Alex Nunn is a dedicated advocate for wellbeing and social change, blending over a decade of expertise in positive psychology with deep-rooted Buddhist practice and a lifelong commitment to social activism.
As the Head of Movement Building at Action for Happiness, Alex combines evidence-based wellbeing strategies with compassionate leadership and a focus on creating a kinder, more resilient society. With a background that spans from leading transformative programs to fostering regenerative cultures, Alex inspires individuals and organisations alike to cultivate meaningful, sustainable change.
KEY EXPERTISE:
Positive Psychology
As Head of Movement Building at Action for Happiness, Alex has been at the forefront of innovating and popularising evidence-based wellbeing interventions for over a decade.
- Developed the 6-week Happiness Habits course, bringing life-changing impacts to thousands of people worldwide.
- Received the Positive Leadership Award 2023, highlighting their ability to blend personal well-being practices with effective and compassionate organisational strategies.
Buddhist Practice
Alex is an expert compassion and mindfulness facilitator, with over 20 years of meditation practice, including intensive annual retreats under several world-renowned teachers.
- Ordained to the Order of Interbeing under Thich Nhat Hanh with the name True Pure Treasure and the lineage name Diligent Compassion of the Heart.
- Awarded a scholarship to the Applied Compassion Training at Stanford University’s Centre for Compassion and Altruism Research.
Social Activism
Alex has addressed wellbeing inequality and social justice his whole career, starting with anti-corruption and democratisation programs in Ukraine in 2009 to his movement-building work today, inspiring a happier and kinder world.
- Helped develop Extinction Rebellion’s Regenerative Cultures strategy and training programme, promoting sustainable and nonviolent activism.
- Ran numerous retreats, workshops and coaching sessions for activists as a trained Active Hope facilitator.
SELECTED TALKS
The Neuroscience of Manifestation and Real Secret to Happiness - with Dr James Doty
Compassion and Courage - with Thupten Jinpa
The power of the present: Does mindfulness improve our lives? - Institute of Art and Ideas
Hope in Action: Connecting Self Care and Collective Wellbeing - Network of Wellbeing
Active Happiness - The DO GOOD Podcast
Regenerative culture - The Inner Pathways Podcast
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