Nicole Vignola Keynote Speaker

  • Neuroscientist and organisational psychology specialist
  • Author of Rewire: Break The Cycle (2024)
  • Trusted advisor on human optimisation and performance

Nicole Vignola's Biography

Nicole Vignola is a neuroscientist, author, speaker and corporate consultant who specialises in translating cutting-edge brain science into practical strategies for performance and wellbeing. With a BSc in Neuroscience and an MSc in Organisational Psychology, she works with organisations and individuals worldwide, educating them on the science of human optimisation, health and longevity, and how to enable employees to perform better in their daily lives and in turn, bring peak performance to the workplace.

Blending scientific rigour with real-world application, Nicole equips audiences with tools to improve focus, decision-making, and emotional regulation in fast-paced environments. Her work explores the intersection of neuroscience, behaviour, and workplace culture—demonstrating how small, evidence-based changes can lead to significant gains in productivity, health, and long-term wellbeing.

Nicole is the author of Rewire: Break the Cycle, Alter Your Thoughts and Create Lasting Change (2024), a practical, science-backed guide to understanding and reshaping thought patterns to drive meaningful and lasting behavioural change. Through her writing, she extends her mission to make neuroscience accessible, empowering readers to take control of their habits, mindset, and performance. Her forthcoming book, Mental Currency, is set for publication in September 2026.

Nicole’s approach is both accessible and impactful, making complex scientific concepts engaging and actionable for diverse audiences. She has partnered with global organisations to support leadership development, employee wellbeing, and performance transformation, empowering teams to perform at their best while maintaining resilience and balance.

As a keynote speaker, Nicole delivers insightful, forward-looking presentations that inspire individuals and organisations to rethink how they work, lead, and live. Her sessions are designed to leave audiences with a deeper understanding of the brain and a clear framework for achieving sustained peak performance in both professional and personal contexts.

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Nicole Vignola's Speaking Topics

  • The neuroscience of high performance

  • Building resilience and managing stress effectively

  • Optimising focus, productivity and decision-making

  • Behaviour change and habit formation for success

  • Workplace wellbeing, longevity and human optimisation

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Why Book Nicole Vignola as a speaker?

  • She operates at the intersection of neuroscience and organisational performance, helping global organisations optimise how people think, work and lead.

  • She translates cutting-edge brain science into practical strategies that improve focus, decision-making and emotional resilience in fast-paced environments.

  • She brings a strong academic and applied foundation, combining neuroscience and organisational psychology to drive measurable behaviour change.

  • She is an engaging speaker who makes complex scientific concepts accessible, equipping audiences with tools they can implement immediately.

  • Her insights enable organisations to enhance wellbeing, unlock performance and build more resilient, high-performing teams.

Videos of Nicole Vignola

V.O. Nicole Vignola, neuroscientist: Why does your brain like negative thoughts so much?
A neuroscientist’s guide to reclaiming your brain | Nicole Vignola

Articles, Media & Podcasts

Books by Nicole Vignola

Rewire: Break the Cycle, Alter Your Thoughts and Create Lasting Change

Comments & Testimonials

"Nicole was an engaging and knowledgeable presenter, who helped merge science and research with practical tips and tools to manage wellbeing."
Victoria Purdon Ultraleap
"Nicole's knowledge, experience, and communication style is exceptional!"
Rita Suh UCLA
"My team and I found Nicole's talk informative and practical. You explained the science and the why and then gave us practical steps on the how."
Isabel Bustillos PwC

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