Keynotes & Workshops

Mental Fitness

Dr. Shauna Shapiro's concept of mental fitness advances mindfulness as a transformative wellness practice capable of reshaping the brain through neuroplasticity. Just like we can train our physical body to be strong, flexible and fit,  we can train our minds. Through mindfulness practice, you will learn how to strengthen neural pathways of attention, emotional regulation, and self-awareness, leading to enhanced resilience, wellness and performance. Keynotes and wellness workshop can be customized for specific audiences including:

  • Mindfulness for Leaders
  • Mindfulness for Health Care Professionals
  • Mindfulness for Educators
  • Mindfulness for Athletes
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The Power of Mindfulness: What You Practice Grows Stronger

In this compelling keynote, Dr. Shauna Shapiro – professor, scientist and an internationally recognized expert in mindfulness – teaches you science-based practices to live a happier, healthier, more meaningful life. Drawing on recent discoveries in neuroscience, you’ll learn how mindfulness downregulates the stress response, enhances executive functioning, and increases our capacity to respond to life instead of automatically reacting. Backed by rigorous science and practical tools, you will learn to re-architect the structure of your brain to decrease stress, increase mental clarity and strengthen your sense of purpose.

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Compassionate Leadership: Inspiring Teams, Cultivating Trust

In today’s fast-paced, high-pressure environment, effective leaders are those who foster collaboration, promote inclusion, and ensure that every team member feels valued. At the core of this leadership approach lies one essential element: compassion. Join us for a transformative workshop with Dr. Shauna Shapiro, a clinical psychologist and internationally recognized expert in the science of compassion. This workshop integrates evidence-based practices and guided meditations, equipping leaders with tools to cultivate compassion while preventing burnout in the face of the significant challenges of today’s landscape. Dr. Shapiro will share groundbreaking neuroscience research—including studies on oxytocin, mirror neurons, and social neurobiology—that highlights the protective power of compassion and clarifies critical distinctions between compassion and empathy. She will also explore the science of self-compassion, demonstrating how it forms the foundation for effective and sustainable leadership. With her unique blend of scientific insight and clinical expertise, Dr. Shapiro provides a practical roadmap to deepen compassion for both oneself and others, ultimately creating a thriving organizational culture rooted in connection and care.

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Hardwiring Happiness: Positive Brains = Better Health + Performance

Over two decades of research show that training your brain to be positive leads to greater success at work, better physical health, and improved mental well-being. And yet, in today’s fast-paced and high-pressure environment, many of us feel disconnected from the simple joys and everyday connections that imbue life with meaning. We tend to focus on threats or negative experiences while overlooking the good. This persistent focus on negativity is rooted in what neuroscience calls the brain’s negativity bias, which can lead to chronic stress, anxiety, and depression. In this transformative workshop, Dr. Shauna Shapiro-an internationally recognized expert in positive psychology-will share science-based practices to help you cultivate greater resilience and joy. You’ll learn simple, yet powerful practices that calm the nervous system, increase clarity, and restore balance. With her unique blend of scientific insight and clinical expertise, Dr. Shapiro will provide you with a clear roadmap for creating lasting change in your brain-and living a life of deeper joy.

Selected Appearances

The Power of Mindfulness

TEDx Washington Square

The Power of Kindness

The World Happiness Summit

The Power of Compassion

Stanford University

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