Little Minds, Big Feelings: The Science of How Emotions Shape Performance

How do emotions influence thinking, learning, and performance? A University of Toronto Professor in Developmental Psychology explores this question through nine experiments examining how children ages 5–10 understand the relationship between emotions, focus, and performance.

The talk draws on the speaker's academic background, including a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) and Master of Education (M.Ed.) from Harvard University, specializing in Human Development, Education, and Mind, Brain, and Education. Attendees will discover what young minds believe about feelings such as excitement, frustration, and nervousness, and how they think these emotions influence their ability to succeed at different tasks.

Expect insights into childhood development, human behaviour, and the science of learning in a relaxed, conversational setting. Guests are invited to arrive curious, enjoy a drink—coffee or alcoholic—and leave with new ideas to think about. 🧠