Stephanie Powell

What if seeing a behavior doesn't mean we understand what's driving it? Stephanie Powell is a keynote speaker, brain-based organizational strategist, and founder of Work With The Brain. She translates brain science into organizational strategy, helping audiences examine how everyday conditions shape behavior, decision-making, culture, and performance. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in education, teaching, and facilitation, Stephanie brings research, real-world examples, humor, and a healthy dose of curiosity to the stage. She challenges audiences to question the explanations they've accepted, consider what else could be true, and recognize how their own interpretations influence the decisions they make. Her work explores a deceptively simple idea: our brains are constantly using available evidence to predict what comes next. Those predictions influence what we protect against, where we invest our energy, and how we respond. If we want different responses, we may need to examine the conditions shaping what the brain has learned to expect. Through engaging keynotes and interactive workshops, Stephanie helps audiences explore the gap between what organizations intend to create and what people actually experience. Her topics include leadership, organizational change, employee engagement, workplace culture, and the brain behind human behavior. Currently pursuing a PhD in Organizational Development and Leadership, Stephanie encourages audiences to look beyond the first explanation and get curious about what's actually happening. Work with the brain. Change what's possible.