Mary Poffenroth
Keynote Speaker: Biopsychologist; Fear/Courage Researcher & Resilience Speaker; Award-Winning Author of "Brave New You"
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Mary Poffenroth Biography
Dr. Mary Poffenroth, is a biopsychologist and fear/courage researcher known for turning complex neuroscience into practical tools that high performing organizations can apply immediately. Her work helps teams become more courageous, more adaptable, and more resilient without adding another burdensome initiative to the calendar. Dr. Poffenroth translates science into evidence based neurohacks to help modern professionals regulate their nervous systems, reduce unhelpful threat responses, and act with courage and clarity under pressure – in the moment, not years from now – in easy to learn and easy to enjoy formats.
A first-generation college student, she began her career in the astrobiology unit at NASA Ames Moffett Field, supporting payload experiments for STS-107, the 28th flight of Space Shuttle Columbia. Backed by one of the world’s largest publishers, her award-winning book, "Brave New You: Strategies, Tools, and Neurohacks to Live More Courageously Every Day," offers readers an innovative solution for moving past stifling everyday fear and into a life filled with brave choices that result in transformational outcomes.
Dr. Poffenroth holds a doctorate in psychology and three master's degrees (biology, psychology, and science communication) and has taught nearly 20,000 university students as biology faculty at San Jose State University since 2007. A Salzburg Global Fellow, she has spoken at TEDNext and TEDx London, Harvard, Stanford, SXSW, Google X Labs, San Francisco’s Exploratorium, Imperial College London, Zoom, VMware Explore, the London Science Museum, and INBOUND. At the same time, her work is consistently featured in prestigious print outlets like TIME magazine, Forbes, Science, Entrepreneur, the Wall Street Journal, Cosmopolitan, Newsweek, SUCCESS Magazine, SELF, Men’s Health UK, and Fast Company.
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Mary Poffenroth Speaking Topics
A Playbook for Thriving In Turbulent Times
In today’s competitive business climate, fear isn’t just a personal challenge; it’s a performance killer. Left unchecked, it stifles innovation, erodes trust, and slows execution. Unshakable: Neurohacks for Resilience, Bravery & Breakthrough Thinking gives your people the science backed tools and proven strategies to turn fear into fuel, unlock untapped potential, and perform at their peak, even in uncertainty.
Dr. Mary Poffenroth blends cutting edge neuroscience with unforgettable storytelling to deliver an interactive experience that doesn’t just inspire, it transforms. Your audience will walk away with practical, easy-to-implement “neurohacks” that hardwire courage, sharpen decision-making, and accelerate results across your organization.
Why Top Organizations Book This Keynote
Break Performance Barriers: Learn how the brain processes fear and how to rewire it for greater execution.
Unlock Creativity & Innovation by dismantling fear driven barriers.
Gain Ready to Use Tools: Walk away with a personal toolkit of evidence based “neurohacks” for overcoming stress, fear, and anxiety in real time.
Drive Measurable Impact: Translate psychological breakthroughs into tangible business results, from improved collaboration to faster problem-solving.
Foster a Courage First Culture: Equip leaders and teams with the skills to navigate disruption with confidence and agility.
Ideal For:
- High performance teams in competitive or disruptive markets.
- Organizations seeking to strengthen resilience and adaptability.
- Leadership development and culture building initiatives.
- C-Suite and senior leaders driving transformation.
Innovation & Ideation Workshops
Communicate Across Silos. Connect Diverse Thinkers. Collaborate Inclusively.
Want to increase creativity, decrease stress and generate more innovative solutions? Then you need an evidence-based framework to provide strategies and understanding so you can move from reactive fear to courageous exploration.
These events build and empower tightly bonded, innovative, high performing teams that have complex problems to solve sooner rather than later.
One of the traits that separates incredibly high performing leaders like Pixar’s Ed Catmull and Virgin’s Richard Branson from everyone else is their constant and blatant use of the F word: Fear. It’s one of our most basic human emotions and keeps us safe, but it can really get in the way of our goals and desires. When we’re in the throes of even a mild fear response, the intellectual part of our brain where all our brilliant thoughts and ideas come from shuts down as we go into survival mode. Learn how to short circuit this response from the everyday stressors of life to cultivate a personal and organizational culture that supports a healthy relationship with fear for success.
This workshop combines Mary Poffenroth's best neurohacks with the LEGO Serious Play and Design Thinking methodologies for a unique and bespoke workshop based on your needs. Run time is 3 to 7 hours and is best for teams of 15 or less.
Who’s a Great Fit?
- Perfect for breakthrough thinking, collaboration, and ideation.
- For teams that are stuck or hitting communication barriers.
- Projects that have distinct goals or specific outcomes that they can’t seem to reach.
