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Diego Burger Araujo Santos

 

Member profile details

First name
Diego
Last name
Burger Araujo Santos
MAPP Graduation Year
2024
MAPP Geography
  • South America
 

Personal information

Bio
I earned my degree in Psychology from Naropa University, a Buddhist-inspired institution located in Boulder, CO.

I have traveled to over 50 countries and studied at avant-garde institutions that integrate spirituality and education, such as Schumacher College in England, Findhorn in Scotland, Tamera in Portugal, and Esalen in California.

I hold the distinction of being the only Brazilian to study happiness for a semester at the Royal University of Bhutan, Publishing papers for the United Nations and the European Union.

Formerly a professional tennis player, I now work primarily with high-performing individuals in a mixture of therapy, mentorship and coaching. Additionally, I serve as a consultant, aiding companies in achieving their potential through people & culture management consultancy. I also work as a speaker, delivering training sessions in various organizations regarding well-being, culture, communication, future of work and HR.
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Professional Information

Job title
Therapist / Consultant / Speaker
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Website
diegoburger.com
Primary Focus
Happiness and Well-being in many different levels: individual, couples, family, organization, educational & political
Professional Area
  • Business
  • Mental Health
Active Professional Interests
  • Human Resources
  • Spirituality
Professional Skills
  • Career Development
  • Coaching
  • Consulting
  • HR specialist
  • Leadership development
  • Personnel management
  • Psychotherapy
  • Speaking
  • Wellness Coaching
Coach Training
  • 60+ Hours Coach Training
Fluent in Languages
  • English
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish
 

Education

Degrees Before MAPP
BA in Psychology
 

Social Media

Instagram
@burgerdiego
 

Speaking Experience

Interested in Speaking Referrals
Yes
Experience speaking to large audiences
Yes
 

Publications

Journal Articles
Burger Araujo Santos, D., & Dorji, S. (2020). Bhutan & gross national happiness. In New Paths of Development: Perspectives from the Global South (pp. 161-168). Cham: Springer International Publishing.

PLESNIK, D., & BURGER, D. (2025). Desafios para conquistar bem-estar e felicidade organizacional. Dom (1980-8380), (46), 22.

Capstone: https://repository.upenn.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/12f27e6c-616c-4a8e-9f6a-b60ddf57974a/content
Capstone title and abstract
The Well-Being Revolution:
An Integrative, Scientific, and Practical Guide for a Happier Life

Abstract
This thesis introduces the HRG Model, a novel approach to understanding and enhancing
happiness through a comprehensive framework. The HRG Model bridges the fields of wellbeing, offering a digestible way for well-educated laypeople to understand and apply this
knowledge. It is structured around three pillars—Health (physiological), Relationships (social),
and Growth (psychological)—each comprising five facets, providing a detailed prescription for
enhancing well-being. The facets include exercise, meditation, time in nature, sleep, and
nutrition (Health); family, romantic life, friends, work colleagues, and strangers (Relationships);
and meaning, work & money, self-actualization, savoring joy, and spirituality (Growth). The
model synthesizes existing literature and connects diverse theories, addressing the gap in current
research which often emphasizes new theories over improving existing ones. This work critiques
the deficit-based approach prevalent in academia and proposes a strength-based framework. By
conducting a thorough literature review, this thesis aims to empower individuals to take
actionable steps toward improving their well-being.
Keywords: HRG Model, health, relationships, growth, well-being, happiness, happiness
studies, literature review, positive psychology

Link: https://repository.upenn.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/12f27e6c-616c-4a8e-9f6a-b60ddf57974a/content
 

Contact data

Province/State
SP
Country
Brazil
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