Jack Canfield

Jack Canfield is the founder and co-creator of the New York Times #1 best-selling "Chicken Soup for the Soul" book series, which has now sold over 500 million copies in 47 languages. He is recognized as a peak performance expert and known as "America's #1 Success Coach."

Canfield is also the founder of Self-Esteem Seminars, based in Santa Barbara, CA, which trains entrepreneurs, educators, corporate leaders, and employees on how to accelerate the achievement of their personal and professional goals. He is also the founder of The Foundation for Self-Esteem, located in Westlake Village, CA, providing self-esteem resources and training to a broad audience including social workers and human resource professionals. Furthermore, Canfield chairs The Canfield Training Group that offers coaching, seminars, and training materials.

He has authored numerous books, including "The Success Principles: How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be," and "The Power of Focus." Canfield has appeared in major media outlets such as "Oprah," "The Today Show," and "Larry King Live," and has been featured in the motivational film "The Secret." His extensive work in the field of success coaching, and his involvement in various educational and motivational programs, underscore his commitment to helping others excel. He holds a Guinness World Record for having seven books simultaneously on the New York Times Bestseller List, further establishing his influence in the literary and motivational speaking spheres.