Mezzo profiles 25 stress performance speakers, including Robert Sapolsky, Oscar Piastri, and David Blaine. Each has a verified gig record.
Together they've given 22 talks across 8 events.
Who are the top stress performance speakers?
25 speakers · showing 1–24
Robert Sapolsky
Neuroscientist | Biology and Stress in Primates
Oscar Piastri
Formula One Driver | Rising Star at McLaren Racing
Kelly McGonigal
Psychologist & Researcher | Transforming Stress, Habits & Social Connection
James Logan
Neuroscientist | The Brain-Body Connection & Peak Performance
Ben Saunders
Arctic Explorer | TED Speaker Pushing Human Limits in Extreme Environments
Henrique Ferreira
Sports Performance Coach | Helping Athletes Reach New Heights
David Blaine
Illusionist & Endurance Artist | Redefining the Limits of Human Potential
Keith Kirkland
Athletic Performance Coach | Transforming Mindset & Technique
Keith Barry
Brain Hacker & Author | Transforming Mindsets Through Psychological Performance
Sarah Donnelly
Neuroscientist & Writer | The Science of Happiness & Motivation
Wendy Suzuki
Neuroscientist | Exploring How Exercise Transforms Brain Function and Performance
Kevin Etter
Resilience Researcher | Decoding Mental Toughness
Hector Garcia
Author and Psychologist | Exploring the Science of Human Connection
Jason Shen
Founder & CEO | Inspiring Leaders to Thrive Under Pressure
Mathias Basner
Sleep Researcher | Understanding Cognitive Effects of Sleep Deprivation
Mental Health
Mental Health Advocate | Psychology of Wellbeing
Daniel Levitin
Neuroscientist & Author | How the Brain Works & Musical Expertise
Matthew A. Wilson
Health Researcher | Exploring the Medical Benefits of Humor and Performance
Matthew Childs
Rock climbing expert | TED speaker on life lessons from extreme sports
Jackie Gartner-Schmidt, PhD
Voice Research Expert | Exploring How Vocal Patterns Reveal Emotional States
Benjamin Grant
Elite Performance Coach | Optimizing Human Potential
Daniel Molina
Sports Scientist | Athletic Performance & Peak Human Potential
Andrew Jensen
Professional Golfer & Mental Health Advocate
Jill Hewlett
Brain Fitness Expert & Wellness Authority
Rising speakers
Active, up-and-coming voices in Stress Performance — beyond the household names
Oscar Piastri
Formula One Driver | Rising Star at McLaren Racing
Ben Saunders
Arctic Explorer | TED Speaker Pushing Human Limits in Extreme Environments
Robert Sapolsky
Neuroscientist | Biology and Stress in Primates
Keith Kirkland
Athletic Performance Coach | Transforming Mindset & Technique
Daniel Levitin
Neuroscientist & Author | How the Brain Works & Musical Expertise
Kelly McGonigal
Psychologist & Researcher | Transforming Stress, Habits & Social Connection
David Blaine
Illusionist & Endurance Artist | Redefining the Limits of Human Potential
Wendy Suzuki
Neuroscientist | Exploring How Exercise Transforms Brain Function and Performance