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How to Be Happier with Declan Edwards
Episode 283
Monday, 6 July, 2026
What if happiness wasn't something you had to chase, but something you could learn? In this episode of Leading You, Julie Hyde is joined by happiness expert, speaker and author Declan Edwards to explore the science behind happiness, emotional intelligence and why so many of us fall into the "I'll be happy when..." trap. Together they unpack why achievement alone doesn't create fulfilment, how our emotions influence those around us, and why happiness is less about circumstance and more about the skills we build every day. In this episode we discuss: Why we're pursuing happiness more than ever, yet feeling less fulfilled. The "hedonic treadmill" and why the goalposts keep moving. Why happiness is a learnable skill, not a personality trait. The link between emotional intelligence, leadership and wellbeing. How perfectionism, people pleasing and external validation affect happiness. Why relationships have a greater impact on happiness than success. A simple two-word exercise to improve emotional awareness. Timestamps 00:00 From 75 Skills to 500:43 Meet Declan Edwards01:48 Why We Are Less Happy04:17 Declan's Personal Turning Point08:46 Building a Happiness Toolkit09:54 Sponsor – Clarity Compass10:39 Happiness Is Contagious14:49 Leadership's Ripple Effect17:24 Five Core Happiness Skills23:26 The Two-Word Emotional Check-In27:26 Book Launch and Final Thoughts Links:Learn more about my group coaching program hereGet the Clarity Compass here Connect with Julie:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/Instagram: @juliehydeleadsWebsite: https://juliehyde.com.au Connect with Declan:Website: https://declanedwards.com.au/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/declan-edwards-bu-happiness-college/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/declanedwards_bu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
