luis miguel gallardo

Global Leader in Well-Being, Leadership, and Consciousness Luis Miguel Gallardo is a visionary thought leader, strategist, and educator dedicated to realizing a world of freedom, consciousness, and happiness for all. As the Founder and President of the World Happiness Foundation, he leads initiatives that empower individuals, communities, and organizations to cultivate well-being and systemic change. With a background in Sociology, Political Sciences, Peace Studies, and Conflict Resolution, Luis Miguel holds degrees from Universidad Complutense de Madrid, IMD in Switzerland, and Lancaster University in the UK. He has also earned an MBA and holds professional certifications in Clinical Hypnotherapy from the Institute of Interpersonal Hypnotherapy (IIH) in the USA and as a Professional Mental Health Coach. Luis Miguel is the Director of the Gross Global Happiness Program at UPEACE, the United Nations-mandated University for Peace and the World Happiness Academy, where he spearheads leadership and coaching programs for changemakers worldwide. His expertise in regenerative leadership, systemic transformation, and human flourishing has led him to be a featured speaker at global forums such as COP28, IPPA Congress, and the USA Conference of Mayors. As an acclaimed author, Luis Miguel has written influential books, including: ● Happytalism—a paradigm-shifting approach to well-being and societal progress. ● The Exponentials of Happiness—exploring scalable strategies for happiness and impact. ● Brands & Rousers—a holistic framework for leadership and organizational success. ● The Meta Pets Method – uniting ego deconstruction with shadow integration. ● Unlocking the Light Within. Hypnotherapy Stories for Healing, Growth, and Fulfillment. ● Hypnotherapy: The Essential Guide to Fundamental Peace and Conscious Realization A recipient of the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship in the USA and ERASMUS in Europe, Luis Miguel has contributed to shaping global well-being policies and initiatives like Cities of Happiness, Schools of Happiness, and Enterprises of Happiness. His work integrates hypnotherapy, coaching, and transformative leadership, ensuring that healing and personal growth are at the heart of systemic progress. Committed to co-creating a thriving world, Luis Miguel continues to inspire global leaders, educators, and social entrepreneurs through his research, books, and pioneering programs.