Dr. Christopher Bray
Cognitive Behavioral Researcher, Speaker, Author and CEO / Founder of the Adaption Institute
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Dr. Christopher Bray
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Dr. Christopher Bray is a cognitive behavioral researcher, speaker, author and CEO / founder of the Adaption Institute, a research-based firm that provides science-based solutions for organizations. Dr. Bray and his team of neuroscientists, behavioral change experts, and university-based researchers focus on the skills and capabilities needed for employee and organization peak performance, change/adaption and resilience / thriving in the 21st-century world of work. He also works with several research institutions to bring brain health, performance and optimization to the workplace. Dr. Bray has worked with Fortune 500 organizations and numerous tech startups, creating organization wide virtual and in-person
learning journey's, executive development and organization/employee change initiatives.
Dr. Bray worked for Pfizer and Baxter for 16 years and finished his corporate career as Senior Global Vice President of Organizational Development & Effectiveness.
Dr. Bray has a Ph.D. in Organizational & Adult Development and a second Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational psychology with a concentration in the cognitive sciences (ABD). He also earned an MBA. Dr. Bray is a researcher and faculty member at the Harvard Brain Health Initiative. He also teaches at the Fuqua School of Business at
Duke University for executive education.
Dr. Bray's first book, "Best Job Ever" was a USA today best seller, and his second book "How to Raise Remarkable Kids Without Talking To Them" was released in December of 2021. His third book is due out September 2023.
Dr. Bray resides in Arizona with his wife and six children. He is an ice cream connoisseur, tennis and pickleball fanatic, and ten years (8,000 hours) away from being a concert pianist.
Dr. Christopher Bray
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Current: Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology, Human Development, and Brain Health
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Dr. Christopher Bray
Featured Keynote Programs
RESILIENCE & THRIVING IN THE NEW WORKPLACE:
RESILIENCE & THRIVING IN THE NEW WORKPLACE:
In this engaging, interactive, and informative session, Dr. CK Bray shares the latest research and tools on how to thrive and be resilient in the new world of work. Dr. Bray will demonstrate how to build resilience and thrive during difficult times, both professionally and personally, by equipping participants with the practical skills and tools to bounce back from adversity and grow and thrive in their professional lives. Incorporating videos, activities, and examples, Dr. Bray focuses on numerous aspects of thriving and resilience, such as adapting to change, growth mindset, perception, self-awareness, stress, problem-solving, and the benefit of taking on challenges.
THRIVING THROUGH CHANGE
Today's ever-changing environment demands both individuals and organizations continually adapt and reinvent themselves. Adapting can be difficult when daily habits and processes are barriers to change. In this entertaining, interactive, and informational workshop, Dr. Bray shares insights and research from the fields of neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and habit formation to help you and your organization thrive through change. Utilizing videos, activities, and examples from the latest cognitive research Dr. Bray equips participants with practical skills and tools that can be used the next
day at work and are easily shared with others.
THE BRAIN AT WORK
OPTIMIZING FOCUS, ATTENTION, PRODUCTIVITY, AND PEAK PERFORMANCE IN A HYBRID ENVIRONMENT
Today's hyper-connected, always-on environment is impacting
productivity and peak performance. In this engaging, interactive, and humorous session, Dr. CK Bray shares shocking research on your brain at work and the impact of disruptions, interruptions, and a breakneck pace on your performance and productivity. In addition, Dr. Bray will share practical tools and ideas to create productivity and peak performance habits in a time-crunched day. The application is surprisingly simple and effective.
The Science of Understanding Ourselves, and Customers to Create Stronger Connections.
As hybrid work increases the need to build stronger connections with clients is imperative to individual and organizational success. In this engaging and informative session Dr. Bray shares the foundation of recognizing, understanding and managing behaviors and emotions in both ourselves and our clients. He shares practical tools and brain science to help participants better understand how emotional intelligence impacts customers and peers. Dr. Bray also shares how
to build connection and strengthen relationships virtually.
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