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Speaker & neuroscientist on culture

Marcia Goddard

Transform workplace culture with Dr. Marcia Goddard, speaker and neuroscientist. Marcia works with teams to enhance diversity, wellbeing, and performance management, delivering science-backed insights for ABN AMRO, Deloitte, and The Contentment Foundation.

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Marcia Goddard, Speaker | Neuroscientist, DEI
Marcia Goddard

Marcia Goddard

Amsterdam, Netherlands

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£6–10k

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Marcia Goddard's biography

At a glance

  • Neuroscientist bridging science and business
  • Expert in neurodiversity and workplace culture
  • Chief Corporate Officer at The Contentment Foundation
Marcia Goddard is a neuroscientist dedicated to bridging the gap between science and business, while challenging stereotypes surrounding neurodiversity. As an accomplished science communicator and renowned keynote speaker, Marcia engages with teams on a range of important topics, including diversity, equity, and inclusion, mental health and wellbeing, recruitment, performance management, and learning and development. In addition to her impressive background in academia, Marcia has also gained valuable industry experience by studying work floor behavior and culture within Formula 1 teams. She has held positions as the Head of Science and Innovation at YoungCapital and the Head of People and Culture at Tony's Chocolonely. This unique combination of scientific expertise and practical experience allows Marcia to truly understand what it takes to build a high-performing team. Marcia's highly sought-after neuroscientific insights have been shared with esteemed organizations such as ABN AMRO, Deloitte, and Total Specific Solution. In January 2022, she joined The Contentment Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing lasting wellbeing to one billion people within a single generation. Marcia serves as Chief Corporate Officer and is a member of the Executive Board. If you're seeking expert advice to help cultivate a company culture that enables your entire team to thrive, look no further than Dr. Marcia Goddard.

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Dr. Marcia offers your team neuroscientific insights into diversity, mental health, and high performance. Her unique blend of academic and industry experience empowers businesses to foster inclusive cultures, enhance wellbeing, and drive success. Elevate your organization with strategies rooted in cutting-edge neuroscience.

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Email marcia.goddard@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Marcia's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
What is Marcia Goddard's speaking style like?
Marcia Goddard draws on her neuroscience background and field research — including the study of work floor behaviour within Formula 1 teams — to translate academic findings into practical frameworks for workplace culture, DEI, and performance management.
What topics does Marcia Goddard specialise in?
Marcia Goddard speaks on neurodiversity, diversity and inclusion, mental health and wellbeing, recruitment, performance management, and learning and development. She holds a doctorate in neuroscience and serves as Chief Corporate Officer and Executive Board member at The Contentment Foundation, with prior leadership roles as Head of People and Culture at Tony's Chocolonely and Head of Science and Innovation at YoungCapital.
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