<p>Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman is a psychologist, coach, professor, keynote speaker, and best-selling author who is passionate about helping all kinds of minds live a creative, fulfilling, and self-actualized life.</p><p>His early educational experiences made him realize the deep reservoir of untapped potential of students, including bright and creative children who have been diagnosed with a learning disability. Dr. Kaufman is among the top 1% most cited scientists in the world for his research on intelligence and creativity.</p><p>Dr. Kaufman is a professor of psychology at Columbia University and director of the Center for Human Potential. He hosts the The Psychology Podcast - the #1 psychology podcast in the world - which has received over 30 million downloads and was named by <em>Business Insider</em> as one of “9 podcasts that will change how you think about human behavior.”</p><p>Dr. Kaufman’s writing has appeared i<em>n The Atlantic, Scientific American, Psychology Today</em>, and <em>Harvard Business Review,</em> and he is the author and editor of 11 books. In his most recent book<em> Rise Above: Overcome a Victim Mindset, Empower Yourself, and Realize Your Full Potential</em> (2025), he explores the limiting beliefs and widespread anxiety that puts us in boxes, lowers our expectations, and holds us back in our lives.</p><p>In addition to teaching at Columbia, Dr. Kaufman has also been a professor at the University of Pennsylvania and NYU. Dr. Kaufman received a B.S. in psychology and human computer interaction from Carnegie Mellon, an M. Phil in experimental psychology from the University of Cambridge under a Gates Cambridge Scholarship, and a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology from Yale University. </p>
The Psychology Powerhouse: Bestselling Author, Columbia Professor & Host of the #1 Psychology Podcast
<ul><li><strong>Rise Above: Overcome a Victim Mindset, Empower Yourself and Realize Your Full Potential</strong></li><li>Does life feel smaller than it used to? Does it seem that the people around you have taken a step back from doing hard things, preferring to stay in their comfort zone? In the era of TikTok as therapy, it’s tempting to see ourselves as damaged and powerless—defined by our past traumas, our emotions, and the struggles we face. But it’s more important than ever to rise above the limiting beliefs and widespread anxiety that puts us in boxes, lowers our expectations, and holds us back.</li><li>In this empowering talk, renowned psychologist Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman unpacks the dangerous myths and misleading buzzwords swirling around the popular imagination—revealing the truth about managing our emotions, the double-edged sword of self-esteem, the surprising gifts of sensitivity, and, ultimately, the power each of has to overcome challenges and to shape the course of our own lives.</li><li>This keynote speech offers not just empathy, insight, and a dose of humor, but also actionable solutions to own your life and reach your full potential.</li><li><strong>Additional Speech Topics Include:</strong></li><li>Unlocking Creative Potential in the Workplace</li><li>The Science of Thriving at Work & Growing from Setback</li><li>Education Reimagined: Toward a Human-Centered K12 Education</li><li>A New View of Intelligence </li></ul>