Dr. Alyssa Birnbaum helps organizations stop throwing employees onto the "AI bandwagon" and start actually listening to what they need to thrive in an AI-powered workplace.
As an organizational psychologist and founder of Teal Elephant, she's discovered something most leaders miss: employees don't want "safe AI nuggets" handed to them—they want to explore, experiment, and push boundaries. Her research-backed approach transforms AI skeptics into AI champions by addressing the real barriers to adoption that traditional "AI readiness" or "AI maturity" assessments completely overlook.
Dr. Birnbaum's audiences leave with concrete strategies they can implement Monday morning—whether that's creating psychological safety for AI experimentation, identifying hidden AI champions in their workforce, or building the kind of workplace connections that make change actually stick. Her TEDx talk on building stronger workplace connections has helped thousands of professionals foster authentic relationships in both remote and in-person environments.
With a PhD in Positive Organizational Psychology and partnerships spanning Fortune 500 companies (Accenture, Johnson & Johnson) to innovative startups, she brings both academic rigor and real-world impact to every presentation. Her signature blend of data-driven insights and genuine warmth creates an experience that's as engaging as it is actionable.
Currently pioneering AI listening methodologies, Dr. Birnbaum is also developing frameworks for family-building friendly workplaces—because she believes every aspect of employee wellbeing matters. Her speaking topics range from AI adoption and change management to burnout prevention and workplace connection, all grounded in positive psychology and delivered with infectious enthusiasm.
Book Dr. Birnbaum when you want your audience to feel genuinely heard, leave with practical tools, and walk away energized about creating workplaces where people don't just survive—they truly thrive.