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FUTURE OF PERFORMANCE

LEVERAGE SCIENCE-BACKED METHODS TO FUEL WELLBEING, UNLEASH POTENTIAL, AND PROPEL BUSINESS SUCCESS

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DR. JAMES HEWITT HAS IMPACTED AUDIENCES IN OVER 30 COUNTRIES ACROSS MULTIPLE SECTORS, INCLUDING

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Leaders and organizations worldwide are aiming for peak performance

but feeling the strain of balancing employee wellbeing, business demands, and rapid technological changes.

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And while companies are spending over $60 billion dollars each year to address these challenges1, 90% of employees report their work lives are getting worse.2

We Need a New Approach

We Need a

New Approach.

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HELLO, I’M
DR. JAMES
HEWITT

HUMAN PERFORMANCE SCIENTIST, AUTHOR, CONSULTANT, AND KEYNOTE SPEAKER

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For over two decades, I’ve been researching human performance and helping top organizations worldwide unlock sustainable success.

My journey began as a full-time racing cyclist. I wasn’t the most gifted athlete, but I leveraged cutting-edge technologies and innovative training methods to push my limits. While I didn’t achieve the podiums I dreamed of, I discovered a deeper passion—understanding what drives peak performance—and an intriguing question:

“What does it take to achieve extraordinary performance without sacrificing wellbeing?”

This question drove me to seek out, study, and work with elite performers in both sports and business—from Formula 1 teams to Fortune 500 executives—revealing how the principles of sustainable high performance can unlock extraordinary potential and drive transformative success.

Along the way, I earned a PhD in Performance Science from Loughborough University, ranked #1 globally for Sport, Exercise, and Health Science3, and founded the Knowledge Work Lab, a consultancy that empowers organizations to thrive by enhancing both performance and wellbeing.

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I’ve also had the privilege of sharing my insights on global stages, including:

  • Three World Economic Forum Annual Meetings in Davos,
  • Business conferences such as the Nordic Business Forum, where I was one of 12 speakers, including former President Barack Obama,
  • And for top-ranked International Business Schools including Duke and IMD.
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THROUGH MY KEYNOTES AND CONSULTING,

I translate science into effective strategies that equip leaders and their teams to create workplaces where people don’t just survive but thrive and where employees and organizations can reach their potential with a measurable commercial impact.

IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE THE FUTURE YOU WANT TO CREATE FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION, I’D LOVE TO HELP.

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“James’ knowledge in performance science coupled with business acumen is something that companies and individuals can draw on in a wide variety of ways; anyone working with James will very quickly be able to implement and put his expertise to use.

Needless to say, he is also a remarkable public speaker and I have seen him captivate rooms filled with 6000+ people. The world needs more people like James.”

— Johan Brear,
Chairman of the Board at Aito Ventures

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Dr. James Hewitt’s Compelling Keynotes and Science-Backed Strategies Empower Organizations and Employees to:

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STRENGTHEN LEADERSHIP

MAXIMIZE IMPACT AND PROMOTE A CULTURE OF SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE.

Leaders who recover effectively are rated as more inspirational4, which could increase employee productivity by 225%.5

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Enhance Wellbeing

Equip teams with science-backed strategies to shift from surviving to thriving.

A one-point increase in employee wellbeing is associated with a profit increase of USD$2-3 billion annually.6

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Experience Peak Performance

Upgrade your mental operating system to carve a path through digital debt and distraction.

Redesigning knowledge work to facilitate focus could be worth US$468 billion each year.7

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Prepare for the Future of Work

Form AI-employee alliances to enhance productivity and reduce stress.

Leveraging AI tools could improve employees’ productivity by 66%8 and reduce stress.9

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Dr. James Hewitt's science-backed strategies go way beyond burnout prevention. They equip leaders and teams to establish self-perpetuating cycles that promote human thriving and drive long-term business success.

BECAUSE PERFORMANCE SHOULDN’T COME AT THE COST OF BURNOUT,

AND WELLBEING SHOULDN’T COME AT THE EXPENSE OF A JOB WELL DONE.

Organizations that invest in both people and performance, rather than one or the other, achieve
%
HIGHER REVENUE GROWTH10
Infinity loop demonstrating how performance and wellbeing can be a self-perpetuating cycle. Performance notation: Improved business performance increases job satisfaction, reduces stress, and generates resources to invest in employee wellbeing. Wellbeing notation: Improved employee wellbeing enhances cognitive capabilities, efficiency, and effectiveness, driving business performance.
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“James has a truly engaging presence and made everyone feel like he genuinely cares about the improvement of each audience member's experience.

James' message has longevity beyond the one session and, when shared across the firm, supports working smarter as individuals and as a team.”

—Mikko Manner,

Managing Partner, Roschier

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“James’ insights are broken into everyday practical applications with immediate benefits for my self-leadership, and indeed the underlying performance culture of my leadership team.

To change human performance for the better is, in many ways, the ultimate challenge for any leader - James is a true game changer, helping any leader or organisation to reach this ambitious goal."

—Harri Sundvik,

Chair at ICS Oy OY and ex. Vice Chairman, Global Investment Banking, Bank of America Merrill Lynch

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“We were looking for an inspiring speaker that would be able to share new insights and a new perspective. What we didn’t expect was a total experience.

From the moment, James, stepped onto stage to his closing remarks, the audience was gripped. James is able to combine elements of his work in sport, science and the corporate world to provide an engaging presentation."

—Katherine Shenton,

Global Head of Marketing & Communications, QuantumBlack, a McKinsey company

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"James’ talk was the perfect mix between leadership, motivation and technology. It was entertaining and relevant at the same time.

Our team loved the practical take-aways that were dropped into the story and some of them will definitely help to boost our performance."

—Floor Bleeker,

Group Chief Information Officer, Accor Hotels

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