Kelly McGonigal is a pioneering psychologist and research scientist who translates cutting-edge findings on stress, willpower, and social connection into practical strategies for health and well-being. As a lecturer at Stanford University, she has spent over a decade studying the surprising upsides of stress and how we can become more resilient.

McGonigal's TED talks on the 'upside of stress' and 'making stress your friend' have reached millions, offering a bold new perspective on an often-misunderstood phenomenon. Her keynotes give audiences science-backed tools for improving mental health, strengthening social bonds, and achieving personal growth.