Organizational Psychologist; Leading Expert on Work Loneliness, Psychological Safety, and the Interpersonal Impact of AI; Founder of The Institute for Life at Work

Boston, MA, USA
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Connie Hadley Biography

Organizational psychologist Constance (Connie) Noonan Hadley is the Founder and Chief Scientist of the Institute for Life at Work. She is a globally recognized expert on work loneliness, psychological safety, team effectiveness, employee well-being, and the interpersonal impact of AI. Her current studies examine how AI adoption is reshaping connection, trust, and collaboration among colleagues.

Dr. Hadley is also a fellow at the Institute for Leadership & Work and former faculty member at the Boston University Questrom School of Business. She serves as a regular consulting researcher at Microsoft on AI and the future of work projects.

With collaborators from around the world, Dr. Hadley conducts scholarly research with an applied lens. Her goal is to improve work life for all employees. Her research has been published in journals and magazines including Harvard Business Review, MIT Sloan Management Review, Human Relations, Group & Organization Management, and The Leadership Quarterly.

As a subject-matter expert, Dr. Hadley’s work and commentary are featured regularly in press outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Business Insider, Financial Times, The New York Times, Fortune, Forbes, CNN, and Fast Company.

Dr. Hadley is also a well-known speaker and advisor to global organizations through the Stern Strategy Group, speaking on human-centered work in the age of AI, social connection, psychological safety, and team effectiveness. Her clients include members of Fortune 500 companies, professional service firms, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.

Dr. Hadley holds a PhD in organizational behavior and MA in social psychology from Harvard University, an MBA in strategic and human resource management from The Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania), and a BA in psychology from Princeton University.

Previously, she worked in management consulting at McKinsey & Company and in marketing and operations at General Mills, Inc. She mentors first-generation low-income students and serves on the Board of Trustees at MGB McLean Hospital, a worldwide leader in behavioral and mental health.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/08/2026.

Connie Hadley Speaking Topics

  • Human-Centered Work in the Age of AI and Automation

    In this future-oriented talk, Connie Hadley, Ph.D. emphasizes why – and how – organizations should focus on employee well-being, even in the age of AI. Drawing from her in-depth research, Hadley explains the positive impact of human-centered approaches on workers, companies and societies. She emphasizes the urgency of incorporating best practices in people management while implementing AI to avoid worst case scenarios. Leaders will learn how to resist the false dichotomy between humanity and technology, and to think more holistically about the opportunities at hand. Attendees walk away with practical strategies for ensuring that work remains meaningful, collaborative and human centered.

  • Unlocking the Full Potential of Teams

    In this talk, Connie Hadley, Ph.D. explains how teams can be redesigned to foster high performance, learning and connection. Leveraging her research and consulting experience, she explains the core design features and processes that bring out the best in teams. Topics include AI-fueled collaboration, meeting management, psychological safety, social connection, and conflict handling skills. Practical examples of successful team-level interventions will be highlighted to show the path forward. Ultimately, leaders will learn how to create environments where success is a shared responsibility and teamwork is supercharged by technology.

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Connie Hadley Videos

Connie Hadley - How to Solve the Loneliness Epidemic

Connie Hadley - How to Solve the Loneliness Epidemic

Despite growing awareness about the loneliness epidemic in the United States, and the negative effects of employee disengagement, the problems...

Connie Noonan Hadley - "Lancefield on the Line"

Connie Noonan Hadley - "Lancefield on the Line"

How to overcome loneliness at work

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Connie Hadley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Human-Centered Work in the Age of AI and Automation, Unlocking the Full Potential of Teams, Leveraging the Power of Psychological Safety, Keeping the Workforce Together: Social Connection in the Age of AI, The Art of Effective Negotiations and AI and the Human Side of Work. The estimated speaking fee range to book Connie Hadley for your event is available upon request. Connie Hadley generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Heather E. McGowan, Erica Dhawan, Seth Mattison, Adrian Gostick and Nicole Yeary. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Connie Hadley for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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