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Author, Speaker, and Workshop Leader
Gratitude Expert & Behavioral Scientist
Dr. Gokul Krishnan is a learning scientist and human-centered design strategist dedicated to transforming how we experience the world. Recognized by Forbes as one of the 16 Healthcare Innovators You Should Know, he is the creator of Maker Therapy, a pioneering initiative supporting pediatric patients and families, and recipient of the White House Honorary Maker Award. Gokul has also led global neuroinclusion programs at Google, designing environments where everyone feels valued and empowered.
His work, featured on NPR, CBS and Fast Company, blends behavioral science with compassion to foster connection and well-being. In his book Gratitude: States of Being, Gokul shares insights drawn from his global journey, professional experience and the powerful stories of those he has met along the way. He believes gratitude is the spark that lights the way—even in the darkest times.
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When life falls apart, can gratitude still remain? Dr Gokul Krishnan shares raw stories from his book Gratitude: States of Being—stories of nurses, patients and ordinary people who turned heartbreak into healing. This is not a talk about optimism. It’s a reminder of what it means to be fully alive.
Learning outcomes:
Describe how gratitude can serve as a stabilizing force during personal or professional adversity
Interpret the emotional and relational impact of sharing authentic gratitude in moments of stress or disconnection
Apply the concept of gratitude personas to recognize and reframe your own lived experiences
When life falls apart, can gratitude still remain? Gokul shares raw stories from his book, Gratitude: States of Being, stories of nurses, patients and ordinary people who turned heartbreak into healing. This is not a talk about optimism. It’s a reminder of what it means to be fully alive.
Learning outcomes:
Describe how gratitude can serve as a stabilizing force during personal or professional adversity
Interpret the emotional and relational impact of sharing authentic gratitude in moments of stress or disconnection
Apply the concept of gratitude personas to recognize and reframe your own lived experiences