Helping people think better, work better, and live better.
I'm Dr. Catherine Franssen, a neuroscientist, educator, speaker, and consultant who helps people apply science to everyday challenges - from stress and leadership to learning, neurodiversity, and human performance.
Who I AmScience made practical.
For more than two decades, I've studied how people learn, decide, adapt, and thrive. Today, I translate research into practical tools that help individuals and organizations navigate complexity with greater confidence and clarity.
Whether I'm teaching anatomy, leading a faculty workshop, speaking to business leaders, or writing about pumpkin spice, my goal remains the same: to make science useful, accessible, and human.
WORK
Speaking, consulting, coaching, and workshops designed to help people and organizations thrive.
LEARN
Courses, articles, books, and resources for lifelong learners and curious minds.
IMPACT
Community initiatives, advocacy, and projects that build confidence and belonging.
Featured TopicsStress & Resilience
CALM™ tools for navigating uncertainty and preventing burnout.
Leadership & Decision-Making
Understanding human behavior and building stronger teams.
Neurodiversity & Inclusive Learning
Supporting different brains in schools and workplaces.
Learning & Student Success
Evidence-based strategies for engagement and achievement.
Human Performance
Practical tools for sustainable success.
Nutrition & Mental Well-Being
The relationship between food, behavior, and health.
As Seen InCNN | Washington Post | Reader's Digest | Real Simple | HuffPost | CNN Business
Current ProjectsCALM the Chaos
Key principles to manage real-life stress based on neuroscience.
Glitteracy
Building confidence through books, stories, and positive representation.
The College Success Lab
Helping students build effective learning habits.
