A recovering neuroplasticity PhD turned career coach, my mission is to translate insights from neuroscience, positive psychology, and leadership research into concrete steps you can take to secure and thrive in careers that blend financial return with social impact and environmental stewardship in the private, non-profit, government or multi-lateral sectors.
For 16 years, I have been blending neuroscience and coaching insights to help leaders maximize their impact…
Turning complex scientific insights into compelling stories is one of the most rewarding parts of my impact journey…
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A first generation college graduate, I am a trained Brain and Cognitive Science PhD from the University of Rochester, and completed my post-doctoral research in learning and memory at the Brown University prior to becoming leadership and career coach. I distill the latest research in neuroplasticity, cognitive neuroscience, positive psychology, learning science and motivational psychology to support emerging and established leaders as they clarify their unique definition of success and secure career opportunities that blend financial rewards with social impact and environmental stewardship.
I draw from my experiences as a clinical psychologist in Europe, my research experience in the US, as well as my experiences as a global social entrepreneur and a trained leadership and career coach to catalyze behavioral change through coaching, innovative programs, and digital products.
I am passionate about building scalable online and in-person solutions to empower leaders to maximize money and meaning in their careers and lives.
Spanning more than twenty years, Dr. Boutla’s professional work has been dedicated to the empowerment of emerging and established leaders. Her award winning “triple fit” approach has been leveraged by her clients, corporate entities, lean startups, and fellowship programs focused on innovative programming anchored in the latest research in neuroplasticity, motivational psychology, and learning science.
A contributor to international news outlets, including Forbes, Fast Company, and Inc, Dr. Boutla provides her expert opinion and thought leadership on a wide variety of evidence-based cognitive neuroscience topics. Her deep knowledge of the brain mechanisms underlying our ability to learn, relate to others, as well as our leadership effectiveness makes her an authority in facilitating transformative learning outcomes within individuals. A discerning innovator, she approaches these topics with expertise and a continuous learning approach that lends a valuable perspective on current event news stories and is relatable to non-technical audiences.