Dr. Luana Marques

Dr. Luana Marques

Keynote Speaker: Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, Past President of the Anxiety & Depression Association of America; Global Speaker, Author & Executive Coach

Dr. Luana Marques Biography

Radiating an energetic blend of personal charisma and scholarly depth, Dr. Luana Marques has emerged as a powerful force in the global speaking circuit. She is known for her captivating presence and dynamic storytelling that weaves together the threads of her personal journey and professional expertise to inspire transformation in her audiences.

Dr. Marques’s personal story of overcoming adversity, trauma, and poverty while growing up in Brazil provides authenticity and depth to her message. As an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, Past President of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, and best-seller author, Dr. Marques is a paragon of resilience, determination, and boldness.

Through decades of work as a researcher, clinician, author, and speaker, Dr. Marques has been relentless in her goal of equipping everyone everywhere with skills to thrive. True to her mission, Dr. Marques is devoted to igniting action. Everyone who attends her events leave with a personalized plan to overcome challenges and make the next bold move toward what matters most. Dr. Marques’s hidden superpower comes through during Q&A’s, where she meets people where they are and provides them with tools to get unstuck in real time. This commitment to actionable insight sets her apart, leaving her audiences not only inspired but armed with science-backed tools for change.

Her latest critically acclaimed book, "Bold Move, A 3-Step Plan to Transform Anxiety into Power," is a testament to her ability to translate complex scientific insights into actionable strategies. Whether she's addressing a roomful of CEOs, community leaders, or corporate teams, Dr. Marques empowers them with science-backed tools that they can implement immediately to catalyze change.

Dr. Marques's influential work has found recognition in numerous high-profile platforms, including The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, BIG THINK, Forbes, The New York Times, Good Morning America, and Face the Nation. She is often featured in the top podcasts such as 10% Happier and The Mel Robbins Podcast.

Dr. Marques lives outside of Boston with her husband David and their son Diego.

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Dr. Luana Marques Speaking Topics

Bold Leadership: A Senior Leader's Guide to Fostering Organizational Power

A study by Harvard Business Review (2021) revealed that 96% of senior leaders reported feeling 'burnt out' to some degree, with a third describing their burnout levels as extreme. In this transformational keynote, Dr. Marques teaches leaders to become unstuck with her scientifically proven, 3-step strategy to overcome stress and pivot towards innovation and progress. With her transformative insights, leaders can reshape their leadership style to create a culture of resilience, creativity, and growth.

This keynote is ideal for individuals, leaders, and teams that are:

  • Passionate about reaching the next level without burning out.
  • Seeking to increase their impact and promote organizational growth.
  • Leading organizations through challenging times, transitions, or workflow changes.

Audience Outcomes:

  • Understand the impact of psychology on decision-making and leadership effectiveness using cutting-edge research and real-world data.
  • Learn how to become unstuck in leadership, applying evidence-based strategies to harness anxiety as a driving force for change.
  • Develop a comprehensive plan for cultivating a bold leadership style that sparks innovation, strengthens culture, and boosts revenue.

Bold Work: Staying Motivated as a High Performer

An overwhelming 83% of US workers experience work-related stress, causing a significant impact on businesses due to missed workdays and healthcare expenses (American Institute of Stress, 2022). DR. Luana Marques challenges burnout by identifying the actual enemy keeping employees stuck - psychological avoidance. Drawing from her Harvard-based research, Dr. Luana provides actionable strategies that empower employees to overcome psychological avoidance and harness their anxiety to drive productivity and success.

This keynote is ideal for individuals, leaders, and teams that are:

  • Operating in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
  • Passionate about achieving their goals, but feel stuck, drained, and stressed.
  • Searching for proven skills to increase workplace productivity and improve performance.

Audience Outcomes:

  • Learn about the most common hindrance to work performance-psychological avoidance.
  • Gain a clear understanding of how avoidance is impacting your productivity.
  • Discover evidence-based strategies to overcome psychological avoidance and turn pressure into power.
  • Develop a personalized action plan to manage workplace stress, prevent burnout, and enhance your performance at work.

Bold Study: Academic Success Without Stress

Harvard-based psychologist Dr. Marques empowers students to unlock their full potential with science-based steps to improve confidence, become unstuck, and pursue greatness. In this transformative keynote, Dr. Luana introduces her comprehensive 3-step method to help students and educators understand and overcome psychological avoidance. Drawing upon her extensive experience working with students in both private and public schools across the globe, Dr. Marques empowers participants with science-driven skills to elevate academic performance, enhance resilience, and adeptly navigate personal and professional growth with a newfound sense of confidence.

This keynote is ideal for students who are:

  • Looking to conquer stress about both school and the future.
  • Passionate about achieving their academic goals.
  • Seeking lifelong skills to reach their full potential.

Audience Outcomes:

  • Understand how psychological avoidance impacts student performance and personal growth, leveraging the latest scientific research and real-world data.
  • Learn to identify and overcome psychological avoidance using science-based strategies to transform anxiety into a tool for academic success.
  • Develop a personalized action plan to manage stress, overcome psychological avoidance, bolster resilience, and promote academic achievement.

