Caroline Adams Miller

Caroline Adams Miller is a renowned expert on goal setting, grit, happiness, and success. With over three decades of pioneering work in the field of positive psychology, she is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading authorities on how individuals can harness the science of goal accomplishment to achieve their toughest personal and professional objectives. Caroline’s groundbreaking research, books, coaching, and keynotes have inspired people worldwide to transform their lives by setting meaningful goals and cultivating the resilience needed to achieve them.

Caroline is the author of nine bestselling books, including Creating Your Best Life in 2009, which was the first mass-market book to connect the science of happiness with the science of goal accomplishment. The book was lauded by Dr. Martin Seligman, the father of positive psychology, as a “major missing piece” in the literature on goal achievement. Her 2017 book, Getting Grit, delves into how cultivating grit can lead to a flourishing life. The book became a #1 bestseller in Japan and has been translated into several languages. In 2024, Caroline released Big Goals, praised by experts for its clear and actionable framework for goal setting, which integrates empirical research with practical applications.

Caroline has also worked with top organizations across various industries, including Morgan Stanley, lululemon, McKinsey & Company, Harvard Law School, and The Wharton School. A leader in positive psychology education, Caroline was one of the first graduates of the University of Pennsylvania’s Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) program. She has taught at prestigious institutions such as NYU, the University of Texas-Dallas, and the Wharton Business School’s Executive Education program. Caroline’s commitment to education extends to her role in advising Happify Health, a digital platform offering resilience solutions, and her creation of courses on flourishing and goal setting for various online platforms.

Caroline’s work has been featured in major media outlets like BBC World News, The New York Times, and CNN, where she shares her insights on achieving success through resilience and grit. She is also a sought-after coach, helping leaders, athletes, and professionals identify their character strengths, develop more grit, and achieve their most important goals.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Caroline is passionate about helping individuals overcome personal challenges. Her memoirs, My Name is Caroline and Positively Caroline, detail her journey overcoming bulimia and becoming a beacon of hope for others facing similar struggles. Caroline is an accomplished athlete, holding a black belt in Hapkido and training for another in Tzee Wai Kuen.