Maike Neuhaus Ph.D.

About Maike

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

In her roles as keynote speaker, coach, and educator, Dr. Maike 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.

Dr. Maike stands out for her evidence-based approach, combining scientific rigour with practical wisdom to empower individuals and organisations to identify and achieve their wellbeing goals and realise their potential.

A Personal Message From Maike

I think our real fear isn’t death but living our lives untouched by our own presence, authenticity and commitment.

Work Experience

• Founder, Speaker, Educator and Coach at The Flourishing Doc
• Course designer & lecturer: MSc Empowerment & Positive Psychologie at MEU – Die Multiversität
• Board Director at Global Empowering Women Organisation (GEWO)
• Mentor at MentorMe
• Associate Dean for Student Wellbeing at King’s College
• Co-Founder and Self-Leadership Driver at Ducidium in Brisbane, Australia
• Numerous academic positions within The University of Queensland including:
  • Lecturer, Positive Psychology (2021 – 2023)
  • Honorary Research Fellow (2019 – 2021)
  • Research Fellow & Telemedicine Consultant (2017 – 2019)
  • Workplace Health Consultant (2012-2017)
  • Project Manager, Senior Research Assistant, Tutor, Guest Lecturer (2009 – 2017)

• Talent management consultant at SHL in Hamburg, Germany (2007 – 2008)
• Research Assistant at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development in Berlin, Germany (2006 – 2007)

First- and Second-Author 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 Publications.
• 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), 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), 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: The University of Queensland, School of Public Health.
• 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. (2014). Iterative development of stand up Australia: A multi-component intervention to reduce workplace sitting. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 11(1), 21-21.
• 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.