Dr. Brené Brown

5x New York Times Bestseller, Visiting Professor of Management at The University of Texas

  • HR Dive’s Innovator of the Year in 2019
  • Top 5 Most Viewed TED Speaker
  • Host of “Unlocking Us” Podcast

Discover Dr. Brené Brown’s biography of published work below.

Atlas of the Heart Book Cover
Atlas of the Heart
You Are Your Best Thing Book Cover
You Are Your Best Thing
The Gifts of Imperfection Book Cover
The Gifts of Imperfection
Dare to Lead Book Cover
Dare to Lead
Braving the Wilderness Book Cover
Braving the Wilderness
Rising Strong Book Cover
Rising Strong
Daring Greatly Book Cover
Daring Greatly
I Thought It Was Just Me (But it Isn't) Book Cover
I Thought It Was Just Me (But it Isn’t)
The Power of Vulnerability Book Cover
The Power of Vulnerability
Rising Strong as a Spiritual Practice Book Cover
Rising Strong as a Spiritual Practice

When Dr. Brené Brown is booked for events, they are known to discuss the following speaking topics:

Dare To Lead
Rising Strong
Braving The Wilderness – The Quest for True Belonging & The Courage to Stand Alone

Dr. Brené Brown is a globally revered mental health and wellbeing speaker, celebrated for her pioneering research into vulnerability, courage, shame, and empathy. With over two decades as a research professor at the University of Houston, where she holds the Huffington Foundation Endowed Chair, Brené has reshaped how we understand and embrace emotional intelligence. Her ability to merge rigorous academic insight with heartfelt storytelling has positioned her as one of the most respected voices in personal and professional development today.

As the author of five New York Times bestsellers — including “Daring Greatly”, “The Gifts of Imperfection”, and “Dare to Lead” — Brené’s work delves deep into what it means to live and lead with authenticity. Her books have become essential reading for anyone seeking meaningful growth and connection. Her influence extends to the lecture halls of The University of Texas, where she serves as a Visiting Professor of Management, as well as to international conference stages, where her presence inspires transformation in organisations and individuals alike.

A TED phenomenon, Brené’s talk “The Power of Vulnerability” ranks among the top five most viewed of all time, with over 45 million views — a testament to the global hunger for her message. Her follow-up talk, “Listening to Shame”, and her acclaimed Netflix special “The Call to Courage” continue to amplify her reach. From NASA and Google to Disney and the armed forces, Brené’s client list showcases the breadth of her impact across diverse sectors. She’s also the host of the “Unlocking Us” podcast, where she fosters open conversations on the human experience.

Named HR Dive’s Innovator of the Year in 2019, Dr. Brené Brown is a thought-leader with a rare ability to connect emotion to innovation and resilience. Whether you’re striving to cultivate courageous leadership or nurture personal wellbeing, Brené’s talks deliver practical wisdom with lasting effect. Hire Dr. Brené Brown via The Mental Health Speakers Agency to empower your audience with tools for authentic connection and bold living.

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