Author of Instinct (Kensington)
Dr. Rebecca Heiss is an evolutionary behaviorist and professional speaker dedicated to helping individuals overcome ancient biological limitations. Her research, which has been designated “transformative” by the National Science Foundation, focuses on identifying the subconscious fears that hinder modern success. She is the founder and CEO of Icueity, a continuous 360-review app designed to provide users with ongoing feedback to enhance self-awareness and personal growth.
A frequent international speaker and TEDx presenter, Rebecca Heiss has a background in education, having taught at the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics. She was also a founding faculty member for a startup school focused on nurturing entrepreneurial mindsets through impact-based learning.
Her book, Instinct: Rewire Your Brain with Science-Backed Solutions to Increase Productivity and Finish What You Start, was published in April 2021. In it, she provides strategies to “rewire” the brain, moving past the evolutionary instincts that lead to stress and stagnation in a world that no longer requires those specific survival mechanisms.