Talk Descriptions

Come Into Your Own: The Science of Purpose, Potential, and Finding Fulfillment

Most of us sense there’s more — more purpose, more potential, more fulfillment. Dr. Carter brings the science to prove it’s possible, walking audiences through the research on meaning-making and leaving them with practical tools to step more fully into their healthiest, happiest lives.

Default to Flourishing: Put Your Best Self on Autopilot

About 40% of everything we do each day is done out of habit — which means our habits are quietly shaping our health, happiness, and success whether we’re aware of it or not. The good news? Habit formation is a skill, and once you understand the brain mechanics behind it, building better routines becomes far more achievable than willpower alone could ever make it. In this practical and energizing talk, Dr. Carter breaks down the science of behavior change and gives audiences concrete tools to redesign their daily lives so that doing the right things becomes the easy thing.

Unshakeable: How to Stay Focused, Energized, and Effective Despite Uncertainty

Change is inevitable — but feeling overwhelmed by it isn’t. Whether you’re facing a career transition, an unexpected health challenge, or a world that feels increasingly unpredictable, how you meet uncertainty matters deeply. In this reassuring and research-grounded talk, Dr. Carter shares science-backed strategies for building genuine resilience: how to reframe the stories we tell ourselves under pressure, how to access our inner reserves when we feel depleted, and how to move through change not just intact, but with renewed clarity and strength.