Tasha Golden
Keynote Speaker: Behavioral Scientist & Innovation Keynote Speaker, Helping Leaders Think Bigger About Creativity, Culture & Change
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Categories:Business, Business Leadership, Business Growth, Human Resources, Corporate Culture, Communication, Innovation, Creativity, Disruptive Thinking, Leadership, Thought Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Public Health, Motivational, Personal Growth, Mindset, Work-Life Balance, Empowerment, Professional Development, Resilience, Inspirational, Culture, Art & Design, Storytelling, Entertainment, Music
Tasha Golden Biography
Dr. Tasha Golden is a behavioral scientist and internationally recognized keynote speaker who helps leaders and organizations develop their capacity to question inherited assumptions, navigate uncertainty, and build cultures where both people and performance thrive.
Named one of Fierce Pharma’s “Fierce 50” in Healthcare Innovation, Dr. Golden brings a rare and compelling combination of scientific rigor and creative insight to the stage. She was the first Director of Research at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine’s International Arts + Mind Lab, and has worked with Fortune 10 organizations including Google on questions of workplace innovation, culture, and wellbeing.
Dr. Golden’s perspective is shaped by lived experience as well as research. After years touring internationally as a singer-songwriter with the band Ellery—with music featured on Netflix, Showtime, FOX, and ABC—career-ending burnout forced her to ask fundamental questions about how success, creativity, and wellbeing actually work—and why organizations get these relationships so wrong. Rather than simply recovering, she earned a PhD to study these dynamics—developing frameworks now used by leaders across sectors to navigate uncertainty, prevent burnout, and expand what they believe is possible.
A sought-after speaker for audiences ranging from SXSW, POLITICO, and the U.S. Conference of Mayors to the Mayo Clinic, state agencies, and major corporations, Dr. Golden is known for keynotes that blend cutting-edge science, compelling storytelling, and practical tools that audiences can use immediately. Her work invites leaders to move from optimization to transformative change: questioning old narratives, reimagining what’s possible, and designing cultures where people—and performance—can thrive.
Dr. Golden is also a regular contributor to Psychology Today, a frequent guest on top-rated podcasts in business, leadership, and creativity, and has been featured in outlets including The Guardian, SELF Magazine, NPQ, and the CBC. She is the lead author of Arts on Prescription: A Field Guide for U.S. Communities and founder of “How We Human”: a training in mental health and trauma-informed practice designed for creative professionals.
IDEAL FOR ORGANIZATIONS SEEKING:
- Fresh, evidence-based perspectives on innovation and change
- Support to question inherited narratives and expand what they believe is possible
- Help navigating uncertainty without defaulting to control
- Culture change that actually sticks (not one-off inspiration)
- Burnout prevention through rethinking systems (not just more resilience training)
- Practical frameworks for creativity, wellbeing, and performance
WHAT MAKES DR. GOLDEN UNIQUE:
Dr. Golden doesn’t just study creativity and wellbeing; she has lived both sides of the equation. From international touring musician to research leader, she brings organizations frameworks that are both scientifically rigorous and deeply human. Her work moves beyond surface-level wellness or generic innovation talk, helping leaders understand how humans actually function—and how that understanding can drive smarter decisions, healthier cultures, and meaningful growth.
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Tasha Golden Speaking Topics
Organizations often underestimate their capacity for change—and overestimate how constrained they really are. Drawing on behavioral science and creative practice, Dr. Golden’s “Think Bigger” framework helps leaders identify the assumptions they’ve accepted without realizing it, expand their sense of what’s possible, and move beyond status quo thinking. This talk equips audiences with practical tools for questioning premises, reframing challenges, and unlocking new paths forward.
Burnout isn’t just a sign that people are overwhelmed; it’s information about systems, values, and unmet human needs. Drawing on research, lived experience, and her concept of the “Art of Refusal,” Dr. Golden reframes burnout and distress as meaningful data: indicators of what isn’t working and what might need to change. This keynote helps leaders move beyond surface-level fixes toward more humane, sustainable approaches that support wellbeing, purpose, and impact.
Creativity isn’t just about expression or personality… It’s a mindset. Dr. Golden introduces the Three Pillars of Creative Mindset, showing how psychological flexibility, critical thinking, and imagination shape how individuals and teams perceive challenges, make decisions, and generate new ideas. This talk helps organizations cultivate creativity as a shared capacity and strategy across teams.
Wellbeing isn’t just a requirement or perk; it’s foundational to how people think, connect, and contribute. Just as organizations intentionally design experiences, spaces, and products, Dr. Golden argues that we can design systems, cultures, and strategies that support human wellbeing. Drawing on science and creative practice, this keynote explores how designing for wellbeing can strengthen engagement, retention, connection, and long-term impact.
