Samantha Clarke

Founder of Samantha &, Bestselling Author of “Love It Or Leave It”, Host of the Love It Or Leave It Podcast & Founder & Managing Director of Zukuri Consulting

Samantha Clarke’s Biography:

Samantha Clarke is an internationally recognised happiness consultant, changemaker, and author who has dedicated her career to helping individuals and organisations build healthier and more fulfilling relationships with their work. As the founder of Samantha & and a faculty member at The School of Life, she combines psychology, design thinking, and emotional intelligence to help people thrive both personally and professionally. Her work bridges the gap between wellbeing and performance, inspiring teams and leaders to reimagine success through purpose, fulfilment, and authenticity.

Before launching her consultancy, Samantha built a career at the intersection of creativity, innovation, and psychology. She founded Zukuri Consulting in 2006, advising clients on personal branding and emotional engagement. Her early work with major global brands such as Nike, L’Oréal, Harrods, and Pinterest laid the foundation for her later success as a coach and facilitator. She has been featured in leading publications, including Forbes, The Times, Elle, Fast Company, and BBC Global Review for her insights into happiness, leadership, and workplace culture.

Today, Samantha continues to influence the global conversation on wellbeing and work through her roles as Chief Experience Officer at Bloom Coaching & Mentoring and as the in-house Positive Psychologist for Beam, a social enterprise that helps people experiencing homelessness and long-term unemployment find stable jobs. She is a regular speaker at international events such as Xerocon, the Abu Dhabi HR Gov Summit, Design Hotels Arena, and Cannes Lions, where her talks inspire reflection and transformation.

Samantha is the author of the bestselling book Love It Or Leave It: How to Be Happy at Work, which empowers readers to take control of their careers and design a working life that aligns with their values. The success of her book led to the creation of the Love It Or Leave It podcast, where she interviews experts, creatives, and business leaders about building meaningful work and cultivating happiness in daily life. Her ability to connect deeply with audiences has made her one of the most sought-after voices in the fields of workplace wellbeing, positive psychology, and personal transformation.

Why Hire Samantha Clarke?

Samantha Clarke is an inspiring and insightful speaker who brings warmth, authenticity, and practical wisdom to every stage. As a leading voice in workplace wellbeing and happiness, she empowers audiences to rethink how they work, lead, and live with purpose. Her TEDx Talk, Are You Ready to Break Up With Work?, has resonated globally, challenging audiences to build a more conscious and fulfilling relationship with their careers.

Having shared the stage with influential figures such as Hilary Rodham Clinton, Esther Perel, and Angela Duckworth, Samantha blends science, psychology, and storytelling to deliver talks that are both thought-provoking and actionable. With frequent appearances across the BBC, Forbes, and Fast Company, her sessions leave audiences motivated to embrace change, foster emotional resilience, and create work cultures where people truly thrive.

Career Highlights:

Below showcases Samantha Clarke’s milestones that influenced his inspirational career:

• 2025 – recognised with a Herizon Award for her work as an established leader transforming the way organisations approach wellbeing, innovation and workplace culture.
• 2024 – Appointed Chief Experience Officer at Bloom Coaching & Mentoring.
• 2021 – Became In-House Positive Psychologist and Coach-Counsellor for Beam.
• 2020 – Published Love It Or Leave It, a bestselling guide to happiness at work.
• 2020 – Joined Simon Sinek Inc. as a Lecturer and Facilitator.
• 2017 – Launched The Love It Or Leave It Podcast, exploring work happiness and personal growth.
• 2014 – Founded Samantha & to deliver transformative coaching and leadership programmes.
• 2013 – Joined The School of Life as a Faculty Member and Speaker.
• 2011 – Became Style & Personal Brand Consultant at Zukuri UnLtd.
• 2009 – Served as Retail Trend & Innovation Consultant for State of Play.
• 2006 – Founded and became Managing Director of Zukuri Consulting.