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Exclusive Interview with Amy Brann: Expert in Neuroscience
Amy Brann is an expert in neuroscience and behavioural science, whose “facts…
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Expert in Neuroscience Empowered People Development and Founder of Synaptic Potential
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Popular talks by Amy Brann
Modern workplaces are brilliant at setting ambitious goals – yet the way most teams work makes those goals harder to reach. The result is smart people working harder but achieving less, trapped in cycles of overload, distraction, and diminishing returns. In this powerful keynote, Amy Brann reveals how to unlock…
Modern workplaces are brilliant at setting ambitious goals – yet the way most teams work makes those goals harder to reach. The result is smart people working harder but achieving less, trapped in cycles of overload, distraction, and diminishing returns. In this powerful keynote, Amy Brann reveals how to unlock Whole Brain Potential™ so leaders and teams can achieve high performance without burnout. Drawing on two decades of applied neuroscience, she shows how to optimise the brain’s natural systems for focus, decision-making, and strategic clarity. Participants learn how to reduce cognitive drag, prevent decision fatigue, and embed new habits that make excellence repeatable. With practical strategies for managing mental energy and building brain-friendly environments, Amy gives leaders a blueprint for cultures where performance and wellbeing reinforce each other. Audiences leave inspired and equipped to design wiser ways of working that deliver stronger results – and feel better while doing it.
Why book this keynote: Science-backed, actionable, and transformative – this is how high performance becomes sustainable.
Brilliant individuals don’t always make brilliant teams. Misalignment, unspoken conflict, and fragmented communication quietly drain performance in even the most talented groups. In this engaging and practical session, Amy Brann introduces the Collaborative Excellence Framework – a neuroscience-based model for building high-trust, high-impact teams. Audiences explore how to create psychological…
Brilliant individuals don’t always make brilliant teams. Misalignment, unspoken conflict, and fragmented communication quietly drain performance in even the most talented groups. In this engaging and practical session, Amy Brann introduces the Collaborative Excellence Framework – a neuroscience-based model for building high-trust, high-impact teams. Audiences explore how to create psychological safety, make alignment visible, and transform collaboration from a source of friction into a driver of focus, energy, and creativity. Amy’s evidence-based approach helps leaders turn shared goals into shared momentum, replace silos with synergy, and design communication habits that sustain trust under pressure. By blending brain science with real-world experience, she shows how the best teams think together – unlocking the clarity, cohesion, and confidence that fuel lasting success.
Why book this keynote: Turns “teamwork” from an aspiration into a measurable, energising advantage.
The pace of change has outstripped most people’s capacity to keep up. Disruption, uncertainty, and shifting expectations leave many teams reactive and risk-averse when they need to be adaptable and opportunity-focused. In this energising keynote, Amy Brann equips audiences with the mindframes and habits of Entrepreneurial Agility – a science-based…
The pace of change has outstripped most people’s capacity to keep up. Disruption, uncertainty, and shifting expectations leave many teams reactive and risk-averse when they need to be adaptable and opportunity-focused. In this energising keynote, Amy Brann equips audiences with the mindframes and habits of Entrepreneurial Agility – a science-based approach to staying flexible, creative, and resilient in the face of uncertainty. Using insights from neuroscience and behavioural science, she demonstrates how to reposition challenge as fuel, train the brain for adaptability, and build routines that sustain performance through turbulence. Attendees learn how to lead themselves and others through change with confidence, curiosity, and composure – turning disruption into a springboard for innovation and growth.
Why book this keynote: Helps people see change not as threat, but as the core skill for future-ready success.
In a world of constant noise and competing demands, cognitive overload has become the hidden productivity killer. People feel distracted, exhausted, and reactive – even when they care deeply about their work. In this practical and inspiring masterclass, Amy Brann gives individuals and teams the manual their brains never came…
In a world of constant noise and competing demands, cognitive overload has become the hidden productivity killer. People feel distracted, exhausted, and reactive – even when they care deeply about their work. In this practical and inspiring masterclass, Amy Brann gives individuals and teams the manual their brains never came with. Blending neuroscience, behavioural science, and high-performance insights, she translates complex research into simple, actionable shifts that immediately improve focus, energy, and engagement. Participants discover how to manage attention, control stress, and make smarter decisions under pressure – all while maintaining the clarity and composure that drive exceptional results. The session empowers teams to take back control of their thinking, break free from burnout cycles, and create the mental conditions where engagement and innovation flourish.
Why book this keynote: Delivers the missing manual for modern work – helping smart people think, feel, and perform at their best.
AI is changing the way we work faster than the human brain can adapt. Many teams feel uncertain, anxious, or resistant, missing the opportunity to combine machine intelligence with uniquely human strengths. In Evolve, Amy Brann shows how neuroscience can close that gap – teaching leaders and teams to rewire…
AI is changing the way we work faster than the human brain can adapt. Many teams feel uncertain, anxious, or resistant, missing the opportunity to combine machine intelligence with uniquely human strengths. In Evolve, Amy Brann shows how neuroscience can close that gap – teaching leaders and teams to rewire their thinking for an AI-powered world. Participants learn how the brain responds to technological change and how to build cognitive flexibility, curiosity, and confidence to thrive alongside AI. Through her Human–AI Collaboration Intelligence (CQ) framework, Amy helps organisations identify when to lean on AI and when to amplify empathy, ethics, and creativity – the skills that set humans apart. This keynote transforms fear into curiosity, resistance into readiness, and uncertainty into innovation. It’s a roadmap for thriving together – human and machine.
