Dr. Marc Milstein

Keynotes by Speaker Dr. Marc Milstein

The Brain Science of Creating Happy Workplaces and Happy Employees

Two just-published studies uncovered that happiness boosts productivity and lifespan.   In fact, a happy employee is approximately 12 to 25% more productive.  On the other hand, one unhappy employee, making a salary of $65,000 dollars a year can cost a company about $4000 dollars in lost productivity a year.  Now imagine a company of 50 or 100 unhappy employees and how much that can hurt.   So how do we make people happy?  Sometimes the things we think are going to make us happier, don’t in fact make us any happier.

You will learn:

• The brain science-based surprising secrets to boost happiness and productivity in ourselves and those around us.
• How to create a happy work environment where employees want to come to work each day and stay at the company longer.
• Three simple steps any workplace can take to easily boost productivity.
• Three scientifically proven, actionable tips employees can do each day for a happiness bump.
• How to engage each employee to enthusiastically rise to their potential and beyond.

Boost Happiness, Lessen Stress and Anxiety and Take Control of Your Emotional Brain in our Fast Paced, Modern World

We all experience stress – some of it is good and some of it is bad. But chronic stress can destroy our brains and bodies, leading to disease and dysfunction from head to toe. There has been a revolution in our understanding of ways to control and minimize negative, chronic stress thanks to the wonders of brain science. Get the scoop on how simple, usable, day to day techniques can have a dramatic impact on our mental and physical health and why mindfulness is now mainstream brain science. Find out the latest scientific breakthroughs that unlock the secrets to a more balanced, happier life.

You will learn:

• What exactly is mindfulness and why is now being used in mainstream medicine to improve mental and physical health. What is real and what is hype when it comes to mindfulness.
• The truth about stress. Which kind of stress is actually good for you and what kind of stress is detrimental to your health.
• How we can control stress and even use stress to our advantage
• How to deal with nagging, negative thoughts and why they won’t go away. Three activities besides meditating that you can do each day that provides the benefits of mindfulness.

Keep Your Brain Young and Lower Risk for Alzheimer’s and Dementia

The statistics are staggering. 47 million people have dementia worldwide, and that number is expected to skyrocket to 115 million people by 2050.  Recently, we could not scientifically say we could lower our risk of developing Alzheimer’s and dementia, but now there is real excitement in this field as we now have a science-based understanding on how to lower our risks and keep our brain young.  In fact, recent studies estimate that about a third of dementia is preventable.  Surprisingly the secret to younger, healthier brain is not brain games, crossword puzzles or sudoku.  Hear the breakthrough science to really keep your brain young.

You will learn:

• The surprising steps you need to take every day to keep your brain young and healthy and lower your risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia.
• The startling links between Alzheimer’s and other common conditions.
• What accelerates the aging of your brain and how to avoid these traps.
• What is real and what is hype in the world of brain health.

Other Topics from Dr. Marc Milstein

• Make Better Decisions and Persuade Based on How Your Brain Works 
• The Surprising Link Between Your Gut, Your Brain, Your Stress and Your Health and How to Have a Healthy Gut (Dr. Milstein was recently featured on the Dr. Oz show discussing this topic)
• The Surprising Brain Science Secrets to Boosting Creativity, Collaboration, Memory, Focus and Innovative Thinking
• Master Sleep to Boost Your Brain, Maximize Energy and Slow Aging