Dr. Lynda Shaw Keynote Speaker

PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience; specialising in uncertainty and decision making within in the workplace
Experienced entrepreneur with three successful businesses
Author of Your Brain is Boss and Beat the Bullies: Use Your Brain

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Dr. Lynda Shaw's Biography

Dr. Lynda Shaw is a highly practical applied neuroscientist who holds a doctorate in cognitive neuroscience, specializing in unconscious processing of emotion and behavioral change. An experienced entrepreneur, she has owned three businesses and authored the business book ‘Your Brain is Boss’ and the children’s book ‘Beat the Bullies: Use Your Brain.’

As a dynamic and seasoned conference speaker, Lynda has engaged audiences across various industries, including IT, financial services, communication services, real estate, electronics, and STEM. She also serves as a mentor, collaborating with senior leaders and their teams to address uncertainty, bias, and unlock hidden potential.

Within every organization lies a wealth of solutions and innovative thinking, waiting to be tapped—from its own people. Lynda skillfully uncovers this hidden goldmine and translates insights into powerful, actionable communication. This approach fosters better business relationships, enhances funding and investment opportunities, and amplifies their genius to the outside world—something we greatly need.

She is the Past President of the Professional Speaking Association UK&I and the founder of Brain & Behaviour Ltd., the Neuroscience Professional Development Programme, and the Consciousness Academy, designed to debate the profound conundrum of consciousness. An adventure traveler, one of her many passions is walking—whether at high altitudes or on the treadmill in her office—earning her the nickname “The Walking Neuroscientist.”

Lynda is always informative, fun, extremely practical, and prides herself on being easy to work with.

The Cost of Silence: How Ignored Geniuses Are Losing You Opportunities for Growth

This talk is aimed at C-Suite and Leaders of Organisations who want to Grow, Change and Innovate but struggle to tap into their internal resources. Key Takeaways: - Understand how to gather valuable data and turn it into actionable insights (or intelligence) - How to incorporate a daily mindset of change so that you reduce disruption within your teams - How to get your geniuses to lead innovation internally to keep you ahead of the competition

The Positive Side of Bias: Unlocking Creativity and Speed in Decision-Making

This talk is aimed at C-Suite and Leaders of Organisations with diverse teams that need a new perspective on bias to develop a sense of belonging and increase productivity. Key Takeaways: - How to use bias in a positive way so that you increase critical thinking, creativity and decision-making - Increase belonging in the company and collaboration amongst teams which increases productivity - Understanding and awareness that everyone has bias which is empowering instead of being a limitation

Change is Scary: How to Navigate Fear of the Unknown in the Workplace

This talk is aimed at C-Suite and Leaders of Organisations going through constant change and struggle with unproductive teams that are stalling to a halt Key Takeaways; - Understand how to stop playing pseudo therapist to your teams and focus more on what you’re paid to do - Communication skills to make teams feel secure and embrace change instead of resisting it - Learn skills to address uncertainty which is the real cause of fear – not change

From Concept to Commercialisation: How to Drive Business Growth Through Creative Thinking

This talk is aimed at C-Suite and Leaders of Organisations wanting to create and present ideas for growth to gain funding and investment to stay one step ahead of the competition. Key Takeaways: - How to pull creative ideas out of your teams - How to engage your supporters so that they feel significant, heard and involved to avoid them sabotaging your goals - How to present this information to investors to increase funding opportunities

Perception Bias

Dr. Lynda Shaw: Unraveling the brain's secrets - The neuroscience of pitching | Ep 19

Articles, Media & Podcasts

Stress – Acknowledge, Accept, Action

Books by Dr. Lynda Shaw

Beat the Bullies use your Brain (The Herman Homunculus© Workbook Series)

Your Brain is Boss: Using mind power to develop influence, creativity and work satisfaction

Comments & Testimonials

The engagement during your sessions was fantastic! I managed to pick up a few tips on really getting the audience involved - it worked on many levels

Tony Stranack Chief Technologist, Adobe

Thank you very much for your very rewarding, compelling, interesting, warm and funny presentation. It was a real success!

Conference Organiser Lloyds Bank

I had the pleasure of being on a panel with Lynda and to say she is knowledgeable is an understatement. Her ability to breakdown the concepts of neuroscience is impressive. I learnt an awful lot in a short time through her fabulous delivery style and presentation.

Chris Mills Global Head of Customer Service

Lynda gave a compelling presentation to our company on the effects of stress on the brain at a wellbeing-focused conference. I was really impressed with the time Lynda took getting to know our company culture, how responsive to feedback she was, and how she tailored her talk for maximum impact to her audience. Lynda’s message resonated deeply and the positive feedback we received flooded in within minutes. Thanks Lynda for playing a big part in making the day a success”.

Louise Bond Executive Assistant, Newton Europe