Corporate Wellbeing Programs and Solutions
Consulting — Seminars — Keynote Speaker
About
Formerly the Director of Wellbeing at Chapman University in California, Dr. Jay Kumar is a researcher and educator, whose expertise spans brain science, behavioral health, economics, politics, culture and religion.
He holds a Ph.D. in cognitive science and religious studies, a Master’s degree from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, and an Executive Certificate in Public Leadership from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government.
Dr. Jay is the author of Science of a Happy Brain, instructor of several popular LinkedIn Learning courses, host of the GenConnectU livestream show, The Thriving Brain, and the TEDx talk, How to Heal America’s Traumatized Brain.
He is frequently featured in media stories — notably in the New York Times and Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation — focusing on resilience and thriving in the workplace and in society.
MORE ABOUT DR. JAY
A globally recognized speaker and consultant for Fortune 500 companies, Dr. Jay utilizes scientifically proven insights from brain science and behavior to optimize workplace wellness and organizational resilience.
In his corporate trainings, Dr. Jay expertly applies research in brain science and behavior to transform the way executives and their teams think and thrive in the midst of social disruption and cultural change. Employing principles from his book, Science of a Happy Brain, Dr. Jay delivers action-oriented strategies that optimize team culture, leadership, engagement, and retention of talent — leading to higher performance and profits.
CORPORATE WELLBEING PROGRAMS AND SOLUTIONS
The greatest assets of any organization are its people. Increasingly, employees are looking to employers to provide solutions for their mental health and wellbeing.
Dr. Jay works with business leaders and HR teams to deliver targeted programs and solutions to achieve transformative outcomes. Drawing upon 25+ years of research in the field of brain science and behavior, he utilizes scientifically proven insights, exercises, and techniques to transform the way employees think and work — and helps business leaders create a thriving and resilient workplace.
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* Source: The American Institute of Stress
CONSULTING
$51B
Depression-induced absenteeism costs U.S. business $51 billion a year, as well as an additional $26 billion in treatment costs
SEMINARS
Topics are tailored to meet the specific needs and goals of your organization. Dr. Jay’s group seminars translate complex scientific information into easy-to-learn tools, techniques, and habits that help your staff more effectively manage stress and the daily pressures of life.
Seminars can cover topics such as:
Organizational Resilience: Discover essential tools needed to ensure your organization succeeds in becoming more ready, resilient, and reflective in the face of change and uncertainty.
Science of Leadership: Become a successful transformational leader by learning and applying strategies based on research from brain science, social psychology, and communication theory. You’ll become more adaptive to change, develop the ability to build trust within teams, and instil psychological safety in the workplace to ensure your employees feel a sense of belonging.
Communication for Engagement and Trust: What and how you communicate matters. Research affirms that leading with empathy and emotional intelligence creates a culture if belonging, psychological safety and trust. Discover “pro-social” communication tools and behavioral strategies for increasing employee engagement and team trust, which in turn advances organizational resilience and workplace wellbeing.
Dr. Jay utilizes proven strategies to empower you as a transformational leader to promote overall wellbeing in the workplace that will result in greater engagement, productivity, and resilience within your organization.
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More than 50% of workers are not engaged at work as a result of stress, leading to a loss of productivity
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Well regarded as a leading expert in the fields of brain science and behavior, Dr. Jay Kumar is a sought-after keynote speaker and advisor to CEOs and top brands across the world having delivered engaging, and inspiring talks to companies like, Google, Freddie Mac, Boston Scientific, Global Business Travel Association, IQ Metrix, and more.
