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EO Powerhouse Speaker Series

Dr. Brené Brown has spent her career studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy. Brené has six #1 New York Times bestsellers and has one of the most-watched TED Talks in the whole world where she discussed the power of vulnerability.

The EO Powerhouse Series is designed to give exclusive access to thought leaders and change-makers across various industries.

You will hear first-hand about their stories, challenges and the journeys that have brought them to where they are today through real-time virtual keynote and moderated interview sessions.

This series was created in partnership between EO Learning and the EO Board. It is FREE for all EO members.

Dr. Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston, where she holds the Huffington Foundation Endowed Chair at the Graduate College of Social Work. She also holds the position of visiting professor in management at the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business.

Brené has spent the past two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy. She is the author of six #1 New York Times best sellers and is the host of two award-winning podcasts, Unlocking Us and Dare to Lead.

Brené’s books have been translated into more than 30 languages, and her titles include Atlas of the Heart, Dare to Lead, Braving the Wilderness, Rising Strong, Daring Greatly, and The Gifts of Imperfection. With Tarana Burke, she co-edited the best-selling anthology You Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and the Black Experience.

Brené’s TED talk on the Power of Vulnerability is one of the top five most-viewed TED talks in the world, with over 60 million views. Brené is the first researcher to have a filmed lecture on Netflix, and in March 2022, she launched a new show on HBO Max that focuses on her latest book, Atlas of the Heart.

Brené spends most of her time working in organizations around the world, helping develop braver leaders and more-courageous cultures.

She lives in Houston, Texas, with her husband, Steve. They have two children, Ellen and Charlie, and a weird Bichon named Lucy.

Want to see more? Find recordings of previous presentations here.

Hosted By: EO Powerhouse Speakers Series
Event Contact: EO Learning
Type of Event: Learning
Venue: Virtual
EO Member: Free
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