About

Alex Korb PhD is a neuroscientist, author, and personal development coach. He has studied the brain for over 20 years, and is the bestselling author of The Upward Spiral: Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of Depression, One Small Change at a Time. He earned his undergraduate degree in neuroscience at Brown University and then later completed a Ph.D. in neuroscience at UCLA. He has published over a dozen peer-reviewed journal articles on depression, neuromodulation, and other topics. He is currently an adjunct assistant professor at UCLA in the department of psychiatry and biobehavioral sciences

Based on the framework of his groundbreaking book, 10 years of coaching, decades of research, and his work at UCLA, he created his signature coaching program: The Upward Spiral Method. He helps smart, passionate people how they can reprogram stress and anxiety so they can enjoy greater success, be more present with loved ones, and unlock their full potential.

He writes a popular blog on how the tendencies of your brain can ruin or enrich your life. As a speaker he educates, motivates, and inspires organizations to understand the neuroscience of wellbeing and put it into practice. As a consultant he works with companies and organizations to help them improve communication about neuroscience and enhance employee wellbeing. His expertise extends into leadership and motivation, mindfulness, ultimate frisbee, and even stand-up comedy.