Dr. Jody Carrington

Renowned Psychologist | Human Connection Expert | Bestselling Author

Accountability/Ownership, Business Strategy, Change Management, Communication, Community Building, Customer Experience, Education, Emerging Topics, Fresh Perspectives, Health & Wellness
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Dr. Jody Carrington is a renowned psychologist and a charismatic keynote speaker celebrated for her profound expertise in human connections. As a leading authority in addressing complex, human-centered challenges, Dr. Carrington excels in guiding individuals and organizations through the intricacies of re-establishing relationships in today’s increasingly disconnected society. She boldly believes that all humans have the capacity for good. However, so many of us these days, because of isolation and burnout, have lost access to that good.

Through her insightful analysis, Dr. Jody Carrington explores how societal detachment occurs and outlines practical, meaningful solutions for reconnection. Her approach combines a deeper understanding of how necessary acknowledgment has become and she underscores how this need is so much bigger than recognition. Her dynamic and heartfelt presentations, infused with humor and honesty, captivate and energize audiences worldwide.

She is the Founder and Principal Psychologist at Carrington & Company, has served as a civilian member of Canada’s national police force, the RCMP, and practiced with the most complex cases on a psychiatric inpatient unit. Dr. Jody Carrington’s balance as a devoted practitioner and brilliant communicator result in an ability to authentically connect through impactful presentations that has set a new bar in talking about the shifting landscape of mental health.

Dr. Jody Carrington has authored three best-selling books, including Feeling Seen (Harper Collins, 2022) and hosts the widely celebrated podcast, “Unlonely.” From major theatres, to convention halls of 5,000+, to boardrooms of 20 senior leaders, she revels in connecting and delighting an audience of any size. She champions the profound need for genuine human connection in an era often dominated by digital communication. Furthermore, Dr. Carrington’s work is trusted by many of the world’s Fortune 500 companies, professional sports teams, education and healthcare leaders. They share the common goal of solving core challenges in creating a new set of rules to support and motivate their teams.

What people are saying about Jody

We can confidently say that she had the entire 200+ audience members hanging on her every word.

– China National Offshore Oil Corporation

It is extremely difficult to find anybody that can pinpoint the essence of education more accurately than Dr. Jody Carrington. She is amazing and should be at our convention every year.

– Endless Skies Teachers’ Convention Association (ESTCA)

We have never had this level of reaction before and one that translated immediately into real world action. I am having her words played back to me in notes from our employees. My favourite thing is that our incredibly important entry level, front line teams are reaching out directly to the Regional President to say thank you for bringing Jody to them. That alone is priceless.

– RBC Royal Bank

For me, Dr. Carrington was the perfect mix of doctor, comedian, educator, and my friend next door…

– Collett School PAC Chair

The message today reminds us of what we do, who we work with and that we need to give ourselves grace as we continue to work together.

– Yellowknife Education District

Dr. Carrington's booking fee range is $10,000 - $15,000

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Speaking Topics: Dr. Jody Carrington

Leadership: Taking the Wheel in Complex Times
As a clinical psychologist and practitioner within a variety of organizations, Dr. Jody Carrington believes that every successful team must have the inherent ability to repair and reconnect if they ever hope to serve their clients well. In this keynote, Jody addresses the essentials to leadership that are often overlooked - building, healthy foundational relationships that foster a positive, dynamic workplace. By combining her expertise as a workplace leader and clinical psychologist, Dr. Jody motivates leaders and teams to change their team-building approach from the inside out.