Bold Planning: Unlocking a Powerful Future

A study by the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) found that nearly half of recent college graduates felt "a great deal of stress" and uncertainty about their future (2021).

Harvard-based psychologist Dr. Marques uses scientifically-backed advice to face major life transitions with confidence. In this empowering keynote, Dr. Marques equips the graduating class with her scientifically proven, 3-step method to transform anxiety into action, turning uncertainty into a stepping-stone for personal and professional growth.

This keynote is ideal for students and recent graduates who are:

  • Uncertain about their future.
  • Transitioning into post-graduate life.
  • Seeking lifelong skills to navigate change, tame anxiety, and move boldly toward their goals.

Audience Outcomes:

  • Understand the impact of psychological avoidance on navigating post-graduation life decisions, drawing upon scientific research and real-world data.
  • Learn to identify and overcome psychological avoidance, utilizing science-backed strategies to transform anxiety into a tool for taking confident action.
  • Create a personalized roadmap for navigating the thrilling twists and turns of post-college life, building resilience, and setting the stage for a future filled with success.

Bold Move: 3 Science-Based Steps for Conquering Change

Change is hard, and seemingly more prevalent than ever. Transitions in relationship status, friendships, and living situations happen multiple times throughout our lives. Each transition—even the best kind—creates stress and instability that threatens well-being. Moving forward requires identifying the habits that hold us back and employing skills to get where we want in life. This action-oriented presentation on The Bold MoveTM empowers audience members to overcome the one common obstacle preventing them from reaching their goals so they can move boldly through change, discomfort, and stress.

This keynote is ideal for individuals, leaders, and teams that are:

  • Striving to be their best at work and home.
  • Passionate about achieving their goals, but feel stuck, drained, and stressed.
  • Searching for proven skills to navigate change.

Audience Outcomes:

  • Learn how the biological system designed to keep us safe can increase discomfort and stress.
  • Identify the one common obstacle that prevents us from reaching our goals.
  • Understand how to turn anxiety into power by changing the way your brain processes information.
  • Discover your personal compass to help you navigate through the choppy waters of life.
  • Develop a personalized action plan to manage stress, combat avoidance, and enhance your performance.
  • Be inspired and empowered to make your next bold move.

Dr. Luana Marques Videos

Dr. Luana Marques | Speaker Demo Reel
Dr. Luana Marques | Dynamic Storyteller
How to Make Anxiety Your Best Friend | Luana Marques | TEDx

How do I book Dr. Luana Marques to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dr. Luana Marques for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Dr. Luana Marques, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dr. Luana Marques or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Dr. Luana Marques for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Dr. Luana Marques, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dr. Luana Marques are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. Luana Marques, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Dr. Luana Marques speak about?

Dr. Luana Marques is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Mental Health, Healthcare, Health & Wellness, Author, Resilience, Overcoming Adversity, Storytelling, Work-Life Balance, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Happiness, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Psychology and Social Sciences.

Where does Dr. Luana Marques travel from?

Dr. Luana Marques generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Dr. Luana Marques?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. Luana Marques for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dr. Luana Marques for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dr. Luana Marques or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Dr. Luana Marques is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Mental Health, Healthcare and Health & Wellness. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Luana Marques for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Dr. Luana Marques generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Kristen Lee, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith and Bernadette Anderson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Luana Marques for an upcoming event.

Dr. Luana Marques Speaking Topics

  • Bold Leadership: A Senior Leader's Guide to Fostering Organizational Power

    A study by Harvard Business Review (2021) revealed that 96% of senior leaders reported feeling 'burnt out' to some degree, with a third describing their burnout levels as extreme. In this transformational keynote, Dr. Marques teaches leaders to become unstuck with her scientifically proven, 3-step strategy to overcome stress and pivot towards innovation and progress. With her transformative insights, leaders can reshape their leadership style to create a culture of resilience, creativity, and growth.

    This keynote is ideal for individuals, leaders, and teams that are:

    • Passionate about reaching the next level without burning out.
    • Seeking to increase their impact and promote organizational growth.
    • Leading organizations through challenging times, transitions, or workflow changes.

    Audience Outcomes:

    • Understand the impact of psychology on decision-making and leadership effectiveness using cutting-edge research and real-world data.
    • Learn how to become unstuck in leadership, applying evidence-based strategies to harness anxiety as a driving force for change.
    • Develop a comprehensive plan for cultivating a bold leadership style that sparks innovation, strengthens culture, and boosts revenue.

  • Bold Work: Staying Motivated as a High Performer

    An overwhelming 83% of US workers experience work-related stress, causing a significant impact on businesses due to missed workdays and healthcare expenses (American Institute of Stress, 2022). DR. Luana Marques challenges burnout by identifying the actual enemy keeping employees stuck - psychological avoidance. Drawing from her Harvard-based research, Dr. Luana provides actionable strategies that empower employees to overcome psychological avoidance and harness their anxiety to drive productivity and success.

