Renowned Behavioral Scientist and Positive Psychologist
Dr. Zelana Montminy: Biography at a Glance
- Dr. Zelana Montminy is a behavioral scientist with a fresh perspective rooted in the latest research.
- Dr. Zelana has advised hundreds of industry-leading companies and has partnered with a variety of schools and universities on resilience programming. Her clients include Coca-Cola, Estee Lauder, Bank of America, and Capital Group.
- She also makes ongoing contributions to the pages of Real Simple, Health Magazine, Parents, Redbook, Better Home & Gardens, People, Psychology Today, Huffington Post, and a variety of other editorials.
- As Executive Producer and lead on-camera talent, Dr. Zelana has headlined shows on the TV Guide Network, E! Entertainment Television, PopSugar Studios, and Awesomeness TV. She currently hosts a weekly Instagram Live show on her IGTV channel called Power Up! in which she interviews thought leaders and influencers through a mental health lens.
- Dr. Zelana's upcoming book, Finding Focus, offers a must-read action plan to reclaim your focus, direct your attention, and save your mind in an era of endless distraction.
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Dr. Zelana Montminy is a renowned behavioral scientist, a prominent figure in Positive Psychology, and one of Maria Shriver’s Architects of Change. She is the author of the bestselling 21 Days to Resilience: How to Transcend the Daily Grind, Deal with the Tough Stuff, and Discover Your Strongest Self and the upcoming Finding Focus: Own Your Attention in an Age of Distraction. Dr. Montminy has advised hundreds of industry-leading companies and has partnered with a variety of schools, universities, and non-profits on resilience and health & wellness programming. As a public speaker and consultant, some of her recent corporate clients include American Express, KPMG, Coca-Cola, Estee Lauder, Bank of America, Capital Group, Adidas, Victoria’s Secret, HMS Host, New Balance, Honey, Wedderspoon, Suja, Smashbox, Chobani, and YPO.
An advocate of mental fitness and cultural myth-busting, she appears regularly on shows such as Access Hollywood, The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Dr. Oz Show, The Doctors, PopSugar, among others. Dr. Montminy also makes ongoing contributions to a variety of editorials including Real Simple, Health Magazine, Parents, Redbook, Better Home & Gardens, People, Psychology Today, Huffington Post, Forbes, and the L.A. Times. She currently serves on several community and philanthropic advisory boards including the Los Angeles Advisory Council for Common Sense Media, and the Lovevery Scientific Advisory Board. She previously served on the Happiness Institute of Applied Research, as well as numerous committees of YPO in Los Angeles, the Pacific Region, and globally.
Dr. Montminy has a Doctor of Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, a Certificate in Nutrition from Cornell University, and holds a Bachelor of Science, Honors, from Pomona College. She is a published author in over 15 languages and has enjoyed a wide-spanning performing arts career, including multiple national anthem singing performances for the San Diego Padres, Boston Red Sox, piano competitions, commercial and music video appearances and national poetry awards.
Topics
The Attention Revolution: Why Focus is Your Greatest Untapped Advantage
Your attention is being hijacked—and it’s costing you. Learn how to take it back, sharpen your mind, and train your brain for deep, sustained focus.
Resilience Over Hustle: Why Mental Agility, Not More Effort, Creates Lasting Success
Thriving isn’t about working harder—it’s about thinking smarter. Adaptability—not just grit—separates those who burn out from those who break through.
Burnout Isn’t Inevitable—It’s a Focus Crisis: How to Reset, Refuel & Take Back Control
Building resilience and restoring passion in a high-demand world.
From Overwhelmed to Clear & Capable: How to Train Your Brain to Handle More With Less Stress
Overload isn’t a time-management issue—it’s a mental bandwidth issue. Learn to clear the noise, make smarter decisions, and do more with less stress.
Mastering the Modern Mind: The Blueprint for Clarity, Confidence & Deep Work
The ability to cut through noise and think sharply is your biggest advantage. Train your brain to stay present, make smarter decisions, and perform at your highest level.
The Future of Focus: Leading with Clarity in a Culture of Noise
Leadership isn’t about doing more—it’s about seeing more. The leaders who create clarity, not chaos, will be the ones who win.
The Distraction-Proof Leader: How to Cut Through the Noise & Make Smarter Decisions
Great leaders don’t just know what to say yes to—they know what to ignore. Learn to filter distractions, sharpen decision-making, and lead with focus.
CareerCulture by Design (For Workplaces & Leadership)
Why Traditional Workplaces Are Failing & How to Fix Them
The Mental Health Crisis on Campus (For College & University Students)
What Students Actually Need (That No One’s Teaching Them)
Raising Resilient Kids (For Parents & Educators)
Why Making Life Easier for Them Makes Adulthood Harder
Holding It Together While Falling Apart (For Navigating Grief & Loss)
The Mental Strength to Keep Moving Forward
