Annie Murphy Paul

Annie Murphy Paul is a journalist, author, and speaker who serves as an expert on learning, creativity, and human potential. She is the author of several best-selling books, including The Cult of Personality: How to Unleash the Power of Introverts in a Hyper-Connected World, The Learning Habit: A Groundbreaking Approach to Increasing Your Child’s Academic Success and Your Own Emotional Well-Being, Origins: How the Nine Months Before Birth Shape the Rest of Our Lives, and her most recent publication Brilliant: The New Science of Smart.

Annie Murphy Paul’s background in writing and journalism has helped her become an authority on understanding the science and psychology of learning, creativity, health, and human potential. She was the lead investigative journalist on the New York Times Magazine feature “A Guide to Learning,” one of the earliest pieces to explore the science of education. She has also written for Time, Newsweek, The New York Times, Salon, and O, The Oprah Magazine. Additionally, Paul is a sought-after speaker at various events, including TEDx, and serves as a consultant to organizations such as Apple and LinkedIn.

Annie Murphy Paul’s books offer a unique perspective on learning and personal development. In The Cult of Personality, Paul examines the inner workings of introversion and extroversion and shows how both are important in the modern world. In The Learning Habit, she takes a deeper dive into understanding the science of learning and provides insight into parenting and teaching children in the age of screen time. Origins explores the nine-month time period before birth and its profound effects on the rest of our lives. Finally, Brilliant looks at the latest research in neuroscience and cognition to explore what it takes to think, learn, and succeed in the modern world.

In addition to her books, an organization Paul started called Brilliant Minds, focuses on helping children succeed in school and life. An interactive community, Brilliant Minds offers book clubs, webinars, online courses, and one-on-one coaching. The organization also offers a wide range of resources, materials, and assessments to help educators, parents, and students understand, nurture, and maximize human potential.

Annie Murphy Paul’s work has been featured in a variety of leading publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, New York Magazine, and The New Yorker. She was also named one of The Daily Beast’s “101 Smartest People in the World.” And, with her inspirational and accessible approach to uncovering the science of learning, she has become an important voice in the conversation on raising children, learning, creativity, and human potential.