Stephanie Davies

Stephanie Davies: The OG of Workplace Happiness and Behaviour Change

When it comes to workplace happiness and culture transformation, Stephanie Davies isn’t just riding the wave—she built it, harnessed it to her sharp wit, and steered it through boardrooms and conferences across the globe. With 25 years of experience designing happy workplace culture as well as being an award-winning stand-up comic, and having a master’s in psychology, specialising in humour and happiness for organisational success, she has knack for delivering tricky messages in a way that sticks, Stephanie has redefined the art of learning and laughter.

Transforming workplaces

Whether speaking to a room of 10 or an arena of 10,000, Stephanie has the rare ability to hold her audience in the palm of her hand. She creates environments where learning feels effortless and laughter fuels engagement. From delivering cultural change programmes for one of the world largest lottery brands to aligning leaders at HSBC with transformational strategies, Stephanie has worked with some of the biggest brands in the world to tackle complex challenges and land difficult messages with clarity and inspiration.

Turning Challenges into Superpowers

Stephanie’s journey is as inspiring as the messages she delivers. Starting out as a female comic in the male-dominated world of stand-up 25 years ago, she smashed through barriers with grit, humour, and raw talent. Her dyslexia—once a challenge—became her superpower, driving her ability to simplify complex behavioural science and psychology so that individuals and organisations can grasp it, use it, and thrive. It’s this skill that has made Laughology one of the most successful behaviour and culture change companies.

Transforming Organisations, One Laugh at a Time

Stephanie’s work goes beyond making people smile—though she does that effortlessly. She helps organisations like Virgin, O2, and Nespresso build cultures that inspire and engage. Her programmes are practical, fun, memorable, and rooted in science. She has developed a strong team at Laughology driving expertise and success in her own business as well as other. Recent highlights include:

• HSBC: Transforming performance conversations for over 500 leaders, helping them deliver feedback with confidence and empathy.
• Uk Lottery company: Guiding over 1,000 employees through culture and behaviour alignment.
• Nespresso: Strengthening connections between retail teams and managers with innovative leadership programmes.

Her ability to connect with people at every level of an organisation is unmatched. Whether facilitating workshops, leading conferences, or coaching leaders, Stephanie brings humour, heart, and a laser focus on results.

Media, Awards, and Acclaim

Stephanie has shared her expertise on BBC Radio, ITN News, and at international psychology conferences alongside the likes of Dr Martin Seligman. Her book Laughology: Improve Your Life with the Science of Laughter has received glowing reviews from The Guardian and Amazon, and her humour and humanity have made her a regular columnist for Training Journal.

An award-winning comedian, including North West New Comedian of the year, The National Funny Women competition, Stephanie’s comedic roots remain central to her approach. Her unique ability to blend humour and science is what makes her so effective—and so unforgettable.

Changing the World, One Culture at a Time

Stephanie’s passion for happiness isn’t just about boosting morale—it’s about creating spaces where people can be their best selves. Whether working with schools to build Happy-Centred Curriculums or supporting blue-chip companies in navigating culture change, Stephanie’s work is all about making the complex simple and the serious fun.

Stephanie Davies isn’t just a speaker or consultant; she’s a movement, a powerhouse, and a trailblazer. And she’s here to make the world—and the workplace—a happier, healthier, and more productive place.