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Keynote SpeakerJames Hewitt

Human Performance Scientist Equipping Leaders and Teams to Thrive in the Age of Overload

Dr. James Hewitt is a Human Performance Scientist and a leading expert in sustainable high performance, equipping leaders and teams thrive amid today’s relentless demands and constant connectivity. A former elite racing cyclist turned scientist, James earned a PhD in Performance Science and now serves as a Visiting Fellow at... Read more

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Transcend The Leadership Paradox: High Performance Demands Can Break Leaders, But They Don’t Have To
The Regenerative Workplace: Why Your Wellbeing Strategy Isn’t Working, And What to Do Instead
Peak Performance In The Age Of Distraction: How to Reclaim Focus, Beat Digital Fatigue, and Get the Right Work Done
The Future Of Human Performance In The Age Of AI: How to Use AI to Elevate Human Potential, Not Erase It

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Biography

Dr. James Hewitt is a Human Performance Scientist and a leading expert in sustainable high performance, equipping leaders and teams thrive amid today’s relentless demands and constant connectivity.

A former elite racing cyclist turned scientist, James earned a PhD in Performance Science and now serves as a Visiting Fellow at Loughborough University, ranked #1 in the world for Sport, Exercise and Health Science (QS World Rankings). His work sits at the intersection of neuroscience, organizational psychology, and elite sport, enabling him to translate advanced research into practical strategies for high-performing workplaces.

James is the creator of Regenerative Performance™—a science-based framework used by Fortune 500 companies, elite sports teams, and high-growth organizations to build capacity, enhance resilience, and drive measurable business results without burnout. His latest book, Regenerative Performance, distils this framework into a practical guide for thriving in an always-on world.

Through his consultancy, The Knowledge Work Lab, James designs real-world performance experiments inside organizations, from Formula 1 paddocks to global boardrooms. These projects go beyond traditional consulting—offering executives live data, brain-based insights, and tailored interventions that boost productivity and wellbeing simultaneously.

James’s approach is trusted across industries including finance, technology, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, insurance, hospitality, consulting, and sport, where complexity is high and stakes are even higher.

A sought-after keynote speaker, James has delivered compelling sessions in over 30 countries, including the World Economic Forum in Davos and the Global Leadership Summit. His high-energy keynotes combine original research, live demonstrations, and actionable insights, empowering audiences to perform at their best without sacrificing their well-being in our increasingly ‘always-on’ world.

“We were looking for an inspiring speaker that would be able to share new insights and a new perspective. What we didn’t expect was for a total experience. James is able to combine elements of his work in sport, science and the corporate world to provide an engaging presentation. From the moment, James, stepped onto stage to his closing remarks, the audience was gripped.” Katherine Shenton, Global Head of Marketing & Communications @ QuantumBlack, a McKinsey company

“James’ talk was the perfect mix between leadership, motivation and technology. It was entertaining and relevant at the same time. Our team loved the practical take-aways that were dropped into the story and some of them will definitely help to boost our performance. I would definitely recommend James for any corporate event.” Floor Bleeker, Chief Information Officer Middle East & Africa @ Accor

“We were looking for an inspiring speaker that would be able to share new insights and a new perspective. What we didn’t expect was a total experience. James is able to combine elements of his work in sport, science and the corporate world to provide an engaging presentation. From the moment James stepped onto the stage to his closing remarks, the audience was gripped.” Katherine Shenton, Global Head of Marketing & Communications at QuantumBlack, a McKinsey company

“James’ talk was the perfect mix between leadership, motivation and technology. It was entertaining and relevant at the same time. Our team loved the practical takeaways that were dropped into the story, and some of them will definitely help boost our performance. I would definitely recommend James for any corporate event.” Floor Bleeker, Chief Information Officer, Middle East & Africa at Accor

"When booking James, we knew that we needed to find someone who could be educational yet engaging at the same time. James did not disappoint. He brought many interesting findings to light while engaging our MBA Alumni community. Through his storytelling, presentation of data, and personality, James successfully tailored his message of sustainable high performance to a highly competitive crowd. If you are looking for someone who can captivate an audience and bring forth evidence, James is the right person to call. We would gladly have James back on our campus in the future." Thomas R. Bucher, Corporate Relations Manager at the University of St. Gallen

“James received really high customer evaluations. He 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

“James has a truly engaging presence and made everyone feel like he genuinely cares about the improvement of each audience member’s experience.” Mikko Manner, Managing Partner at Roschier

Popular Talks by James Hewitt

Transcend The Leadership Paradox: High Performance Demands Can Break Leaders, But They Don’t Have To
Most leadership advice ignores a brutal paradox: the very demands of leadership often impair the capabilities needed to lead well—clarity, resilience, decision-making, and focus. In this keynote, Dr. James Hewitt reveals how today’s high-performing leaders can escape the trap of chronic overload, reclaim their cognitive edge, and lead with strategic...
Most leadership advice ignores a brutal paradox: the very demands of leadership often impair the capabilities needed to lead well—clarity, resilience, decision-making, and focus. In this keynote, Dr. James Hewitt reveals how today’s high-performing leaders can escape the trap of chronic overload, reclaim their cognitive edge, and lead with strategic clarity and sustainable energy.

