When:
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT
Audience: Faculty/Staff - Student - Public - Post Docs/Docs - Graduate Students
Contact:
Julie Deardorff
(847) 467-3147
Julie.deardorff@northwestern.edu
Group: School of Education and Social Policy
Category: Academic
Join us for a virtual book talk with Ethan Kross, one of the world’s leading experts on the science of the inner voice and emotion regulation. Drawing from his bestselling book “Chatter” and his new release “Shift,” Kross will illuminate why our internal dialogues so often turn against us—and what we can do to regain control.
During this live, one-hour conversation, we will explore:
- Why humans have an inner voice in the first place, and what happens when it spirals into “chatter.”
- The science behind how people can shift their emotions and attention—especially under stress.
- Evidence-based tools for improving performance, strengthening relationships, and leading more effectively.
- How individuals can quiet unproductive rumination, harness their inner coach, and cultivate long-term resilience.
The session will begin with a facilitated conversation between Ethan Kross and Ryan Smerek, followed by answering questions from the audience.
Come ready to learn strategies you can apply immediately to your work, relationships, and well-being.