Bringing fresh ways of thinking to classic problems, and bringing uplifting (and hilarious) stories to elevate the message, audiences leave inspired and empowered to make change.
Reignite: Building Resilience in the Age of Burnout
Many organizations continue to witness the impact of burnout, with reduced morale, low productivity and a lack of innovation . Emotional exhaustion, a lack of compassion, and an experience of futility have become common experiences for many teams. Dr. Jody has begun walking hundreds of organizations through the process of reconnection to combat burnout and build mental resilience. She provides specific strategies to shift culture, bringing hilarity and truth while reigniting purpose and productivity with this game-changing talk.
Unshakable: The Science of Leaders Who Last
In a time of constant change, pressure, and uncertainty, organizations don’t need louder leaders—they need unshakable ones. Yet very few organizations understand the psychology and neurophysiology shaping today’s leaders and teams, or what it actually takes to bring out the best in people under stress. This talk reframes leadership from the inside out, showcasing how nervous system literacy, predictability, repair, and presence first stabilize them, and only then, the people they lead. Organizations that understand these underpinnings can’t unsee them—and the result is transformative: leaders who remain steady under pressure, teams who feel safe enough to engage fully, and workplaces where purpose, empathy, innovation, and creativity can finally thrive.
The Power of Trust: The Key to Stronger Relationships and Leadership
Trust is the foundation of every meaningful relationship—it fuels connection, drives collaboration, and strengthens leadership, parenting, teaching, and personal relationships. Yet, trust is fragile; without it, communication falters, motivation wanes, and relationships break down.
Building and maintaining trust requires intentional effort. It starts with self-awareness and consistency, leading with vulnerability, and fostering psychological safety—creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, and valued. Trust is reinforced by honoring commitments, showing up authentically, and practicing deep, active listening. And when trust is broken? Repairing it requires acknowledgment, sincere apology, and changed behavior. Trust isn’t a one-time achievement—it’s a lifelong practice that fuels stronger connections, better communication, and a lasting impact in all areas of life.

Audience Takeaways:

• How to build trust through consistency, vulnerability, and psychological safety
• Practical strategies to repair trust when it’s broken and strengthen relationships in the process
• Why trust is the secret ingredient to leadership, teamwork, and personal connection
Regulate, Relate, Educate: Rebuilding Resilience in Our Schools
From relentless curriculum demands to the persistent challenge of digital distractions, today’s educators face unprecedented pressures. Renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Jody Carrington draws on her extensive experience to deliver an urgent, insightful message that educators didn’t know they needed. Blending her lived experience and research, Jody emphasizes that connection isn’t simply an additional task—it's the foundation upon which teaching and learning are built. Through this keynote, Dr. Jody demonstrates how authentic connection supports emotional regulation, resilience, and ultimately academic success, both within the classroom and beyond. Audiences will leave with practical tools and a renewed understanding of how prioritizing connection transforms education systems from the inside out.
Decoding Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence has long been discussed as a requirement for the “soft skills” in organizations; the things considered secondary after ensuring policies and procedures were firmly in place. Turns out, however, that the most mentally well, productive, and best-led teams these days, have a clear understanding of emotional intelligence. Despite technological advances that allow for efficiency and less face-to-face connection than ever before, we cannot automate relationships.

In this talk, Dr. Carrington helps audiences understand how to better perceive, control, and evaluate emotions, both in oneself and in others. This leads to more impactful leadership, reduces experiences of burnout and helps people better navigate challenging conversations and change.

From a neuro-physiological perspective, we will walk through what it means to access the best parts of ourselves and our employees and discuss practical, easily implemented strategies to create the most successful, connected teams.
Reconnection: The Foundation of Authentic Relationships
In today’s fast-paced, high-pressure workplaces, disconnection has become one of the greatest challenges facing teams. Miscommunication, burnout, and constant change can quietly erode trust and collaboration​ - yet the strength of any organization ultimately rests on the quality of its relationships.

In this energizing and deeply human keynote, Dr. Jody Carrington explores the transformative power of reconnection. As a renowned psychologist and one of North America’s most sought-after speakers, Dr. Jody brings humor, candor, and powerful insight into how authentic relationships are built, strengthened, and repaired.

The truth is: we are not born knowing how to repair ruptures in relationships​ - we must learn it. When leaders and teams understand how to reconnect after moments of stress, conflict, or change, they create cultures rooted in trust, resilience, and belonging.

Through engaging stories, research-based insight, and practical takeaways, Dr. Jody will challenge attendees to rethink the way they show up for one another​ - within their teams, their organizations, and the communities they serve.

Participants will leave with:
- A deeper understanding of why reconnection is essential to strong teams and cultures
- Practical tools for repairing disconnection and strengthening trust
- Strategies for fostering environments where people feel seen, valued, and supported
- Renewed clarity on the role authentic relationships play in organizational success

Insightful, relatable, and often hilarious, ​Jody will reminds us that when we learn how to reconnect​ - with ourselves and with each other​ - we build the kind of cultures where people and organizations truly thrive.

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