Most leadership conversations treat uncertainty as something to manage, minimize, or escape. Dr. Golden offers a transformative perspective: uncertainty is the essential condition for creativity and change. Drawing on how artists and innovators work, she helps audiences reframe uncertainty not as a failure or threat, but as the creative space where new possibilities emerge. This talk equips leaders to stop fighting uncertainty, and start using it.
Tasha Golden Videos
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How much does it cost to book Tasha Golden for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Tasha Golden, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Tasha Golden are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tasha Golden, 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 Tasha Golden speak about?
Tasha Golden is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Business Leadership, Business Growth, Human Resources, Corporate Culture, Communication, Innovation, Creativity, Disruptive Thinking, Leadership, Thought Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Public Health, Motivational, Personal Growth, Mindset, Work-Life Balance, Empowerment, Professional Development, Resilience, Inspirational, Culture, Art & Design, Storytelling, Entertainment and Music.
Where does Tasha Golden travel from?
Tasha Golden generally travels from Louisville, KY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Tasha Golden?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tasha Golden 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 Tasha Golden 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 Tasha Golden 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.
Tasha Golden is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Business Leadership and Business Growth. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tasha Golden for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Tasha Golden generally travels from Louisville, KY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Michael Time, Jenn Lim and Lori Cheek. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tasha Golden for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Tasha Golden Speaking Topics
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THINK BIGGER: Why We Underestimate What We Can Change
Organizations often underestimate their capacity for change—and overestimate how constrained they really are. Drawing on behavioral science and creative practice, Dr. Golden’s “Think Bigger” framework helps leaders identify the assumptions they’ve accepted without realizing it, expand their sense of what’s possible, and move beyond status quo thinking. This talk equips audiences with practical tools for questioning premises, reframing challenges, and unlocking new paths forward.
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BEYOND BURNOUT: What Our Struggle Is Pointing Us Toward
Burnout isn’t just a sign that people are overwhelmed; it’s information about systems, values, and unmet human needs. Drawing on research, lived experience, and her concept of the “Art of Refusal,” Dr. Golden reframes burnout and distress as meaningful data: indicators of what isn’t working and what might need to change. This keynote helps leaders move beyond surface-level fixes toward more humane, sustainable approaches that support wellbeing, purpose, and impact.
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THE CREATIVE MINDSET: How Better Decisions and Innovation Actually Happen
Creativity isn’t just about expression or personality… It’s a mindset. Dr. Golden introduces the Three Pillars of Creative Mindset, showing how psychological flexibility, critical thinking, and imagination shape how individuals and teams perceive challenges, make decisions, and generate new ideas. This talk helps organizations cultivate creativity as a shared capacity and strategy across teams.
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DESIGNING FOR WELLBEING: Building Cultures Where Growth Is Possible
Wellbeing isn’t just a requirement or perk; it’s foundational to how people think, connect, and contribute. Just as organizations intentionally design experiences, spaces, and products, Dr. Golden argues that we can design systems, cultures, and strategies that support human wellbeing. Drawing on science and creative practice, this keynote explores how designing for wellbeing can strengthen engagement, retention, connection, and long-term impact.
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UNCERTAINTY IS NOT THE PROBLEM: Creativity Begins Where Certainty Ends
Most leadership conversations treat uncertainty as something to manage, minimize, or escape. Dr. Golden offers a transformative perspective: uncertainty is the essential condition for creativity and change. Drawing on how artists and innovators work, she helps audiences reframe uncertainty not as a failure or threat, but as the creative space where new possibilities emerge. This talk equips leaders to stop fighting uncertainty, and start using it.
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Tasha Golden Videos
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Tasha Golden News
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Tasha Golden: Avoiding burnout while pursuing creativity with passion
As designers and creatives, we often find our work to be meaningful and fulfilling. But creativity can also come at a price. There can be a danger of burning out when we pursue creativity with passion, and our guest today, Tasha Golden, has experienced this herself. She lost her music career as a touring songwriter due to severe burnout and depression, and now researches well-being, how it’s affected by creativity, and how to use this knowledge to drive real change.
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How do I book Tasha Golden to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Tasha Golden 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 Tasha Golden, 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 Tasha Golden or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Tasha Golden for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Tasha Golden, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Tasha Golden are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tasha Golden, 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 Tasha Golden speak about?
Tasha Golden is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Business Leadership, Business Growth, Human Resources, Corporate Culture, Communication, Innovation, Creativity, Disruptive Thinking, Leadership, Thought Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Public Health, Motivational, Personal Growth, Mindset, Work-Life Balance, Empowerment, Professional Development, Resilience, Inspirational, Culture, Art & Design, Storytelling, Entertainment and Music. -
Where does Tasha Golden travel from?
Tasha Golden generally travels from Louisville, KY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Tasha Golden?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tasha Golden 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 Tasha Golden 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 Tasha Golden 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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