The Vision

WELCOME TO

Stephanie Strozak Co: Happiness ON Purpose

Our vision is a world where employees are happy and every workplace is an amazing place to work.

By Stephanie Strozak

We’ve been doing it wrong the whole time.

The happiness model we’re taught from a young age is actually completely backward.

Work relentlessly and achieve big success, only then will you earn happiness. It looks like this:

Great Work → Success → Happiness

Most people go through their lives thinking,

“When I get (the promotion, the relationship, the dream house) I’ll be happy.”

“When I achieve (the degree, the six-figure salary, the C-Suite role) I’ll be happy.”

Well, turns out happiness doesn’t work like that — the model is backwards!

We do great work, achieve big success, but instead of being happy, we just set new goals. Rather than feeling proud, satisfied, and happy with our achievements, we get busy studying for the next job, the next degree, the next promotion. Why stop at a bachelor’s degree when you can get a master’s? Why stop at Director when you can be VP?

We never arrive at happiness. It just keeps getting pushed further and further away…

THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS

Before 1998, psychology largely focused on treating mental illness and much less on enhancing well-being and happiness in the wider population.

Times have changed — today I’m thrilled to see happiness recognized as a serious research topic. Among others, the University of Oxford published the "World Happiness Report", finding that our well-being powerfully impacts our health, education, work-life balance, and overall relationships. Even the US Surgeon General warns that loneliness is an epidemic, and connection is essential for our happiness and well-being.

In 2017, I became interested in learning more about the science of happiness. At first, my immersion into books and articles on the science of happiness was just a personal interest for my own happiness journey. I hadn’t thought about how it related to my work as a human resource, leadership, and organizational development professional and consultant.

Then, two years ago, it hit me: it has everything to do with my work!

Success in today’s business world means staying ahead of constant change — driven by competition, evolving tech, and rising client demands. The key? Focus on your people.

And happiness.

THE WORKPLACE HAPPINESS CRISIS

Employee unhappiness is an epidemic today. Gallup reports a staggering 85% of employees are unhappy with their jobs.

Why does having happy employees matter?

Because PEOPLE are the most important resource of any company. Successful businesses are built on great teams, which are made up of humans motivated by their thoughts and emotions.

Harvard Business Review reports that happy people are 31% more productive, have 37% higher sales, and are three times more creative than their counterparts.

Earlier we talked about how all the success, money, and advancement don’t automatically lead to happiness. So, where do we start to make employees happy?

As leaders, it’s our responsibility to set the precedent by prioritizing and embodying happiness and well-being both personally and professionally.

I founded the Stephanie Strozak Co. to bring about that change in workplace happiness. Our vision is a world where employees are happy, and every workplace is an amazing place to work.

THE NEW HAPPINESS FORMULA

Change begins when we approach the pursuit of happiness through this lens:

Be Happy → Great Work → Success

Now everything changes. Everything. When you learn how to be happy from within instead of relying on external circumstances to fill your cup, you start to feel great! You look great. You exercise. You connect. You find unshakeable motivation from within.

You end up doing great work because you feel great doing it, not because you’re relying on it to make you happy. What does great work lead to? Big success. Massive feelings of accomplishment and the resulting degrees, promotions, and big raises.

At Stephanie Strozak Co., we offer signature consulting and coaching programs that teach leaders and employees how to make happiness an inside job, so they can bring happiness to their workplace and break the cycle of pushing happiness further out.

STRIVING AND NEVER ARRIVING

Learning about this paradox had a massive impact on me. It meant that for most people, finally achieving their goal in life — getting a new job, making more money, being promoted, getting married, etc. — would not bring them sustained happiness.

Think about the last time you achieved a major goal. Did it bring you the happiness you expected? Or were you already thinking about what was next?

For many people, happiness is short-lived, and they spend their lives pursuing what they thought would make them happy, only to burn out from constant striving for another external happiness fix.

But, when you focus on internal happiness, you’ll realize you’ve already arrived at the destination. You already have everything inside you to experience lasting happiness — you just need to learn how to access it.

WORKPLACE HAPPINESS STARTS WITH YOU

If our ultimate goal is happiness, it makes sense for you to study and learn more about the science of happiness and apply the research findings to your own life.

Imagine if you learned how to be happy from the inside out, no matter what’s going on around you. What amazing change could happen for you? How much happier could your employees and customers be if you applied this knowledge to your company?

Realistically, happier employees mean more engagement, better customer experiences, and ultimately, higher profits. Imagine the impact on your bottom line.

THE STEPHANIE STROZAK CO. MISSION

We’re on a mission to blaze a trail for a future where leaders and employees thrive because workplace happiness is the gold standard.

My vision for the future is that…

• Established businesses will embrace change and rethink their approach to workplace happiness.
• Entrepreneurs will be inspired to launch new companies with happiness at the core.
• More companies will apply the science of happiness to improve their business, making both employees and customers happier.
• This focus will not only bring you happiness but also inspire and empower you to spread it to others.

If happiness is our ultimate goal, imagine a world where every person and business operates within that context and framework. Wouldn't it be amazing to spark that change?

Let’s start here, together — Happiness Works!

Introducing Our Signature Program: HAPPINESS WORKS!

Happiness Works! shows how a very different kind of company culture is a powerful model for achieving success: by concentrating on the happiness of those around you, you can increase your own.

Your company culture determines the level of success your business achieves. With our framework, tools, and expertise, we empower your team members to create their own happiness and do their best work.

We educate and guide employees to take responsibility for creating their workplace happiness, and we train leaders to build cultures where employee happiness is valued and prioritized.

Happiness Works! is ideal for CEOs, entrepreneurs launching a new business, small business owners, or leaders needing a breakthrough for themselves and their teams.

• You want to build a stronger company culture that boosts employee happiness and engagement, driving productivity.
• You want to enhance customer experience, increasing loyalty and profits by making customers happier.
• You want inspiration and happiness in both work and life.

Happiness Works! gives you the training and tools to…

• Make your employees happier by focusing on company culture.
• Make your customers happier with improved customer service.
• Make yourself happier by exploring the science of happiness.
• Make your company more impactful, profitable, and successful.

Let’s make your company the most amazing place to work!