Speaking & Keynotes

Emotions are information. The better able we are to leverage and regulate them, the better we’ll become at thinking, leading, performing, and executing, says award-winning psychologist Ethan Kross. The author of the instant national bestseller Chatter, Ethan draws on his new book Shift to give you a scientifically backed set of tools that can help anyone—from students to executives—lead themselves and and build resilience. “If a company cares about thinking and performance, they have to care about emotion regulation,” Ethan says. “So start figuring out: What are the tools that work best for you?”

Ethan has led and participated in discussions with global institutions, including:

Popular Topics:

  • Psychology

  • Leadership

  • Strategy

  • Emotional Regulation

Offered Formats:

  • Keynote Addresses

  • Corporate Presentations

  • Workshops & Retreats

  • Fireside Chats

Audience Experiences

“This is one of the BEST speaker sessions I have seen in a long time (in multiple conferences, TED Talks). Thank you so very much for bringing Dr. Kross to guide us with useful life tools that eventually flow into our work life & performance. Ethan was amazing and he was an absolute dream to work with. He’s so down to earth and collaborative, you’d never guess he’s a superstar in real life.”

— Workday


“One of the things that stood out to me was just how pleasant and open Dr. Kross was when he was with us. I have had speakers be here physically but really have no interest in who we are. That was definitely not the case with Dr. Kross. His speaking style was incredibly engaging, his content was unique, thought-provoking and even action-oriented for my audience, as he presented several tools and concepts they could use right away with their clients. In short, it was a big hit and I cannot thank Dr. Kross enough!”

— Lowcountry Mental Health Conference


“Ethan's presentation was extremely powerful. He provided an excellent mix of hard science and humor, which kept our group thoroughly engaged.”

— Workshop Participant


“Ethan's participation in our webinar was wonderful. I felt we could have gone on for much longer and the response has been extremely positive. Ethan's work and message are so important, and the way he delivers it is compelling and accessible. I enjoyed the real-world application, tips, and examples, and specifically, how Ethan related the topic of "chatter" to professionals as well as individuals/self-help. Excellent!”

— Happify


“Thank you so much for such a lively and fun author talk! It was truly a pleasure to spend the hour speaking with you. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive: we received comments like "Outstanding talk from a knowledgeable professional on a topic relevant to almost everyone," "One of the best I've participated in," and "I felt like it was over too fast." I look forward to seeing all the amazing things you do in the future.”

— Library Speakers Consortium

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