Mary Poffenroth
Using science and the power of play to help navigate the challenges, opportunities, and crucial choices that can mean the difference between tragedy and triumph.
Dr. Mary Poffenroth, a biopsychologist, fear/courage researcher, and first-generation college student 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. Coming to bookstores in October 2024 from Hachette – Mary’s first mass-market book, Brave New You, offers readers an innovative solution for moving past stifling everyday fear and into a life filled with brave choices that result in transformational outcomes. Mary 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, Mary has spoken at TEDx London, Harvard, and SXSW, and her work has been featured in such legacy media outlets as TIME magazine, Forbes, Science, Entrepreneur, and National Geographic.
Dr. Mary Poffenroth, a biopsychologist, fear/courage researcher, and first-generation college student 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. Coming to bookstores in October 2024 from Hachette – Mary’s first mass-market book, Brave New You, offers readers an innovative solution for moving past stifling everyday fear and into a life filled with brave choices that result in transformational outcomes. Mary 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, Mary has spoken at TEDx London, Harvard, and SXSW, and her work has been featured in such legacy media outlets as TIME magazine, Forbes, Science, Entrepreneur, and National Geographic.
Brave New You Keynote
Whether you’re looking to inspire your audience, help them break through barriers, or cultivate resilience during times of change, this keynote is designed to provoke thought and encourage actionable solutions, fostering both personal and professional growth.
Move from inspiration to transformation with this interactive keynote that will change how you experience everyday stress, fear, and anxiety.
This talk is ideal for anyone who wants to lead a...
Fear & Courage Themed Immersive Events
These bespoke experiences are all about getting people to connect, communicate, and bond in a fun but deeply authentic way while upskilling emotional intelligence, fear navigation, and courage building.
Working with you, I personally design and execute an experience that is unique to your group’s characteristics/needs/desires. During the planning process, you decide the ratio of fun to education. These immersive experiences are best for groups of 30 or less as they are...
Playful Solutions Innovation 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. One of the traits that separates incredibly high performing leaders like Pixar’s Ed Catmull and Virgin’s Richard Branson from...
Certificaciones y premios
