Testimonials | Evan Sutter

The true measure of any philosophy isn't how it reads on a page, but how it holds up in the messy reality of everyday life.

Over the last decade, I have had the privilege of sharing stages, conversations, and projects with some of the most forward-thinking minds in their respective fields. From hospitality pioneers and leading clinical psychologists to premiership-winning athletes and global authors—these are the people testing, applying, and reflecting on the work.

Testimonials

"Evan skillfully combines thought-provoking content with practical guidance to offer a book that is both inspiring and useful. The rich collection of insights, guided meditations, reflections, investigations, and practices are rooted in research and integrated thoughtfully, making it accessible and beneficial for people of all ages. Evan understands that simple exercises can create more joy, more fulfilling relationships and improve wellbeing, it just takes a bit of regular practice. In this sense, Awake is not just a book, it is an important toolkit full of wisdom and inspiration that we can all use everyday to improve our lives."

Chip Conley | Hospitality Entrepreneur & Founder of the Modern Elder Academy

"There is so much to deeply appreciate about this book: the thoughtful articulation of principles rooted in research; the ease of the language, making it accessible to so many ages and stages of life; the wise integration of practices with inspiration; and the breadth of the wisdom offered. Evan Sutter truly understands that positive change is possible, and yet not easy, and he provides a rich exploration of topics that we in the field of positive psychology and resilience know matter deeply. But I have to say, what I love most about this book is the felt sense of joy that resonates through the work - as a reader we can feel Sutter's delight in bringing forward research, wisdom, practical guidance and inspiration so that we might actually have a chance in constructing a life of positivity and one worth living at that!"

Maria Sirois, Psy.D | Author of A Short Course in Happiness After Loss (and Other Dark, Difficult Times)

“Evan Sutter's, Awake, is the evidence-based, easy to navigate, well-being tool we all need right now. In a time where burnout and chronic stress are on the rise, Sutter's practical, positive psychology-based applications, buffers us from their negative effects.”

Jennifer Moss | Author of the Burnout Epidemic: The Rise of Chronic Stress and How We Can Fix It

“A journal, a guide, a retreat and a friend – it says it all about this precious little gem. You’ll want to take this companion with you wherever you go. This wonderful collection of insights, quotes and questions will help you understand yourself in your depths and guide you home to yourself.”

Petrea King | CEO and Founder | Quest for Life Foundation

“The Awake Journal is a way to focus and stay connected to the learnings and practice of wellbeing. We all need reminders and support and this book provides some useful tools and activities to continue to grow your own wellbeing.”

Sue Langley | Founder & CEO | Langley Group

“Evan taught me a range of techniques and simple practices that made the very difficult transition to life after football a lot easier. Evan's calm, positive and supportive (and happy) nature helped me, and continue to help me, navigate the challenges of life while learning to enjoy the simple, and important, things that are easy to forget. Coming from someone who has had a lot of coaches, I couldn't recommend Evan enough!”

Richard Fa'aoso

Retired Professional Rugby League Player | 2012 Premiership Winner with the Melbourne Storm | Tongan International Player of the year 2009

“Evan delivered an engaging and insightful keynote at GOTO Amsterdam. He clearly defined a number of key aspects helping each one of us to focus on what we can do to be happy. He shows how this links to better businesses and generates greater happiness for all stakeholders. Evan's work has inspired us internally at Trifork and we are proud to be able to share his thoughts and ideas with others through our conferences. At GOTO Amsterdam he took dense content and presented it in a way that was relatable, interesting and engaging for the audience at our software developer conference. I can highly recommend using Evan as a keynote speaker. “

Preben Thorö | CTO Trifork GmbH | Head of the GOTO Conferences Program Committees

“I had the pleasure of working with Evan Sutter to engage key leaders in the happiness and wellbeing space in Australia in 2018. Evan generously shared his time in helping us to craft an impactful session. I was quite impressed with Evan’s connections to change leaders in Australia, as well as their willingness to help us due to Evan’s relationships. I am so grateful”

Andrea Salvemini | Director | UC Berkeley

“Having Evan on my radio program was most informative and revealing. The audience learned that recognising the inevitability of ups and downs is essential if one is to live a full and balanced life.”

James Carleton | Presenter and Producer | God Forbid | ABC

“Evan Sutter helped Conscious grow during our early stages by providing a safe, trusting environment where each team member could feel comfortable sharing their voice and deepest truths, thus strengthening the personal relationships within the team and our overall company culture. His wisdom on how to lead teams, plus his wise, grounded nature, make Evan the perfect Chief Happiness Officer, coach and consultant, to increase your team’s trust, inspiration, and productivity."

Mike Yap | Founder | Conscious