Frequently Asked Questions

How do I hire you as a keynote speaker for my organization or event?

I speak several times a month for organizations of all sizes — from small leadership teams to conferences with audiences of 5,000 or more. I offer in-person and virtual keynote presentations, as well as workshops and client events. All talks are customized to the needs of your organization and your audience. To inquire about availability, topics, and fees, please use the contact form on this site.

What are your most popular keynote topics?

My most requested keynote is The Science of Happiness: Evidence-Based Strategies to Boost Well-being, which describes the latest research from positive psychology and provides practical, science-backed strategies to increase joy, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being. 

I also regularly present on:

• The Science of Success: Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindset, and Leadership - this talk explores how emotional intelligence, growth mindset, and psychological safety create high-performing teams, strong workplace culture, and effective leadership
  

• The Power of Mindset: How Thought Patterns Shape Health, Happiness, and Aging - this talk describes how small changes in thinking and behavior influence physical health, emotional well-being, and life satisfaction
  

• The Psychology of Courage and Inaction: Fostering Moral Courage in Communities and Workplaces - this talk describes the psychological factors creating bystander inaction and provides science-based strategies to foster ethical decision-making and cultivate more ethical communities and workplaces)

Additional speaking topics include:

• Understanding Flow – Enter the “flow state” to supercharge productivity, creativity, and focus.

• The Psychology of Kindness – How small acts of generosity improve your well-being and impact others.

• The Power of Connections – Build strong relationships that enhance happiness, health, and fulfillment.

• The Power of Nature – Simple exposure to greenery and water lowers stress and boosts mood.

• Understanding and Reducing Bias – Recognize and overcome hidden assumptions to make fairer decisions and actions.

• The Human-Dog Bond – The science behind the human-dog bond and its benefits for stress, loneliness, and well-being.

Can your keynote talks be customized?

Yes. Every keynote is customized based on your organization’s goals, audience, and event format. I work with clients to tailor content for leadership teams, employees, educators, healthcare professionals, and conference audiences.

Do you offer virtual keynote presentations?

Yes. I offer both in-person and virtual keynote presentations and have extensive experience delivering engaging, interactive online talks.

Can I watch videos of your talks / keynotes?

Yes. Several of my public lectures are available to stream through Curiosity University, where you can view full-length virtual presentations.

What types of audiences is your science-based keynote and speaking for?

I speak to law firms, financial institutions, government agencies, corporations, hospitals and healthcare systems, nonprofit organizations, colleges and universities, high schools, professional associations, and conference attendees. Audience sizes range from small executive teams to large conference audiences.

What is your speaking style?

My speaking style blends science-based insights, real-world examples, humor, and practical takeaways. Audiences describe my talks as engaging, clear, and immediately useful.

Do you speak at corporate events and leadership conferences?

Yes. I regularly speak at corporate events, conferences, leadership retreats, and client events. My talks are designed to help audiences of all kinds — from leaders to lifelong learners — discover evidence-based ways to boost happiness, improve health, and increase success and productivity in work and life.

Do you speak to book clubs?

Yes. I enjoy speaking with book clubs and am happy to join book club discussions via Zoom at no charge, when my schedule allows. If your group is reading one of my books, please submit a request through the contact form.

Do you offer online psychology courses?

My college courses are limited to Amherst College students, but my Introduction to Psychology course is available through The Great Courses. It includes 36 lectures covering the core material taught in a full introductory psychology class (and you don’t have to take any exams!).

Where do I find information about you for use in the promotional materials for my event? 

You can find headshots, long and short versions of my bio, and images of my book covers at the following link: Google Drive.