Brad Stulberg

Brad Stulberg serves as an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Management and Policy at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. His work bridges academic research with practical application in mental health, well-being, and sustainable excellence across diverse performance domains.

His educational background includes a Master of Health Services Administration (MHSA) from the University of Michigan in 2012 and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from the same institution in 2008.

Stulberg's research examines universal principles of mental health and mastery that transcend specific fields, emphasizing evidence-based practices for fulfillment and sustainable success. He investigates how philosophical and psychological foundations of excellence apply equally to Olympic athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, and academics, with a focus on avoiding burnout while maximizing potential through grounded practices.

As a bestselling author, he has written The Practice of Groundedness and Master of Change, and co-authored Peak Performance and The Passion Paradox. His work regularly appears in The New York Times (as a regular contributor), The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, and Outside Magazine (where he serves as contributing editor) through his multimedia platform The Growth Equation. In his coaching practice, he partners directly with executives, physicians, athletes, and entrepreneurs to develop mental skills and enhance well-being, creating a synergistic feedback loop between his writing and applied work.