Thomas Curran
Organizational Psychologist | Boosting Workplace Wellbeing & Performance
About
Thomas Curran is a leading organizational psychologist who focuses on employee wellbeing and workplace performance. As a professor at the University of Bath, his research has identified evidence-based strategies to help companies foster more engaged, motivated, and mentally healthy teams.
Curran's TEDx talks and Harvard Business Review articles have brought his insights on burnout prevention and intrinsic motivation to global audiences. His keynotes empower executives to create high-performing, people-first cultures that drive sustainable success.
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Our dangerous obsession with perfectionism is getting worse
Social psychologist Thomas Curran explores how the pressure to be perfect -- in our social media feeds, in school, at work -- is driving a rise in mental illness, especially among young people. Learn more about the causes of this phenomenon and how we can create a culture that celebrates the joys of imperfection.
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