Kris Evans speaking

Speaking & Consulting

Translating mindset science into practice

I speak and consult with organizations who want to translate mindset science into the work they're already doing — whether that's preparing athletes to perform under pressure, supporting educator and clinician well-being, building healthier workplace cultures, or designing interventions that scale. My work bridges rigorous research with extensive applied training experience, and I tailor every engagement to the audience in front of me.

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Talk & workshop topics

The Science of Mindset Regulation

How mindsets work, why most interventions fade, and what metacognitive research says about making change stick.

Mind, Body, Performance

What Stanford research, mindfulness, and yoga-based practice tell us about training the mind for sustained performance.

The Female Athlete

Mindset, recovery, and resilience — built on my Wu Tsai Human Performance Fellowship work.

Mindsets at Work

How beliefs about stress, ability, and effort shape performance and team culture.

Mindsets in Education

Stress and growth mindsets, and the metacognitive practices that help educators sustain their own well-being.

From Belief to Behavior

The metacognitive principles that make some interventions transformative — and others forgettable.

Past Audiences

  • American Federation of Teachers
  • International Association of Employee Assistance Professionals in Education (keynote)
  • Stanford undergraduate and graduate courses
  • San Francisco Human Resources Employee Wellness Leaders
  • Stanford Be Well Coaches · Stanford Design Your Life Course
  • Breathe For Change Educator Training Program
  • Menlo School full faculty and student body

Consulting & Advising

I take on a limited number of advisory engagements each year. These include:

  • Research advising (study design, measure development, intervention design)
  • Mindset-based well-being and performance programs
  • Workshops and keynote talks
  • Curriculum design for well-being and resilience programs
  • Applied research partnerships with athletic, educational, and clinical organizations

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