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Keynote SpeakerJames Hewitt

PhD Performance Scientist, F1-Proven Expert in Performing Under Pressure Without Burnout

When Fortune 500 leaders and F1 teams face pressure: big decisions, tight deadlines, competing demands, many find they haven’t been trained for that moment. Dr. James Hewitt equips them to perform when the stakes are highest, without burning out in the process. James developed his methods as Chief Innovation Officer... Read more

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Built For Breakthrough: Perform At Your Best, Without Burning Out
Peak Performance In The Age Of Distraction: Think Clearly When Everything Is Competing For Your Attention
Transcend The Leadership Paradox: Sustain High Performance, Without Burning Yourself Out In The Process
The Future Of Performance In The Age Of AI: Navigate AI Transformation, Without Losing What Makes Your People Valuable
The Regenerative Workplace: For Leaders Who Want Their People To Perform At Their Best, Sustainably

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Biography

James developed his methods as Chief Innovation Officer for the coaching company behind 19 Formula 1 World Championships, where teams have seconds to make calls that win or lose everything. He continues to work with F1 teams and elite performers today; his insights come from the cutting edge, not the archive.

James holds a PhD in Human Performance Science from Loughborough University (ranked #1 in the world for Sport, Exercise, and Health Science) and is the bestselling author of Regenerative Performance, introducing a framework now used by global organisations and elite teams worldwide.

James has delivered keynotes in 35+ countries to audiences of 8,000+, including three World Economic Forum Annual Meetings in Davos, the Nordic Business Forum (alongside Barack Obama), and the Global Leadership Summit.

His sessions blend sharp science, stories, and humour, often featuring live brain-monitoring demonstrations that show audiences what pressure actually does to performance in real time. Audiences don’t just feel motivated. They leave equipped.

James’s obsession with performance began with a question: what separates people who perform at their best in high-stakes moments from those who struggle? He’s chased the answer for two decades, first as a full-time racing cyclist (not the most talented, but relentlessly curious), then through a PhD studying how elite performers think and execute.

He brings those tools to Fortune 500 firms and businesses across consulting, finance, tech, pharma, automotive, and aerospace, including PwC, McKinsey, BCG, HSBC, UBS, and Mercedes-Benz. He’s booked for annual meetings, leadership summits, sales kick-offs, and executive retreats: events where substance matters as much as energy.

And James’s understanding of pressure isn’t just professional. After being diagnosed with cancer, he applied his own methods to fight back, proof that what he teaches works when it matters most.

“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

Built For Breakthrough: Perform At Your Best, Without Burning Out
Pressure isn’t the problem — how we respond is. This keynote shows leaders how pressure narrows thinking and disrupts teams, and how to reset fast. Using science-backed tools and real F1 stories, it helps teams stay clear, focused and effective when the stakes are highest.
Peak Performance In The Age Of Distraction: Think Clearly When Everything Is Competing For Your Attention
We don’t have a time problem — we have an attention problem. This keynote shows leaders how distraction fragments focus and decision-making, and how to rebuild deep work. With practical tools and sharp experiments, teams learn to protect attention so meaningful work actually gets done.
Transcend The Leadership Paradox: Sustain High Performance, Without Burning Yourself Out In The Process
Leadership pressure erodes the very capabilities leaders need most. This keynote shows how to protect energy, focus and judgment under constant demand — not by working harder, but by leading smarter. Practical tools help leaders stay resilient so their teams can thrive too.
The Future Of Performance In The Age Of AI: Navigate AI Transformation, Without Losing What Makes Your People Valuable
AI will transform work — the question is whether it amplifies human potential or erodes it. This keynote shows leaders how to build AI–human partnerships that strengthen judgment, creativity and performance under pressure, using practical frameworks grounded in real-world experience, not hype.
The Regenerative Workplace: For Leaders Who Want Their People To Perform At Their Best, Sustainably
Most wellbeing initiatives don’t work because they sit outside real work. This keynote introduces regenerative performance — where wellbeing and high performance reinforce each other. Leaders learn how to build environments where people grow stronger under pressure, not just recover from it.