Vanessa King is Head of Psychology & Workplaces and a Board Member at Action for Happiness, where she helps individuals and organisations apply the latest psychological research to improve wellbeing, resilience and performance. With a background spanning professional services, leadership development, talent management and organisational change, she has worked with major organisations including AstraZeneca, BT, DHL, KPMG, Lloyds and the UNHCR. Vanessa is one of a small group of people globally to hold a Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, where she studied under leading figures in the field including Martin Seligman and Angela Duckworth. Combining scientific insight with practical business experience, she advises leaders on creating high-performing, resilient teams and workplaces where people can thrive.