Case Kenny is an author, keynote speaker, and teacher on the linguistics and psychology of optimism. As Chief Optimist at Optimism.com, he is one of today’s leading voices on the psychology of optimism and the role language plays in shaping how we think, feel, and act.

His work has been featured on The Today Show, Good Morning America, Forbes, NBC, ABC, and numerous other media outlets. He has built a social audience of more than 1.9 million and has taught millions how to use “the language of optimism” to transform the way they think, feel, and act.

Case is the host of New Mindset, Who Dis?, a top-25 podcast with more than 800 episodes and over 40 million downloads. His viral writing on optimism, psychology, and self-talk reaches hundreds of millions of people each year.

Case’s academic background is in languages and linguistics, with a focus on Mandarin Chinese and Arabic and additional study of Hindi, Urdu, Italian, and Latin. That foundation informs his core expertise: more than 15 years studying the intersection of linguistics, psychology, and neuroscience - how language shapes expectation, perception, emotion, and behavior, and how the words we use influence the way we anticipate and respond to the future.

Through his signature Language of Optimism keynote, Case translates this work into clear, actionable frameworks for building greater optimism, resilience, and agency in both life and work. He has delivered keynotes and workshops for organizations including Meta, Nespresso, Mattel, the NFL, The Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, and leading universities and colleges; at conferences including SXSW, Cannes Lions, and VeeCon; and at events presented by Nike and Chase.

Case is the bestselling author of That’s Bold of You and The Opposite of Settling.

Beyond his writing and speaking, Case is an investor and advisor to companies across the wellness sector, spanning consumer products, technology, and live experiences.

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