Sarah Donnelly
Neuroscientist & Writer | The Science of Happiness & Motivation
About
Sarah Donnelly is a neuroscientist and award-winning writer who explores the science of human flourishing. As a research fellow at the University of California, Berkeley, she investigates how our brains and behaviors shape wellbeing.
Donnelly's insights have been featured in The New York Times, The Atlantic, and her popular TED talk 'The Neuroscience of Gratitude' which has over 3 million views. Her keynotes translate cutting-edge research into practical strategies for cultivating happiness, resilience, and peak performance.
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How work kept me going during my cancer treatment
When lawyer Sarah Donnelly was diagnosed with breast cancer, she turned to her friends and family for support -- but she also found meaning, focus and stability in her work. In a personal talk about why and how she stayed on the job, she shares her insights on how workplaces can accommodate people going through major illnesses -- because the benefits go both ways.
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