Mary Poffenroth Videos
How do I book Mary Poffenroth to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Mary Poffenroth 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 Mary Poffenroth, 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 Mary Poffenroth or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Mary Poffenroth for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Mary Poffenroth, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Mary Poffenroth are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Mary Poffenroth, 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 Mary Poffenroth speak about?
Mary Poffenroth is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Psychology, Social Sciences, Resilience, TED, Author, Workshop, Neuroscience, Stress Management, Mental Health, Creativity, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Professors, Biology, Change Management, Personal Growth, Emotional Intelligence, Future of Work, Futurism, Innovation and Women.
Where does Mary Poffenroth travel from?
Mary Poffenroth generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Mary Poffenroth?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Mary Poffenroth 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 Mary Poffenroth 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 Mary Poffenroth 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.
Mary Poffenroth is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Psychology, Social Sciences and Resilience. The estimated speaking fee range to book Mary Poffenroth for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Mary Poffenroth generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, Adam Markel and Nataly Kogan. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mary Poffenroth for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Mary Poffenroth Speaking Topics
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Unshakable: Neurohacks for Resilience, Bravery & Breakthrough Thinking
A Playbook for Thriving In Turbulent Times
In today’s competitive business climate, fear isn’t just a personal challenge; it’s a performance killer. Left unchecked, it stifles innovation, erodes trust, and slows execution. Unshakable: Neurohacks for Resilience, Bravery & Breakthrough Thinking gives your people the science backed tools and proven strategies to turn fear into fuel, unlock untapped potential, and perform at their peak, even in uncertainty.
Dr. Mary Poffenroth blends cutting edge neuroscience with unforgettable storytelling to deliver an interactive experience that doesn’t just inspire, it transforms. Your audience will walk away with practical, easy-to-implement “neurohacks” that hardwire courage, sharpen decision-making, and accelerate results across your organization.
Why Top Organizations Book This Keynote
Break Performance Barriers: Learn how the brain processes fear and how to rewire it for greater execution.
Unlock Creativity & Innovation by dismantling fear driven barriers.
Gain Ready to Use Tools: Walk away with a personal toolkit of evidence based “neurohacks” for overcoming stress, fear, and anxiety in real time.
Drive Measurable Impact: Translate psychological breakthroughs into tangible business results, from improved collaboration to faster problem-solving.
Foster a Courage First Culture: Equip leaders and teams with the skills to navigate disruption with confidence and agility.
Ideal For:
- High performance teams in competitive or disruptive markets.
- Organizations seeking to strengthen resilience and adaptability.
- Leadership development and culture building initiatives.
- C-Suite and senior leaders driving transformation.
-
Brave New Solutions
Innovation & Ideation Workshops
Communicate Across Silos. Connect Diverse Thinkers. Collaborate Inclusively.
Want to increase creativity, decrease stress and generate more innovative solutions? Then you need an evidence-based framework to provide strategies and understanding so you can move from reactive fear to courageous exploration.
These events build and empower tightly bonded, innovative, high performing teams that have complex problems to solve sooner rather than later.
One of the traits that separates incredibly high performing leaders like Pixar’s Ed Catmull and Virgin’s Richard Branson from everyone else is their constant and blatant use of the F word: Fear. It’s one of our most basic human emotions and keeps us safe, but it can really get in the way of our goals and desires. When we’re in the throes of even a mild fear response, the intellectual part of our brain where all our brilliant thoughts and ideas come from shuts down as we go into survival mode. Learn how to short circuit this response from the everyday stressors of life to cultivate a personal and organizational culture that supports a healthy relationship with fear for success.
This workshop combines Mary Poffenroth's best neurohacks with the LEGO Serious Play and Design Thinking methodologies for a unique and bespoke workshop based on your needs. Run time is 3 to 7 hours and is best for teams of 15 or less.
Who’s a Great Fit?
- Perfect for breakthrough thinking, collaboration, and ideation.
- For teams that are stuck or hitting communication barriers.
- Projects that have distinct goals or specific outcomes that they can’t seem to reach.
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Mary Poffenroth Videos
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How do I book Mary Poffenroth to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Mary Poffenroth 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 Mary Poffenroth, 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 Mary Poffenroth or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Mary Poffenroth for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Mary Poffenroth, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Mary Poffenroth are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Mary Poffenroth, 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 Mary Poffenroth speak about?
Mary Poffenroth is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Psychology, Social Sciences, Resilience, TED, Author, Workshop, Neuroscience, Stress Management, Mental Health, Creativity, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Professors, Biology, Change Management, Personal Growth, Emotional Intelligence, Future of Work, Futurism, Innovation and Women. -
Where does Mary Poffenroth travel from?
Mary Poffenroth generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Mary Poffenroth?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Mary Poffenroth 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 Mary Poffenroth 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 Mary Poffenroth 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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