Dr. Luana Marques is a Harvard professor, best-selling author, and global keynote speaker specializing in high-performance leadership in uncertain times. As the creator of the Bold Move® framework, she equips individuals and organizations with the tools to override hesitation, embrace discomfort, and take decisive action — especially when the path ahead is unclear.

With two decades of research on the neuroscience of avoidance and decision-making under pressure,Dr. Luana has partnered with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and top-performing teams to transform the way leaders approach risk, uncertainty, and rapid change. Her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, The New York Times, Good Morning America, and more.

Dr. Luana’s keynotes combine scientific insights, high-energy storytelling, and real-world case studiesto help organizations move from hesitation to bold, strategic action—turning discomfort into acompetitive edge.

In a world of constant burnout, uncertainty, and rapid change, hesitation isn’t an option for decisiveleadership. Dr. Luana’s Bold Move® methodology provides the tools and playbook to navigatechallenges and thrive in today’s business landscape.