Brené Brown, PhD

Research professor, bestselling author and Chair of the Daring Leadership Institute at BetterUp

Brené Brown, PhD is a research professor at the University of Houston where she has spent the past two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy. Brené has authored six #1 NYT bestsellers and hosts two podcasts, Unlocking Us and Dare to Lead. Her work, translated into over 30 languages, includes notable titles like "Atlas of the Heart" and "Daring Greatly." Her TED talk on vulnerability ranks in the top five globally, 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.