Liliana and Hugo created a space for participants to embrace the calming and restorative energy of the forest, leaving them inspired and rejuvenated.

Looking Forward

As participants carry the lessons and inspiration from the festival back to their communities, the ripple effects of the World Happiness Fest LATAM 2024 will continue to grow. Together, we are building a global network of leaders, educators, and changemakers committed to co-creating a brighter, more harmonious future.

Speakers and Guides included:

• Sagara Sánchez Reinoso: “Despertando el Potencial Interior: Autosanación con el Enfoque Nurtured Heart”
• Héctor Felipe: “PNL: El secreto del secreto”
• Howart Glasser: “Transformando el Potencial Humano: El Poder del Enfoque Nurtured Heart en la Educación y la Familia”
• Gaspar Contreras: “Florecer en la adversidad”
• José Cueto: “Propósito y sentido”
• Michelle Taminato: “Cultura de Felicidad Organizacional: Un Nuevo Paradigma para el Liderazgo”
• Inés Temple: “Marca Personal y Empleabilidad: Claves para el Bienestar Profesional”
• Carolina Angarita: “Empoderamiento Personal y Felicidad: Monetizando tu Propósito de Vida”
• Manolo Alcázar: “Propósito, Motivaciones y Compromiso”
• Ana Romero: “Autenticidad y Felicidad: Cómo la Vulnerabilidad Potencia tu Voz Interior”
• Luis Gallardo: “Liderazgo Global para un Mundo Feliz: Desafíos y Oportunidades”
• Paulina Nava: “Nuevos Paradigmas para el Futuro”
• Guilian Carlotti: Panelist on “Coaching Multidimensional”.
• Julieta Zeitune: Panelist on “Coaching Multidimensional”.
• Karla Llosa: Panelist on “Coaching Multidimensional”.
• Federico Aroma: Panelist on local well-being initiatives.
• Gisela Amoros: Panelist on local well-being initiatives.
• Flor Destefanis: Panel moderator and presenter.
• Dr. Ulpiano Suárez: “Mendoza, Ciudad del Bienestar”.
• Lucian Ricco: “La Receta de la Felicidad”.
• Liliana Núñez and Hugo Cebroswky: “Felicidad y Longevidad: Experiencia de Zonas Azules”.
• Marisa Di Biasio Diaz: Discussions on community well-being strategies.
• Ezequiel Gatti: “Regenerando Nuestra Casa: Estrategias para Cuidar la Vida”.
• Guillermo Navarro: “Regenerando Nuestra Casa: Estrategias para Cuidar la Vida”.
• Francia Mazzo: “Regenerando Nuestra Casa: Estrategias para Cuidar la Vida”.
• Ronit Camsen: Panelist on “Liderazgo Regenerativo”.
• Federico Azzeglio: Panelist on “Liderazgo Regenerativo”.
• Belen Mesa: Panelist on “Liderazgo Regenerativo”.
• Soledad Osorio: Panelist on “Liderazgo Regenerativo”.
• Diego Talquenca: Discussions on happiness-focused education.
• María Elvira Stone: Discussions on happiness-focused education.
• Silvina Scapelato: Discussions on happiness-focused education.
• Daniela Nocetti: “Mover para Pausar” active pause sessions.
• Paula Dinaro: “Tu Cuerpo: Un Instrumento Divino” interactive sessions.
• Florencia Falasco: “Maridaje de la Felicidad”.
• Ellen Langer: “Mindfulness for Leadership and Organizational Transformation”.
• Thakur Singh Powdyel: “Gross National Happiness in Education”.
• Richard Ingram: “Education for All: Global Goals and Happiness”.
• Steven Poelmans: “Leadership Neuroscience and Emotional Mastery”.
• Alexander Schieffer: “Transformational Education for a Sustainable Future”.
• Rama Mani: “Theater of Transformation and Social Impact”.
• Andreas Schleicher: “Education and Skills for the Future”.
• Thomas Legrand: “Conscious Leadership for Sustainable Systems”.
• David Fischman: “Emotional Intelligence and Happiness”.
• Isabella D’Angelo: “Corporate Sustainability and Happiness”.
• Rober Aphang: “Strategic Planning for Organizational Well-Being”.
• Micaela Rizo Patrón: “Sustainability as a Pathway to Happiness”.
• Beatriz Pérez: “Environmental and Industrial Safety for Happiness”.
• Brian Lowell French: “Harmonic Leadership and Mindfulness”.
• Marie Anne Gálvez: “Sustainability in Education and Business”.

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