Dr. Erin Eatough is an award-winning psychologist, author, and advisor specializing in employee well-being, leadership development, and  life-work alignment. Her research on workplace thriving has been widely published, with over 30 peer-reviewed academic articles and book contributions to her name.

 

Most recently, Dr. Eatough spearheaded Labs Go-to-Market at BetterUp, where she transformed a wealth of academic and proprietary customer data into actionable insights, commercial assets, productized experiences, and thought leadership, building the foundation for the human transformation category. Her expertise led to the creation of data-driven strategies demonstrating the ROI of people-focused investment. Dr. Eatough authored numerous impactful industry reports targeted to CHRO and CXO audiences on crucial topics like resilience, inclusivity, connection, future-minded leadership, and the ROI of coaching culture. Cumulatively, this research formed the cornerstone of BetterUp's go-to-market strategy, establishing trusted advisor status  and winning new business.

 

Serving as a scientist on loan and consultant, Dr. Eatough's sought-after expertise supports executives across Fortune 500 companies, driving strategic growth and addressing complex human issues. She combines cutting-edge data-driven insights with practical guidance and experience to help companies reshape thinking, processes, and practices for lasting impact.

 

Previously, Dr. Eatough served as a professor at the City University of New York, founding the Occupational Health Psychology Laboratory in the IO doctoral program.

 

A frequent speaker on large-scale stages, Dr. Eatough evangelizes and demystifies the science of human potential and thriving, both inside and outside the workplace. Featured in Forbes, Fortune, Inc, Fast Company, and more, her work as an author and scientist earns widespread recognition and awards like Stanley L. Saxton Applied Research Top Paper of Year. She's a regular guest on podcasts and webinars, and was honored to share the stage with luminaries like Malcolm Gladwell, Tim Ferriss, and Liz Wiseman—where her original research on work-life spillover garnered an award from industry leader, Qualtrics.

 

Dr. Eatough brings passion for the science and solutions of the work-life intersection. She is a mother, military spouse, and champion for women in leadership and is currently writing a book on the challenges facing the modern working mother.