Drawing from neuroscience, elite sport, and his own experiments with global organizations, James equips leaders with tools to lead smarter under pressure without burning out themselves or their teams.

This keynote is perfect for leaders and teams:
- Facing mounting complexity, faster decision cycles, and team exhaustion.
- Trying to be visionary but overwhelmed by day-to-day urgency.
- Advocating wellbeing but struggling to recover themselves.
Audience Outcomes:
- Learn how to stay mentally sharp, emotionally balanced, and strategically focused, even under relentless demands.
- Apply a performance rhythm framework to lead with more clarity, creativity, and energy.
- Discover how to lead high-performing teams without compromising personal or organizational wellbeing.
The Regenerative Workplace: Why Your Wellbeing Strategy Isn’t Working, And What to Do Instead
Despite billions invested in corporate wellbeing, engagement and burnout are moving in the wrong direction. Why? Because most initiatives treat wellbeing as an individual responsibility—when it’s actually a systems issue.

In this provocative and practical keynote, Dr. James Hewitt shows how forward-thinking leaders are redesigning their workplaces as regenerative environments:...
Despite billions invested in corporate wellbeing, engagement and burnout are moving in the wrong direction. Why? Because most initiatives treat wellbeing as an individual responsibility—when it’s actually a systems issue.

In this provocative and practical keynote, Dr. James Hewitt shows how forward-thinking leaders are redesigning their workplaces as regenerative environments: places that actively improve human capacity instead of depleting it. He shares lessons from Formula 1, finance, and fast-growth companies to help audiences transform wellbeing from a perk into a business-critical lever for growth.

This keynote is perfect for leaders and teams:
- Struggling to balance business outcomes with human sustainability.
- Looking for measurable impact beyond mental health apps and mindfulness webinars.
- Ready to turn the workplace from a stressor into a source of energy, focus, and innovation.
Audience Outcomes:
- Learn a new model for organizational performance based on regenerative design principles.
- Discover the workplace systems that impair or enhance human focus, recovery, and creativity.
- Identify high-leverage opportunities to build capacity and drive better results through wellbeing.
Peak Performance In The Age Of Distraction: How to Reclaim Focus, Beat Digital Fatigue, and Get the Right Work Done
The average employee switches tasks every 47 seconds. Teams are overwhelmed by meetings, messages, and interruptions, and it’s destroying their ability to focus, produce, and recover. In this high-impact keynote, Dr. James Hewitt reveals the neuroscience behind distraction and overload and how organizations can redesign attention to unlock high-quality, high-efficiency...
The average employee switches tasks every 47 seconds. Teams are overwhelmed by meetings, messages, and interruptions, and it’s destroying their ability to focus, produce, and recover. In this high-impact keynote, Dr. James Hewitt reveals the neuroscience behind distraction and overload and how organizations can redesign attention to unlock high-quality, high-efficiency performance.

This isn’t about time management. It’s about cognitive architecture, energy rhythms, and building a team culture that protects deep work and accelerates recovery.

This keynote is perfect for leaders and teams:
- Battling constant digital distraction, email overload, and time scarcity.
- Experiencing burnout from blurred boundaries and always-on expectations.
- Looking for practical tools to do more meaningful work, with less stress.
Audience Outcomes:
- Understand how modern work patterns are rewiring the brain and how to take back control.
- Discover the “Cognitive Gears”™ framework to structure time, energy, and attention more strategically.
- Learn how to create performance rhythms that boost output and protect well-being.
The Future Of Human Performance In The Age Of AI: How to Use AI to Elevate Human Potential, Not Erase It
AI is no longer a future concern; it’s here, reshaping how we work. While many worry about being replaced, most people are simply overwhelmed by digital debt, repetitive tasks, and unclear expectations. In this keynote, Dr. James Hewitt offers a clear-eyed roadmap to build AI-employee alliances that enhance wellbeing, performance,...
AI is no longer a future concern; it’s here, reshaping how we work. While many worry about being replaced, most people are simply overwhelmed by digital debt, repetitive tasks, and unclear expectations. In this keynote, Dr. James Hewitt offers a clear-eyed roadmap to build AI-employee alliances that enhance wellbeing, performance, and innovation.

This talk goes beyond AI hype or fear. Drawing from his work inside organizations integrating AI with human performance strategy, James shows how leaders can use tech to amplify the best of being human, not automate it away.

This keynote is perfect for leaders and teams:
- Navigating digital transformation and struggling to keep the human side of work intact.
- Exploring how AI can reduce workload and unlock creativity—not increase stress.
- Looking for frameworks to help employees adapt, contribute, and thrive in an AI-augmented future.
Audience Outcomes:
- Discover how to create a performance culture that integrates AI without dehumanizing work.
- Learn practical strategies to reduce digital overload and elevate high-value, human-centric contributions.
- Shift mindset from replacement to augmentation, preparing teams to stay resilient, relevant, and creative.