Virtual Veritas Vignettes 

Session 3 with Craig Robinson, HBS '02

The Happiness Reboot - A Practical Writer's Guide To Reclaiming Your Joy

Virtual Veritas Vignettes, a year-long storytelling series that brings our community together through the power of narrative. Each quarter, our alumni experts will equip alumni with practical tools to capture, craft, and share their personal and collective stories through various mediums—children’s books, memoirs, podcasts, and TEDx mini-series. Each session focuses on a different storytelling medium, fostering skill-building, collaboration, and self-expression.

THIRD SESSION with Craig Robinson

 

VVV Leader: Craig Robinson, HBS 2002
Session Title: The Happiness Reboot - A Practical Writer's Guide To Reclaiming Your Joy

When: November 2025 - January 2026

* Saturday, November 15th 1:00-3:00 PM (EST)
* Saturday, December 13th 1:00-3:00 PM (EST)

* Saturday, January 17th 1:00-3:00 PM (EST)

Research suggests we have a less than 1% chance of being fulfilled in LIFE if we’re not also fulfilled in our CAREERS. Yet many of us fall victim to the common trap of assuming (or hoping) that we will have enough time left outside of work (i.e., in our relationships, faith communities, extracurricular activities, etc) to make it worthwhile. Our findings indicate that this is wishful thinking at best.

Passionate about storytelling, specifically stories that help authors and their audiences find joy, purpose and meaning. Craig Robinson's upcoming book, The Happiness Reboot, explores the pursuit of happiness and its impact on leadership and personal growth.

This three-part seminar is designed to help you take practical steps to course-correct and write about your journey or lessons learned. Whether you’re a young to mid-career professional who needs to pivot, or a seasoned executive contemplating their legacy season, this workshop is for you.

What you can expect:

• Session 1 - Understanding the component parts of professional fulfillment and what it means for you. 
• Session 2 - Exploring strategic but practical actions for bringing your current career into alignment with your happiness and fulfillment needs. 
• Session 3 - Identifying and preparing for the “happiness traps”, the most common pitfalls we are likely to encounter, even after getting clear on what goodness looks like.

Methodology & Outcomes:

Each session will provide participants with supporting research materials, frameworks and templates. We will also share and learn from each other’s stories and insights in facilitated discussions. In between sessions, you will be encouraged to use the templates and concepts for self-discovery and to create your own roadmap to professional fulfillment.

COST: $200 
LOCATION: Zoom, a link will be sent to paid registrants
DEADLINE: Register before Wednesday, October 29th
MAX class size: 20 people

Speaker Bio:

Craig Robinson is an accomplished corporate board director, former CEO, and advisor specializing in commercial real estate, professional services, and technology. He's currently an independent director for Lessen, Roofstock, and Second Nature, and recently served on the board of Semasio, a tech media company acquired by Samba TV. Craig also serves as a Strategic Advisor to Dunes Point Capital, a private investment company.

With a career spanning leadership roles in both large public and private growth companies, Craig was most recently Chief Growth Officer for Industrious (now CBRE). Before that, Craig led WeWork’s global division charged with designing, building and operating spaces with the goal of unlocking organizational productivity, building community and fostering engagement and happiness. His team delivered millions of square feet of space across the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America. His clients ranged from Fortune 50 companies to celebrity home offices. His executive experience also includes serving as CEO of Global Corporate Services at Newmark and President of Colliers International Group Inc., U.S. Region, where he oversaw over $1 billion in annual revenue.

Beyond his executive work, Craig is an executive coach and an adjunct professor at Emory Goizueta Business School. He's also the author of "The Happiness Reboot - The Path To Reclaiming Your Joy," set for release this year. Craig serves on the Executive Committee of the Harvard Business School Alumni Board and completed two terms on the board of the Harvard Club in New York. Craig earned his MBA from Harvard Business School and his BS from MIT. He's a founding member of the Leadership Now Project, advocating for fair democracies.

 More on Craig at www.craigmrobinson.com

Why Virtual Veritas Vignettes: Our stories are our legacy. By joining this initiative, you become part of a larger movement to preserve and elevate Black narratives—both personal and shared—within and beyond Harvard. Rooted in HBAS's mission, this initiative strengthens connections among Black Harvard alumni while preserving and amplifying our narratives.

At a time when Black history is being challenged and erased, this program empowers alumni to document their truths, celebrate shared experiences, and contribute to a legacy of storytelling that enriches both the Harvard and broader Black communities. By providing a structured platform for storytelling, Virtual Veritas Vignettes embodies the HBAS mission creating a forum for engagement, mentorship, and impact that enhances the alumni experience across generations.