PRESSURE IS INEVITABLE
PERFORMANCE
IS TRAINABLE
SCIENCE-BACKED KEYNOTES THAT EQUIP LEADERS AND TEAMS TO PERFORM UNDER PRESSURE, WITHOUT BURNING OUT
Available In-Person and Virtually
Dr. James Hewitt has delivered high-impact keynotes in 35+ countries for sectors including:
“We were looking for an inspiring speaker who could share new insights and a new perspective. What we didn’t expect was a total experience.
From the moment James stepped onto the stage to his closing remarks, the audience was gripped. James is able to combine elements of his work in sports, science, and the corporate world to provide an engaging presentation.”
— Katherine Shenton,
Global Head of Marketing & Communications, QuantumBlack, a McKinsey company
When pressure rises, even great teams can drift off their best. Decisions slow down. Attention narrows. Communication gets messier, right when it matters most. James’s keynotes equip leaders and teams to perform at their best under pressure, without turning intensity into burnout or culture damage.
Dr. James Hewitt turns human performance science into an experience your audience feels, remembers, and can use. Each keynote combines vivid stories from elite environments, rigorous research made refreshingly simple, and (optionally) a live brain-monitoring demonstration that makes pressure’s effects on focus and decision-making visible in real time, so it’s memorable for the right reasons, not a gimmick.
Clients can either choose from one of James' signature keynotes or opt for a fully customised presentation, with all the content built around clear pillars and packed with practical frameworks, tools, and language teams can apply immediately.
Whether the goal is sharper leadership under pressure, sustainable high performance, attention in the age of distraction, or preparing people to thrive alongside AI, James gives audiences a playbook, not a pep talk.
James'
Keynotes
Include:
James will customize the level of interactivity, use of surveys, and even research to your needs. His objective is to meet your objectives.
CUSTOMIZED CONTENT AND RELEVANT RESEARCH
Maximize your audience’s engagement and impact. James never delivers the same keynote twice, creating content specifically for your event objectives.
INTERACTIVE POLLS TO INCREASE ENGAGEMENT
Make your audience part of the presentation. James can create interactive polls that allow attendees to ask questions and get answers in real-time.
Personal assessments with instant insights
Target the specific issues your audiences face with customized pre-event surveys. James will integrate the data into his keynote and share strategies and tools that address their needs.
Live brain monitoring demonstrations
Equip your audience to understand and harness neuroscientific principles in their daily work through a fascinating display of James’ brain waves in action.
Branded event micro-sites
Elevate the impact of your event with custom micro-sites for attendees. Branded to your specifications, the site can include interactive surveys, worksheets, a keynote summary, and more.
Supplementary resources
Give your audience tools for remembering and applying what they’ve learned. James will provide relevant worksheets and a customized handout with key takeaways from the keynote.
Speaking Topics
and Keynotes
EXPLORE A CURATED SELECTION OF JAMES’ MOST REQUESTED KEYNOTES.
Each one is highly customizable and will be tailored to meet your specific needs and objectives.
Participants will discover:
- What principles will work best for them and the motivation to create new patterns of behavior in their work.
- How to translate their new knowledge into action using evidence-based behavior change principles.
- How to understand and apply data from wearable devices to measure which actions are working best for them.
SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE ACADEMY
7 WEEKS, 40 VIDEO LESSONS
Equip your employees to elevate their performance and well-being with the Sustainable Performance Academy. This course presents insightful research and easy-to-apply strategies for improving energy, focus, and productivity.
Participants have experienced:
REDUCTION IN STRESS EXPERIENCES.
INCREASE IN THE DAILY EXPERIENCE OF CONTROL.
MINUTES IMPROVED SLEEP DURATION.
KNOWLEDGE WORK LAB
Bespoke consulting solutions that integrate the latest scientific and industry insights alongside expert guidance and evidence-backed strategies to support sustainable high performance and drive commercial impact in your organization.
“James empowered the audience with takeaways that are easily put into practice.
The message was all science-backed, and the presentation was exciting. On top of that, James was super nice and easy to work with.”
—Ville Saarikalle,
Head of Speaker Relations, Nordic Business Forum
“We knew we needed someone who could be educational yet engaging, and James did not disappoint. He brought many interesting findings to light while engaging our highly competitive crowd through his storytelling, presentation of data, and personality.
—Thomas R. Bucher,
Corporate Relations Manager, University of St. Gallen
“James captivated the audience from the first minute of his presentation till the very end. His speech was not only dynamic and passionate but within an hour,
he managed to inspire a lot of people to make a change in their lives.”
—Lesia Nünlist,
Digital Marketing Manager at UBS
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