Maike Neuhaus, PhD

About Maike

Maike Neuhaus, PhD, founder of The Flourishing Doc, is one of today’s most forward-thinking and globally acclaimed psychologists, specializing in behavior change strategies and positive psychology.

In her roles as keynote speaker, coach, and educator, she guides high achievers from mere success to true significance. She’s a highly-cited author, having published in international scientific journals, encyclopedias, and the world’s largest psychology and wellness platforms and magazines.

She stands out for her evidence-based approach, combining scientific rigor with practical wisdom to empower individuals and organizations to identify and achieve their well-being goals and realize their potential.

Qualifications

MPsych in Psychology, Free University Berlin, Germany
PhD specializing in effective behavior change strategies, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
Qualified Coach in Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), NLP and Coaching Institut Berlin, Germany
Qualified Coach in Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT), Dr. Rachel Collis
Positive Psychology Practitioner, School of Positive Transformation, USA
ICF-Accredited Coach (ACC), International Coaching Federation
Member, Harvard Medical School Affiliate McLean Institute of Coaching
Member, International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA)

Work Experience

Founder, Speaker, Educator, and Coach, The Flourishing Doc
Course Designer and Lecturer, MSc Empowerment and Positive Psychologie, MEU – Die Multiversität, Magdeburg, Germany
Board Director, Global Empowering Women Organisation (GEWO)
Mentor, MentorMe
Associate Director for Student Wellbeing, King’s College, Brisbane, Australia
Co-Founder and Self-Leadership Driver, Ducidium, Brisbane, Australia
2021–2023: Lecturer in Positive Psychology, The University of Queensland
2019–2021: Honorary Research Fellow, The University of Queensland
2017–2019: Research Fellow and Telemedicine Consultant, The University of Queensland
2012–2017: Workplace Health Consultant, The University of Queensland
2009–2017: Project Manager, Senior Research Assistant, Tutor, and Guest Lecturer, The University of Queensland
2007–2008: Talent Management Consultant, SHL, Hamburg, Germany
2006–2007: Research Assistant, Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Berlin, Germany

Publications

Neuhaus, M., & Houghton, J. D. (2023). Self-leadership. In G. R. Goethals, G. J. Sorenson, & J. M. Burns (Eds.), The SAGE encyclopedia of leadership studies (2nd ed., pp. 832–834). Sage.
Neuhaus, M., Young, T., Ferris, L. J., Grimmel, C. L. M., & Reid, N. (2022). A narrative review of peer-led positive psychology interventions: Current evidence, potential, and future directions. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(13), Article 8065. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19138065
Chelberg, G. R., Neuhaus, M., Mothershaw, A., Mahoney, R., & Caffery, L. J. (2022). Mobile apps for dementia awareness, support, and prevention – Review and evaluation. Disability and Rehabilitation, 44(17), 4909–4920. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2021.1933435
Barras, L., Neuhaus, M., Cyarto, E. V., & Reid, N. (2021). Effectiveness of peer-led wellbeing interventions in retirement living: A systematic review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(21), Article 11557. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182111557
Neuhaus, M., Langbecker, D., Caffery, L. J., Taylor, M., Garner, L., Williams, G., . . . Macdonald, G. A. (2018). Telementoring for hepatitis C treatment in correctional facilities. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 24(10), 690–696.
Neuhaus, M. (2015). Reducing office workers’ sedentary time [Doctoral dissertation, The University of Queensland].
Neuhaus, M., Healy, G. N., Dunstan, D. W., Owen, N., & Eakin, E. G. (2014a). Workplace sitting and height-adjustable workstations. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 46(1), 30–40.
Neuhaus, M., Healy, G. N., Fjeldsoe, B. S., Lawler, S., Owen, N., Dunstan, D. W., . . . Eakin, E. G. (2014b). Iterative development of stand up Australia: A multi-component intervention to reduce workplace sitting. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 11, Article 21.
Sugiyama, T., Neuhaus, M., Cole, R., Giles-Corti, B., & Owen, N. (2012). Destination and route attributes associated with adults’ walking: A review. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 44(7), 1275–1286.
Fjeldsoe, B., Neuhaus, M., Winkler, E., & Eakin, E. (2011). Systematic review of maintenance of behavior change following physical activity and dietary interventions. Health Psychology, 30(1), 99–109.