Helping Organizations Think Better, Connect Better & Perform Better

Alex McBrairty delivers psychology-backed keynotes and workshops that give teams practical frameworks to improve resilience, build trust, and elevate performance.

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Meet Alex

Alex McBrairty

Keynote Speaker · Psychology-Based Human Performance

Alex McBrairty knows what it takes to transform from the inside out — because he's lived it. After a childhood struggling with obesity, Alex lost over 75 pounds and went on to compete in fitness competitions, earn a degree in Psychology, and build a nationally recognized coaching practice.

Today he's a sought-after speaker who brings practical psychology and repeatable frameworks to every stage. His talks aren't built around motivation — they're built around changing the way people think and connect, so performance improves long after the event ends.

Alex has delivered keynotes and workshops for corporate teams, healthcare organizations, fitness conferences, and dance organizations nationwide. He's been featured in Forbes, USA Today, Women's Health, and Muscle & Fitness. In 2016, he received the Community Leadership Award from the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition.

B.A. Psychology NASM Certified Presidential Council Award Behavior Change Specialist Published Author

Signature Talks

Think Better.
Connect Better.

Two proprietary frameworks rooted in practical psychology — designed to improve how your people think, connect, and perform. Available as keynotes (45–60 min), workshops (90 min–half day), or multi-day seminar series.

Signature Keynote · Think Better

The Internal Eye Exam

How the Way You See Shapes Everything You Do

People don't respond to reality — they respond to their perception of it. The Internal Eye Exam introduces the L.E.N.S. framework (Look, Evaluate, Neutralize, Shift) — a practical system for recognizing and reframing the cognitive distortions that drive poor decisions, resistance to feedback, and fear of change. Grounded in psychology and delivered through raw personal storytelling, this talk gives your audience a repeatable tool for building resilience, self-efficacy, and confidence.

The L.E.N.S. framework — a four-step system for seeing situations more clearly
How to identify the hidden beliefs quietly sabotaging goals and performance
Why self-awareness — not motivation — is the real driver of lasting change

Best for: Corporate events · Leadership retreats · Healthcare organizations · Team offsites · Dance conventions

Signature Keynote · Connect Better · Based on the Forthcoming Book

The Friendship Formula

The Psychology of Building Trust, Belonging & Real Connection

Most of us never learned how to intentionally build trust and belonging — we just got lucky as kids. Proximity and free time did the work for us. But as adults, careers and responsibilities slowly drain our social lives until one day we realize we're disconnected and don't know how to fix it. Based on Alex's forthcoming book and his own experience rebuilding a social life from zero, this talk introduces a three-stage framework rooted in social psychology: Familiarity (how proximity and repeated exposure spark connection), Likability (why shared values matter more than charisma), and Vulnerability (the act of letting people in that transforms acquaintances into real friends).

Why adult friendship is so hard — and why it's not your fault
The three psychological stages that turn strangers into close friends
How to become magnetic in social environments to make more friends

Best for: Corporate culture events · HR & People conferences · Healthcare organizations · Universities · Employee wellness programs · Leadership retreats

Custom Talks & Workshops

Alex also develops custom keynotes and workshops tailored to your audience and outcomes. Past topics include:

Resilience & Adaptability in Times of Change

Psychological Safety & Workplace Belonging

Peak Performance Mindset for Athletes & Dancers

Leadership Communication & Team Trust

The Psychology of Sustainable Weight Loss

Employee Wellness Beyond the Gym

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