    This keynote is ideal for individuals, leaders, and teams that are:

    • Operating in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
    • Passionate about achieving their goals, but feel stuck, drained, and stressed.
    • Searching for proven skills to increase workplace productivity and improve performance.

    Audience Outcomes:

    • Learn about the most common hindrance to work performance-psychological avoidance.
    • Gain a clear understanding of how avoidance is impacting your productivity.
    • Discover evidence-based strategies to overcome psychological avoidance and turn pressure into power.
    • Develop a personalized action plan to manage workplace stress, prevent burnout, and enhance your performance at work.

  • Bold Study: Academic Success Without Stress

    Harvard-based psychologist Dr. Marques empowers students to unlock their full potential with science-based steps to improve confidence, become unstuck, and pursue greatness. In this transformative keynote, Dr. Luana introduces her comprehensive 3-step method to help students and educators understand and overcome psychological avoidance. Drawing upon her extensive experience working with students in both private and public schools across the globe, Dr. Marques empowers participants with science-driven skills to elevate academic performance, enhance resilience, and adeptly navigate personal and professional growth with a newfound sense of confidence.

    This keynote is ideal for students who are:

    • Looking to conquer stress about both school and the future.
    • Passionate about achieving their academic goals.
    • Seeking lifelong skills to reach their full potential.

    Audience Outcomes:

    • Understand how psychological avoidance impacts student performance and personal growth, leveraging the latest scientific research and real-world data.
    • Learn to identify and overcome psychological avoidance using science-based strategies to transform anxiety into a tool for academic success.
    • Develop a personalized action plan to manage stress, overcome psychological avoidance, bolster resilience, and promote academic achievement.

  • Bold Planning: Unlocking a Powerful Future

    A study by the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) found that nearly half of recent college graduates felt "a great deal of stress" and uncertainty about their future (2021).

    Harvard-based psychologist Dr. Marques uses scientifically-backed advice to face major life transitions with confidence. In this empowering keynote, Dr. Marques equips the graduating class with her scientifically proven, 3-step method to transform anxiety into action, turning uncertainty into a stepping-stone for personal and professional growth.

    This keynote is ideal for students and recent graduates who are:

    • Uncertain about their future.
    • Transitioning into post-graduate life.
    • Seeking lifelong skills to navigate change, tame anxiety, and move boldly toward their goals.

    Audience Outcomes:

    • Understand the impact of psychological avoidance on navigating post-graduation life decisions, drawing upon scientific research and real-world data.
    • Learn to identify and overcome psychological avoidance, utilizing science-backed strategies to transform anxiety into a tool for taking confident action.
    • Create a personalized roadmap for navigating the thrilling twists and turns of post-college life, building resilience, and setting the stage for a future filled with success.

  • Bold Move: 3 Science-Based Steps for Conquering Change

    Change is hard, and seemingly more prevalent than ever. Transitions in relationship status, friendships, and living situations happen multiple times throughout our lives. Each transition—even the best kind—creates stress and instability that threatens well-being. Moving forward requires identifying the habits that hold us back and employing skills to get where we want in life. This action-oriented presentation on The Bold MoveTM empowers audience members to overcome the one common obstacle preventing them from reaching their goals so they can move boldly through change, discomfort, and stress.

    This keynote is ideal for individuals, leaders, and teams that are:

    • Striving to be their best at work and home.
    • Passionate about achieving their goals, but feel stuck, drained, and stressed.
    • Searching for proven skills to navigate change.

    Audience Outcomes:

    • Learn how the biological system designed to keep us safe can increase discomfort and stress.
    • Identify the one common obstacle that prevents us from reaching our goals.
    • Understand how to turn anxiety into power by changing the way your brain processes information.
    • Discover your personal compass to help you navigate through the choppy waters of life.
    • Develop a personalized action plan to manage stress, combat avoidance, and enhance your performance.
    • Be inspired and empowered to make your next bold move.

Dr. Luana Marques Videos

Dr. Luana Marques | Speaker Demo Reel
Dr. Luana Marques | Dynamic Storyteller
How to Make Anxiety Your Best Friend | Luana Marques | TEDx
  • How do I book Dr. Luana Marques to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dr. Luana Marques for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Dr. Luana Marques, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dr. Luana Marques or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Dr. Luana Marques for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Dr. Luana Marques, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dr. Luana Marques are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. Luana Marques, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Dr. Luana Marques speak about?

    Dr. Luana Marques is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Mental Health, Healthcare, Health & Wellness, Author, Resilience, Overcoming Adversity, Storytelling, Work-Life Balance, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Happiness, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Psychology and Social Sciences.
  • Where does Dr. Luana Marques travel from?

    Dr. Luana Marques generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Dr. Luana Marques?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. Luana Marques for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dr. Luana Marques for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dr. Luana Marques or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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