Why book this keynote: Future-proofs your people with the mindsets and habits that turn AI disruption into human advantage.
About Amy Brann
What if unlocking higher performance, deeper engagement, and stronger leadership wasn’t guesswork — but science?
Amy Brann is a leading authority on applying neuroscience to business performance, helping organisations move beyond theory to measurable impact.
As a trusted advisor to global brands including EY, Twinings, Haleon, and the NHS, Amy translates cutting-edge brain science into practical strategies that transform the way people think, lead, and collaborate. Unlike many speakers who simply share research, Amy works on the frontline of behaviour change — embedding sustainable shifts in mindset and performance.
She is the author of three acclaimed books — Make Your Brain Work, Neuroscience for Coaches, and Engaged — each offering science-backed approaches to people development. Through Synaptic Potential, the organisation she founded, Amy has partnered with the Wales Centre for Behaviour Change, collaborated with the Møller Institute at the University of Cambridge to deliver leadership programmes, and led the neuroscience component of the Masters of Sports Directorship at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Her insights have been featured in Harvard Business Review, The Guardian, BBC, and The Observer, and she has been recognised as one of HR’s Most Influential Thinkers — testament to her impact at the intersection of science and performance.
What sets Amy apart is her ability to make complex science engaging, humorous, and immediately actionable. Audiences don’t just listen — they experience light-bulb moments that shift their approach to work on the spot. Her keynotes go beyond inspiration, equipping leaders with tools to unlock innovation, agility, and productivity — without burnout.
For organisations looking to future-proof their people, elevate leadership, and unlock untapped potential, Amy Brann delivers more than insight — she delivers transformation.
What clients say about Amy Brann
“I wanted to take a moment to personally thank you for your presentation. Your session was highly informative and significantly enhanced the overall value of the event. I sincerely appreciate the time and effort you dedicated to sharing your expertise with the attendees. Your contribution was instrumental, and I am confident it provided valuable insights that will have a lasting impact.”
“I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for your keynote speech at our recent Global Innovation & Development Summit. Your insights on unlocking the brain’s potential were truly enlightening and left a lasting impression on me and many others in the audience. I especially appreciated your involvement from the planning stage onwards, your ability to captivate the audience with your enthusiasm and the examples you shared were highly relevant and inspired us to apply the learnings immediately, both in our business and personal lives.”
“A huge thank you for all the time and effort you put into bringing the Culture and Teaming session to life yesterday. The feedback has been fantastic, with many expressing appreciation for the relevance of the content and the energy of the session. Your enthusiasm, presentation style, and the content of your message were all outstanding—and clearly resonated with the audience. We’re very much looking forward to working with you again.”
“Your session was fantastic. I was taking notes like crazy, so many wow moments for me! I’ve been getting lots of pings from people saying it was great and they learned a lot. Can’t wait to connect again for a future event; there’s so much more we could explore on how we learn and support our people’s journey.”
“Amy’s method of presenting brings a witty, highly-informative, and engaging presence. She truly understands her audience and is attentive to make her content relevant and exceedingly relatable to those in the room. The time flew by and was a pleasure to listen and learn from. One of the few presenters where even we were hooked listening to!”
“Our senior team introductory session with Amy provoked a high level of interest and engagement. Since working in this role, I haven’t seen the group latch on to something so quickly in such a strong way.”
“Yesterday was a great start! I simply loved it, it was wonderful to see your passion and expertise in action. I had a chat with my colleagues on our way back to the office. We all thought it was extremely valuable and your storytelling combined to exemplifying was simply great!”
“Pretty quickly in our selection process you set yourself apart from the crowd. Your understanding of the situations we described and exploration of solutions you could offer showed a superior grasp of your field that was at once both credible and engaging. During our consultancy session every single sentence was a nugget of gold. I’ve got pages of notes. We couldn’t have asked for more.”
“A BIG thank you to you! You were in great form and you deserve huge credit for your presentation. I loved it! Virtually every delegate rated you either Very Good or Excellent. That’s quite rare. Congratulations! Thank you very much for spending time with the delegates throughout the day; that’s also rare, and greatly appreciated :-) I’ll have no hesitation in recommending you to our clients for future speaking opportunities.”
“Thanks so much for your session, the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Once again, it was a privilege to hear you talk about neuroscience in a way that is accessible and relevant for an HR audience. Of particular interest was the neuroscience behind how we can prepare our brains for optimal performance, and the discussion on what will be the preserve of humans in an AI world.”
Answers on fees, availability and booking process.
You can book Amy Brann through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Amy's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Amy Brann's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Amy tailored to your event.
Amy Brann speaks on Diversity, Leadership, Motivation, Performance, Strategy. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Amy to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Amy Brann for events worldwide, subject to Amy's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Amy Brann is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Amy can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Amy Brann on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Amy can offer.
Amy Brann delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Amy Brann's areas of expertise include Diversity, Leadership, Motivation, Performance, Strategy. To get a clear sense of Amy's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Amy Brann can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Diversity, Leadership, Motivation, Performance, Strategy is relevant. Details of Amy's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Amy Brann is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Amy Brann, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Amy's current availability for your dates.
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