Rising Talent

Rising Stress Performance Speakers

16 credible, up-and-coming voices in stress performance - active on the circuit, beyond the household names.

16 rising stress performance speakers on Mezzo - including Oscar Piastri, Ben Saunders, and Robert Sapolsky. Each with the talks, gig history, and co-appearances to back it up.

Oscar Piastri

Oscar Piastri

Formula One Driver | Rising Star at McLaren Racing

1 recent talk · through 2025
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Ben Saunders

Arctic Explorer | TED Speaker Pushing Human Limits in Extreme Environments

3 talks · through 2014
Robert Sapolsky

Robert Sapolsky

Neuroscientist | Biology and Stress in Primates

2 talks · through 2017
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Keith Kirkland

Athletic Performance Coach | Transforming Mindset & Technique

2 talks · through 2019
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Daniel Levitin

Neuroscientist & Author | How the Brain Works & Musical Expertise

2 talks · through 2022
Kelly McGonigal

Kelly McGonigal

Psychologist & Researcher | Transforming Stress, Habits & Social Connection

1 talk · through 2013
David Blaine

David Blaine

Illusionist & Endurance Artist | Redefining the Limits of Human Potential

1 talk · through 2009
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Wendy Suzuki

Neuroscientist | Exploring How Exercise Transforms Brain Function and Performance

1 talk · through 2017
Keith Barry

Keith Barry

Brain Hacker & Author | Transforming Mindsets Through Psychological Performance

1 talk · through 2004
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Sarah Donnelly

Neuroscientist & Writer | The Science of Happiness & Motivation

1 talk · through 2017
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Hector Garcia

Author and Psychologist | Exploring the Science of Human Connection

1 talk · through 2015
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Jason Shen

Founder & CEO | Inspiring Leaders to Thrive Under Pressure

1 talk · through 2017
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Mathias Basner

Sleep Researcher | Understanding Cognitive Effects of Sleep Deprivation

1 talk · through 2018
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Kevin Etter

Resilience Researcher | Decoding Mental Toughness

1 talk · through 2015
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Matthew A. Wilson

Health Researcher | Exploring the Medical Benefits of Humor and Performance

1 talk · through 2019
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Matthew Childs

Rock climbing expert | TED speaker on life lessons from extreme sports

1 talk · through 2009
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