Dr Claire Dale is an award-winning author, international keynote speaker, and pioneer in the science of Physical Intelligence — the ability to harness the body’s physiology and neurochemistry to think, feel, and perform at our best. She coined the phrase in 2002, establishing Physical Intelligence as the “third intelligence” alongside... Read more
As AI accelerates work, the human edge is physiological. Mastering interoception and movement gives leaders the adaptability, clarity, and connection that no model or algorithm can replicate.
We have IQ and EQ, but most leaders overlook the third intelligence: Physical Intelligence. Harnessing your neurochemistry through strategic use of the body transforms resilience, creativity, and performance in ways no other practice can.
Cortisol, adrenalin, and dopamine drive our responses to uncertainty and challenge. By learning to regulate these chemicals in real time, leaders can remain clear-headed, agile, and inspirational when it matters most.
Meditation, breathwork, and stillness have their place — but movement is the most powerful and overlooked route to mental clarity and emotional regulation. Discover how targeted physical actions can reset mood, build confidence, and enhance decision-making.
Drawing on her doctoral research, Dr Dale shows how the body’s adaptability mirrors and drives organisational agility. Leaders who train their nervous systems for flexibility create teams and cultures better able to thrive in disruption.
Dr Claire Dale is an award-winning author, international keynote speaker, and pioneer in the science of Physical Intelligence — the ability to harness the body’s physiology and neurochemistry to think, feel, and perform at our best. She coined the phrase in 2002, establishing Physical Intelligence as the “third intelligence” alongside IQ and EQ.
Her book Physical Intelligence (Simon & Schuster, 2019) won Business Book of the Year 2020 and has been translated worldwide after a bidding war between major publishers. Drawing on over 21 years as a coach, facilitator, and thought leader, Claire’s work integrates neuroscience, physiology, and movement into a methodology that is transforming leadership and wellbeing across the globe.
Claire’s perspective is deeply personal. She spent 15 years as a choreographer and artistic director, leading her own contemporary dance company and representing Great Britain at international festivals. At the same time, she grew up alongside her sister, who lives with profound physical disability. This paradox — living both the power and the limits of the body — has shaped her life’s work: helping people access greater possibility through the body.
As founder of the Physical Intelligence Institute, Claire and her team train hundreds of coaches and leaders annually through their ICF-accredited “Coaching with Physical Intelligence” certification. She has designed and led flagship programmes for organisations including RADA, Coca-Cola, JP Morgan, Shell, HSBC, and Google — and has even taught Ed Sheeran to dance.
A Fellow of the Institute of Organisational Neuroscience and certified Master Practitioner in Neuroplasticity, Claire’s doctoral research is on the neurophysiology of personal flexibility and its link to organisational agility. A regular BBC contributor, she inspires audiences worldwide with keynotes that blend compelling science, personal story, and live movement demonstrations — leaving people informed, energised, and transformed.
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Claire Dale'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 Claire tailored to your event.
Claire Dale speaks on Inspirational Women, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Mental Health, Performance. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Claire to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Claire Dale for events worldwide, subject to Claire'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 Claire Dale 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 Claire can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Claire Dale 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 Claire can offer.
Claire Dale 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.
Claire Dale's areas of expertise include Inspirational Women, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Mental Health, Performance. To get a clear sense of Claire'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.
Claire Dale can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Inspirational Women, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Mental Health, Performance is relevant. Details of Claire'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 Claire Dale 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 Claire Dale, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Claire's current availability for your dates.