Plan a Seamless, Engaging Event with Dr. AJ
Dr. AJ brings more than expertise—she brings partnership. Known for her magnetic delivery, joyful energy, and rock-solid preparation, Dr. AJ ensures your event is both seamless for you and unforgettable for your audience. Let’s work together to deliver an experience your audience will remember—one that’s engaging, actionable, and seamlessly executed from start to finish. You’ll find all the downloadable resources and technical details here to make planning smooth and stress-free.
“Dr. AJ is known for science-based insights, commanding delivery, and presentations tailored to your audience’s needs.”
Dr. AJ delivers TriEdge Leadership® Performance Medicine—science-based keynotes and solutions designed to drive sustainable high performance across leaders, teams, and organizations.
Meet Dr. AJ
Dr. AnJenette Afridi, PsyD, MA, known as Dr. AJ, is a Keynote Speaker, Behavioral Scientist, Doctor of Psychology, and Author. Dr. AJ is the Founder of TriEdge Leadership® Performance Medicine, a leader in performance medicine, and a trusted voice in executive performance, delivering science-based solutions designed to sustain high performance in leaders and teams. With decades of experience, she enables organizations to move beyond check-the-box wellness efforts to embed measurable, lasting capacity where it matters most.
Dr. AJ holds, with highest honors, a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Behavioral Science, a Master’s degree (MA) in Sport Psychology, an Organizational Psychology Certification, and over 15 years of post-graduate education in Complementary Medicine at Harvard Medical School. With early roots as a theatre professional and a Bachelor’s degree (BA) in Drama and Theatre Arts, she brings a commanding presence and magnetic delivery to the stage. Her work blends rigorous academic training with real-world application to optimize the mental, physical, and emotional performance edge of leaders and teams. Dr. AJ is an active member of the National Speakers Association (NSA), NSA of Northern California (NSANC), eSpeakers, and a lifelong member of the American Psychological Association (APA).
Dr. AJ's award-winning master's project, Participation Motivation of Women Golfers, earned the Certificate of Honor, which reflected her early commitment to understanding the science behind human drive. Her doctoral project research, Ultra-Processed Foods and Mental Health, was a 276-page investigation into how ultra-processed foods (UPFs) impact biological, psychological, socio-economical, and socio-environmental performance. Adapted into the professional white paper, The Performance Cost of UPFs: Why Leaders Can’t Afford Ultra-Processed Fuel, this work is designed to inform, empower, and elevate high-performing leaders, teams, and organizations. It reflects Dr. AJ’s commitment to translating cutting-edge science into actionable strategies that strengthen the mental, physical, and emotional performance edge central to TriEdge Leadership® Performance Medicine. Her research is also in development as a book.
From Silicon Valley boardrooms to global leadership forums, Dr. AJ delivers keynote presentations that equip executive audiences with clarity, conviction, and actionable science. Whether delivered onsite or virtually, her insights transform organizations facing decision fatigue, disengagement, and quiet under-performance—replacing decline with sustainable, measurable high performance.
Dr. AJ’s keynotes are engaging, relatable, and actionable—empowering leaders and teams to recognize what holds them back, rewire their habits, and reclaim their mental, physical, and emotional edge for sustainable high performance.
✔ Keynote Presentations (single events or series)
✔ Delivered in-person and/or virtual for maximum reach and flexibility
✔ Science-backed insights tailored to high-stakes leadership audiences
✔ Designed to engage, equip, and inspire executive leaders and their teams
Technical Requirements
To ensure the best experience for your audience, please provide:
• Wireless Lavalier Microphone (preferred) or Handheld Mic
• Confidence Monitor
• Projector and Screen (16:9 format) with HDMI/VGA/DVI input
• Audio Output for any sound cues or video
• Accessible Power Outlet Near Stage/Podium
• Reliable Internet Connection (for virtual/hybrid delivery)
• Tech Check 24–48 Hours Before Event (onsite or virtual)
Note: Dr. AJ presents from a MacBook Pro and Logitech wireless presentation clicker. Please ensure compatibility with your AV system.
Why Meeting Planners Choose Dr. AJ
✔ Professional Stage Roots
In her early career, Dr. AJ earned a Bachelor’s degree in Drama and Theatre Arts Education and founded her own theater company—experience that laid the groundwork for her pivot into professional speaking and her science-backed approach to leadership performance.
✔ Science-Based, Strategy-Driven Content
Every keynote is grounded in evidence-based research and practical strategies tailored to today's executive challenges. No fluff—just actionable insights that deliver real results.
✔ Engaging, Relatable, and Actionable Delivery
Dr. AJ combines decades of academic rigor with a commanding stage presence. She doesn’t just inform—she energizes, engages, and empowers leaders and teams to take meaningful action.
✔ Customizable for Your Audience
Whether addressing executive teams, high-performing departments, or all-hands events, Dr. AJ’s presentations are designed to meet the unique needs of your organization and goals.
✔ Professionalism You Can Count On
Easy to work with. Conscientious. Responsive. Dr. AJ values your trust and follows through at every stage—from planning to delivery—ensuring a seamless experience for meeting planners and participants alike.
✔ Designed for Lasting Impact
More than a talk, this is Performance Medicine in motion. Attendees leave with clear, science-based tools to sustain high performance and drive meaningful change long after the event.