RISE
ABOVE

An empowering call to reject the victim mindset and become the hero of your life.

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SCOTT BARRY KAUFMAN is the world’s leading authority on the science of human potential. He has worked with thousands of leaders from category leading companies such as Google, Deloitte, Vogue, and Under Armour, helping them achieve what they are truly capable of through a research-backed, accessible, and actionable framework that he humorously shares from some of the biggest stages in the world.

He is the perfect blend of deep research and content that has attendees smiling from ear-to-ear as he delivers exactly what audiences need to hear in a way that is accessible to everyone.

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KEYNOTE

RISE ABOVE: HOW TO REACH YOUR FULL POTENTIAL AND EMPOWER OTHERS

The modern world is more chaotic and competitive than ever, making it harder to perform at our best and achieve true creativity.

In this engaging talk, Scott Barry Kaufman shares science-backed strategies to overcome fear, regulate emotions, and unlock peak potential for individuals and teams.

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KEYNOTE

EDUCATION REIMAGINED: A NEW VIEW OF INTELLIGENCE

Scott Barry Kaufman challenges rigid definitions of intelligence, advocating for a human-centered approach that nurtures students’ passions and strengths.

His research applies the latest in positive psychology to help all individuals, especially those with learning differences, reach their full potential.

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“Scott was our keynote speaker for our first in-person statewide superintendents conference. He blended research with humor in his delivery model. Several superintendents commented that it was just what they needed to hear!”

– Washington Association of School Administrators

“You’re a force for humanity. I’m so glad to have someone like you fighting for positive changes that so many of us know we need in the world.”

– Andrew Yang

“Leading empirical creativity researcher of his generation.”

– Martin Seligman

Scott’s a force of nature

– Angela Duckworth

“Scott Barry Kaufman’s talk for FAN was a sensitive, engaging mix of heart, intellect, and insight.”

– Family Action Network

“Thanks to you and your team for a great run up to and actualization of our Fall Educators Conference. Scott Barry Kaufman did a great job for the event. He was prompt, flexible and easy to work with. His remarks were targeted to the audience and powerful, without being stuffy. He was funny and interactive, even with a session of 1000 people. The parts I heard were great and the feedback from others including our executive director, were that he did an excellent job. All-in-all, it was a success!”

– NW Association of Independent Schools

“Thank you for serving as a keynote speaker at the 29th annual ATE Principal Investigators’ Conference. We also greatly appreciated that you attended the student poster session and spent some time with the student attendees! Your remarks set just the right tone for our audience as well as were highly informative and engaging. The keynote also provided a wonderful synergy to the conference theme of ‘Reconnecting & Advancing the Skilled Technical Workforce’ and provided a much needed ‘human’ focus to our work. Thank you again for your contribution in making this conference a great success!”

– American Association of Community Colleges

“Scott’s 2016 talk for FAN stands apart from others in three ways: He quickly establishes intimacy with the audience via a deft weave of personal narrative, research, and on-the-fly insight; He emanates a sensitive, deep optimism, and delivers his theories and observations with compassion and humor; and He has an open, curious “beginner’s mind,” that is balanced with astute, nuanced observations. Scott’s wholehearted engagement with his work is a pleasure to witness.”

– Family Action Network

ENGAGING, ACTIONABLE & HUMOROUS

Scott Barry Kaufman helps people transition from fear about the future to confidence like they’ve never experienced before so that they can continue to perform at their best and achieve the excellence they know is possible by implementing these science-backed strategies and leading incredibly high performing teams along the way.

Attendees will learn:

The characteristics and actions to effectively self-actualize
The science of psychological flexibility and thought regulation
How the sailboat model can guide you to your desired destination
How to draw on and leverage unique character strengths to rise above
5 dangers to avoid when seeking and living an empowerment mindset

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ON SALE APRIL 22ND

RISE ABOVE

In this empowering book, 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.

Available for pre-order now!

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