Helping
Leaders
Thrive
in the
Workplace
SPEAKING
Taylor has spoken at 70+ conferences and events around the world. Her topics of expertise include:
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Employee engagement
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Team communication
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Burnout
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Authenticity
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Trust building
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Leadership skills
WORKSHOPS
Taylor has led 30+ university-level courses and
25+ private workshops for leaders and their teams. In her courses, participants learn:
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To improve leadership skills, presence, and visionary thinking
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Key factors for increasing employee engagement
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To communicate across departments, work styles, and cultures
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Warning signs of burnout and how to regain energy
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How to build a high-trust, values-based org culture
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Effective methods for managing change
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How to lead with influence, confidence, and authenticity
OFFERINGS​
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Events:
Keynotes, panels, conferences, continuing education, etc
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Group Sessions:
On-site and Zoom educational trainings for small groups leadership teams
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Consultation:
Private, one-on-one coaching and problem-solving sessions with leaders
BIO
As a workplace psychologist, Dr. Taylor Peyton offers keynotes, educational workshops, and personalized consulting sessions to organizations of all sizes—from Fortune 500 companies to professional associations. Her work applies evidence-based psychology to help leaders skillfully address challenges such as employee engagement, team communication, and burnout prevention.
With over 20 years of experience in leadership education, organizational behavior, and motivation science, she has worked with respected companies like Pfizer, Sandals Resorts, Hyatt Hotels, as well as innovative nonprofits and international startups. Dr. Peyton guides groups like these to develop impactful leadership for thriving and productive workplace cultures.
Taylor also shares her expertise in workplace psychology and leadership development through Boston University, where she teaches executive education programs as part-time faculty. Her approach blends data-driven insights with heartfelt storytelling, ensuring her clients walk away with practical solutions that inspire meaningful change.
Speaker, Author, Leadership Educator​​
​These experiences, along with her academic research and teaching, inform her ability to create transformative learning experiences for her clients. Whether speaking to large conference audiences or consulting with leadership teams in intimate settings, Taylor dedicates herself to inspire organizations and their people to achieve their full potential.
Dr. Peyton completed her Ph.D. in Leadership at the University of San Diego, her M.S. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at San Diego State, and B.S. in Psychology at Long Beach State.
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Taylor played Division 1 Volleyball in college and is a Southern California native who loves her warm winter coat. She lived in Boston as a full-time Leadership Professor at Boston University and will forever be a Red Sox fan...even when they're losing.
Keynote & Presentation Highlights
2024 Keynote
Charlotte, NC
2024 Workshop
Cairo, Egypt
How Motivation Science Can Enhance Mentorship. International Mentoring Association Bi-Annual Conference.
Leadership Fundamentals. Delivered to Executives of ALDAU at Hyatt.
2023 Workshop
Nosara, Costa Rica
2022 Workshop
Nosara, Costa Rica
Authentic Relating and Heart-Centered Leadership. Delivered to Lionheart Investors’ Circles.
Powerfully, Beautifully, Authentically You: How to "Be Yourself" while Leading Others. Delivered to Lionheart Investors’ Circles.
2022 Workshop
Paris, France
The Art of Leadership. Guest Lecturer for HEC Paris Executive MBA program.
2022 Conference Presentation
SHRM Israel
Carrot vs. Stick? The Spectacular Failure of Employee Reward and Punishment Systems.
2021 Keynote
Boston, MA
Why We Gather: The Essence of Authentic Connection. Destination East, Northstar Meetings Group.
2020 Panelist
Boston, MA
Shades of Power: The New Paradigm of Leadership. Film Panel at the International Leadership Association Global Conference.
2019 Research Presentation
San Diego, CA
A Model for Being Authentic. MEECO Leadership Institute, Master Executive Coaches, Annual Conference.
2017 Multiple Workshops
Stokholm, Sweden
Building Trust in Leaders. Presented to 150 leaders over a 5-day period, in partnership with Great Leaders’ Trust Days.
2017 Workshop
Newport Beach, CA
The Practice of Being Authentic. Presented to Super-Chair group at Vistage International.
2017 Workshop
San Diego, CA
How to Build a Values-Driven Culture. Delivered to entrepreneurs at Startup Leadership.
2016 Research Presentation
Victoria, BC, Canada
6th International Conference on Self-Determination Theory. Basic psychological needs and need thwarting as mediators between forms of perceived leader controlling behaviors, organizational politics, hard/soft forms of power, trust, and employee work intentions.
2017 Workshop
San Diego, CA
Lead Authentically: Create a Values-Driven Culture. Delivered to Startup Week.
PUBLICATIONS
Applied Articles
Academic Articles
