In this episode of The Beacon Podcast, Lighthouse Counsel’s Margaret Gardner talks with Dr. Angelo Valenti about personal happiness and how to unravel the reasons we make living in joy so hard on ourselves. Dr. Valenti is the author of the book, “You’re Making This Way Too Hard: Find Your EASY Way to NJOYLFE.”

In their discussion, Dr. Valenti addresses issues such as:

• Why and how we seem to be getting in our own way when it comes to finding our joy
• How to overcome that and bring joy into or back into our lives
• How leaders can benefit personally and professionally by finding their own joy

About our guest

Dr. Angelo Valenti is a consulting psychologist in Nashville, focusing on helping business leaders hire and develop the right talent for their unique businesses and helping individuals live their best personal and professional lives. 

He received his Ph.D. in social psychology from the University of Georgia in 1976, then joined the faculty of Oklahoma City University, where he served as chairman of the department of psychology from 1977 to 1979. 

In 1980, Dr. Valenti joined the psychological consulting firm RHR International, then opened his own practice in 1982. 

He is a member of the American Psychological Association and the APA Division of Consulting Psychology.

Connect with Dr. Valenti on LinkedIn

Learn more about him at https://angelovalenti.com/about/

Find “You’re Making This Way Too Hard: Find Your EASY Way to NJOYLFE” on Amazon