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Keynote SpeakerSabina Brennan

Neuroscientist and Irish Times No 1 best-selling author, is on a mission to get you looking after your brain as routinely as you brush your teeth

Dr Sabina Brennan is a neuroscientist, health psychologist, bestselling author and award-winning science communicator who specialises in brain health, resilience, goal attainment and sustainable high performance. Experience powerful, thought-provoking, talks that blend expert insight, human stories, and practical tools that motivate, educate and inspire meaningful change in every audience. Sabina... Read more

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Popular Talks by Sabina Brennan

  • The Second Fire – AI and the Future of the Human Brain

    A thought-provoking keynote that reframes AI as more than transformation or productivity – it’s a neuroplasticity event reshaping the human brain and, with it, organisational judgement. The title’s framing comes from the first fire which changed the economics of survival. Harnessing fire to pre-digest food freed up time and energy…
  • The Brain Advantage – High Performance Starts in the Brian

    A science-led high-performance keynote that positions brain health as cognitive performance infrastructure – the foundations of focus, learning, memory, processing speed, emotional regulation and decision quality under pressure. Drawing on the science of neuroplasticity, cognitive reserve and brain maintenance, it shows how modern work can quietly deplete cognitive capacity. This…
  • Beating Brain Fog, Burnout, and Overwhelm – Cognitive Clarity Under Pressure

    A high-performance session on what happens when the brain’s operating system is under strain and how that quietly erodes attention, processing speed, memory, learning and executive function – the cognitive foundations of good judgement and consistent delivery. It helps audiences recognise early warning signs, understand the most common drivers and…
  • Sleep Well, Stress Less – The Neuroscience of Recovery and Performance

    This keynote reframes sleep and stress as performance infrastructure: the biological foundations of judgement, focus, emotional regulation and safe decision-making. Using the sleep–stress cycle and the concept of sleep reactivity, it explains why modern work patterns can lock people into a self-reinforcing loop (more stress ® less sleep ® more…
  • Your Brain is Built for Change – The Neuroscience of Agility and Adoption

    Most change initiatives fail not because people are unwilling, but because change is neurobiologically expensive: it demands attention, effort and uncertainty management while the brain tries to conserve energy through habits and automation. The brain thrives on change but paradoxically resists it in favour of the safer status quo.  This…

Biography

Dr Sabina Brennan is a neuroscientist, health psychologist, bestselling author and award-winning science communicator who specialises in brain health, resilience, goal attainment and sustainable high performance.

Experience powerful, thought-provoking, talks that blend expert insight, human stories, and practical tools that motivate, educate and inspire meaningful change in every audience.

Sabina is a passionate, energetic, much sought-after speaker, panelist and MC. Always inspiring, entertaining and practical her engaging talks aim to exceed client’s expectations.

Dr Sabina Brennan delivers evidence-led keynotes that translate complex neuroscience into easy-to-understand information and practical tools leaders, teams and individuals can implement immediately. Her talks strengthen the cognitive foundations of high performance – focus, decision quality, resilience under pressure and sustainable energy – with warmth, clarity and humour.

Sabina’s keynotes blend neuroscience, psychology and practical behaviour change to strengthen the foundations of sustainable high-performance, resilience and brain health. Clients value her ability to deliver evidence-led insight with clear takeaways. Her talks are tailored to each audience and designed to help people move from good intentions and chance outcomes to consistent, conscious success.

Sabina’s mission is to help people understand how their brain works so they can perform at their best, protect their wellbeing and attain their goals.

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How to book Sabina Brennan as a keynote speaker

How do I book Sabina Brennan for a keynote speech?

You can book Sabina Brennan through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Sabina's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.

What are Sabina Brennan's speaking fees?

Sabina Brennan'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 Sabina tailored to your event.

What topics does Sabina Brennan speak about?

Sabina Brennan speaks on Business & Management, Leadership & Motivation, Mental Health, Neuroscience, Wellbeing. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Sabina to align the content with your delegates and goals.

Is Sabina Brennan available for international events?

London Speaker Bureau can book Sabina Brennan for events worldwide, subject to Sabina's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.

Does Sabina Brennan deliver virtual or online keynotes?

Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Sabina Brennan is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).

How long is a typical keynote by Sabina Brennan?

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 Sabina can accommodate.

Can Sabina Brennan tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?

London Speaker Bureau will brief Sabina Brennan 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 Sabina can offer.

What languages does Sabina Brennan present in?

Sabina Brennan 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.

What makes Sabina Brennan a strong fit as a keynote speaker?

Sabina Brennan's areas of expertise include Business & Management, Leadership & Motivation, Mental Health, Neuroscience, Wellbeing. To get a clear sense of Sabina'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.

What kind of events can Sabina Brennan speak at?

Sabina Brennan can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Business & Management, Leadership & Motivation, Mental Health, Neuroscience, Wellbeing is relevant. Details of Sabina'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.

Does Sabina Brennan offer workshops, panels or fireside chats in addition to keynotes?

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 Sabina Brennan is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.

How far in advance should we book Sabina Brennan?

We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Sabina Brennan, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Sabina's current availability for your dates.