ANAHITA MOGHADDAM
Anahita Moghaddam is the founder of Neural Beings, a discipline devoted to human intelligence through warm-heartedness and clarity of perception.
Her methodology draws on Contemplative Science, which blends Buddhist psychology, philosophy and practice with modern neuroscience and psychology. Anahita makes complex interdisciplinary research accessible, contemporary, and relevant to a broader audience — particularly decision-makers who can use this knowledge to impact the collective experience by fostering wiser leadership, shaping more compassionate policies, and cultivating systems that prioritise human and ecological well-being.
Anahita serves as a coach to executives, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders, and facilitates workshops for global organizations seeking meaningful impact.
With 20+ years of training in Eastern contemplative traditions, particularly under His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and formal studies in contemplative neuroscience and psychology from the Nalanda Institute for Contemplative Science in NY, an MA in Social Anthropology from The School of Oriental and African Studies, London, and a BA in Marketing & Advertising from the London School of Communications.
Anahita has worked with Fortune 500 companies, political institutions, and global forums, guiding individuals and systems toward greater clarity, integrity, and relational intelligence. Before Neural Beings, she produced macro-economic country reports for Forbes, The Times, and The Washington Post, working across Croatia, Botswana, Indonesia, and the UAE.
Her work is rooted in depth, cultural fluency, and the understanding that the upside of human potential is not to be hoped for — but cultivated.
Anahita is Iranian-German and currently based in Hamburg, Germany. Anahita’s favorite mode of creative expression is dance. She is trained in Persian Sufi dance and other ethnic and contemporary styles, and performs on special occasions. She tries to not take herself too seriously.
INSPIRATION
& ICONS
Anahita draws deep inspiration from the world’s wisdom traditions, especially from her teacher, His Holiness the Dalai Lama. She also finds serious creative fuel in rock’n’roll, with a heartfelt devotion to her musical icons—among them Patti Smith, Pink Floyd, Metallica, Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead, Freddie Mercury, and many other nonconformists, vanguards, and rebels.
Though her rock star dreams never quite materialised (despite numerous playback performances on dining tables around the world), she now channels that spirit into her keynotes, which often feature meditations on rock lyrics—and the occasional unexpected musical surprise.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Kindness
Intelligence
Rebellion
Humour
Authenticity
3 Talks: The Contemplative Science of Happiness - Neue House / NYC 2019
Workshop: Happiness at Work - Sustainable Brands / Paris 2019
Panel: Women in Space - Singularity University / NYC 2019
Keynote: Women, Work & Happiness - World Happiness Summit / Miami 2019 with Mo Gawdat
Keynote: Mind of an Awakening Leader - Boma Germany Summit / Berlin 2019
Keynote: The Upside of Human Potential - The Assemblage / NYC 2019
Workshop: Inner Progress & Realizing the Upside of Human Potential - Les Napoleons / Val D’Isere 2019
Keynote: Leadership in a Disruptive Age - Masters and Robots / Warsaw 2019
Panel: Positive Organizations - Masters & Robots / Warsaw 2019 with Mo Gawdat
Masterclass: Feminine Leadership - Masters & Robots with Russel Reynolds Associates and Google Campus / Warsaw 2019
Workshop: The Science of Happiness - The Assemblage / NYC 2018 with Mo Gawdat
Masterclass: Positive Innovation at Scale - Hub Institute / Paris 2018 with Mo Gawdat
Workshop: Positivity, Intelligence & Leadership - The Positive Innovation Club / NYC 2018
Talk: Contemplative Science of Happiness - Open Circles / Bali 2018
Weekend Retreat: Positive Innovation - The Camp / Aix-en Provence 2018
Keynote: Thriving from the Inside Out - Harvard Business School Club / NYC 2016
Talk: Neuroscience of Mindfulness - Soho House / NYC 2015
Keynote: Wisdom x Leadership in the AI Era - We Make Future / Bologna 2024
Panel: Women in AI - We Make Future / Bologna 2024
The Science of Self-Leadership - BNP Paribas Poland / Gdansk 2024 for Executives and Board of Directors
Self-Leadership and the Upside of Human Potential - Lufthansa Technic / Hamburg 2024 for Leadership Team
Self-Leadership and the Upside of Human Potential - Ennismore / Dubai 2024 for graduates of the ENNISMORE General Managers Training
Online Keynote: Women, Work, Intelligence / Lufthansa Female Network / 2023
Self-Leadership and the Upside of Human Potential - Hyundai / Frankfurt 2023 for European Leadership Team
Online Keynote: Self, Disruption & The Upside of Human Potential - Ceo.org / 2023
Self, Innovation and The Upside of Human Potential - SAP / Online 2022 For the winners of the Hasso Plattner Founders Award
Entrepreneurship and The Upside of Human Potential - Bauer Publishing / Hamburg 2023 for Editorial Team
Online Keynote: Mental Suffering as an Invitation to Inner Peace - Boma / Berlin 2020
Online Keynote: Mind of an Intelligent Leader - Masters and Robots / 2020
Online Roundtable: Improve the way the world is led - Masters & Robots with Russel Reynolds Associates / 2020
Panel: The Future of Technology and Digital Transformation Post-Pandemic - World Youth Forum / Sharm El Sheikh 2020
Keynote: Happiness at Work - Sustainable Brands / Paris 2019 with Mo Gawdat
HIGHLIGHT OF KEYNOTES AND WORKSHOPS
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