Adam Chicktong
General Manager APJ — Asana
REWIRE Your Mind for Leadership Success
The Science of Leadership Effectiveness & Influence
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Maximise Focus, Resilience, Productivity, and Efficiency with Neuroscience-Driven Habits
Great leaders don’t just react—they anticipate, adapt, and inspire. This keynote explores the neuroscience of high-impact leadership, focusing on cognitive optimisation, emotional intelligence, and resilience. Vannessa McCamley shares practical brain-based techniques that help leaders sharpen their thinking, influence teams effectively, and maintain energy levels for sustainable success.
Who Is This For?
- Executives & Senior Leaders who need clarity, strategic focus, and resilience to lead high-performing teams.
- Managers & Emerging Leaders looking to strengthen decision-making, communication, and influence.
- HR & L&D Professionals wanting to integrate neuroscience-backed leadership strategies into their teams.
- Business Owners & Entrepreneurs who must adapt quickly, think strategically, and sustain high energy levels.
Why It Matters:
Today’s business landscape is fast-moving and demanding. Leaders are expected to:
- Make critical decisions under pressure.
- Navigate constant change without burnout.
- Maintain focus and inspire teams despite information overload.
- Balance high performance with well-being.
Neuroscience unlocks the key to leading with clarity, energy, and impact. This keynote provides practical strategies that help leaders harness the brain’s natural strengths to stay sharp, make better decisions, and inspire high-performing teams.
What You Can Expect From Us:
- A Science-Backed, Actionable Session – Understand how your brain optimises leadership, resilience, and influence.
- Practical Tools for Immediate Impact – Walk away with neuroscience-driven strategies to sharpen focus, decision-making, and leadership presence.
- An Interactive & Engaging Experience – This keynote isn’t just theory—it’s filled with practical takeaways, real-world applications, and thought-provoking exercises.
Top FAQs:
- How does neuroscience help improve productivity?
Research shows that mental energy is a limited resource. Learning to optimise cognitive function helps leaders focus better, work smarter, and sustain high performance without burnout.
- What role does resilience play in peak performance?
Resilience isn’t just about bouncing back—it’s about bouncing forward. This session will provide neuroscience-backed strategies to build mental toughness, regulate stress, and stay adaptable under pressure.
- Can these strategies help in high-stress environments?
Absolutely. Cognitive and emotional resilience is critical in high-stakes leadership. Attendees will learn brain-friendly techniques to stay composed, focused, and effective—even in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
- What tools will I take away from this session?
Practical, neuroscience-backed tools to:
- Boost decision-making clarity and strategic thinking.
- Increase emotional intelligence to lead with influence.
- Strengthen focus, productivity, and leadership stamina.
- How can I implement these habits in my daily routine?
The session provides a simple, step-by-step framework to help leaders embed brain-friendly leadership habits into their everyday work routines—leading to long-term performance gains.
Key Takeaways:
Strengthen decision-making and strategic thinking using neuroscience.
Develop brain-friendly habits to manage stress and maintain focus.
Create a leadership mindset that drives innovation and peak performance.
Enhance emotional intelligence to strengthen team engagement.