Inspiring resilience. Empowering performance. Elevating leadership.

Dr. Laurie Craigen is a sought-after national and international speaker, delivering engaging, research-backed keynotes and workshops on topics such as fear, mental health, performance psychology, stress, and resilience. As an Associate Professor at Boston University’s Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine (Department of Psychiatry), she blends cutting-edge research with real-world application to equip individuals and organizations with actionable strategies for mental and emotional optimization.

 

With a proven track record of speaking to over 50 government-affiliated groups and private sector organizations, Dr. Craigen is a trusted voice on psychological safety in the workplace, high-performance mindset, and leadership resilience. She has developed leadership curricula focused on vulnerable leadership models, redefining how executives and professionals lead with authenticity and mental strength.

Beyond academia, Dr. Craigen is an accomplished endurance athlete, having achieved the prestigious Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming—a feat completed by only 357 people in the world (at the time of her completed swim). Her journey through the English Channel, Catalina Channel, and Manhattan Island swim serves as a powerful metaphor for overcoming fear, embracing discomfort, and building the mental endurance required for high performance.

She has won numerous teaching excellence awards and brings decades of expertise in clinical work, leadership, and high-stakes performance to her audiences. Whether speaking to government agencies, corporations, or high-performing professionals, Dr. Craigen provides practical tools, science-based insights, and inspiring real-world stories that leave lasting impact.

Signature Topics Include:

Fear and Performance: Understanding and mastering the psychology of fear

Psychological Safety in the Workplace: Building cultures of trust and innovation

Mental Health Optimization: Strategies for stress resilience and well-being

Mental Endurance: Insights from open-water swimming and elite performance

Get in touch.

Dr. Craigen is available for keynotes, workshops, panels, and customized presentations for organizations, conferences, and executive leadership teams.