James Hewitt

James Hewitt

• Performance Scientist, Speaker & Author, with over 15 years of experience in human high performance.
• Expert in disruptive technology and its impact on humans and the work environment
• Author of Exponential, a book that deals with the science of sustainable human high performance, exploring the capacities we need to cultivate to thrive in the ‘future of work’

James Hewitt, has, as his area of expertise, performance science which encompasses such areas as ‘the future of work’, human well-being and performance in a digitally disrupted world, and methods to facilitate more sustainable high-performance for knowledge workers.

James has a passion for translating science into practical tactics and effective strategies in order to enhance well-being at both the individual and organisational levels. His work has seen him consult Formula 1 drivers and advise Fortune 500 C-suite executives.

James Hewitt obtained both his Bachelor’s Degree in Sport and Exercise Science, and is currently undertaking his Ph.D research at Loughborough University’s School of Sport Exercise and Health Science, which is ranked first in the world for this subject by the QS World University Rankings.

Former Head of Science and Innovation at Hintsa Performance focused:

1) Science: Working with our expert science board to ensure that we build Hintsa’s services on a robust evidence base.

2) Innovation: Finding new and useful ways to help our clients to improve their wellbeing and performance.

3) Communication: Inspiring and equipping people to enhance their well-being and performance, through writing, speaking and coaching.”

James if a proliferous writer who is published on various online websites. He is also the author of Exponential, a book that deals with the science of sustainable human high performance, exploring the capacities we need to cultivate so to thrive in the ‘future of work’.

 James Hewitt – Speaker

Based in both the UK and Switzerland, James Hewitt is increasingly sought after as a keynote speaker and workshop facilitator. James’ energy and enthusiasm for his topics shine through, while his inspirational perspectives and ability to translate science into effective strategies help enhance the culture of audiences at both the individual and organizational level.

 Speaking Topics 

• From Fixed to Flow: Has work really got harder, or is there just more to pay attention to?
• The Workforce of Tomorrow: Developing the skills and capacities for our automated, augmented, and ‘ageless’ future.
• Empowering knowledge workers with science-based tools to improve their wellbeing & performance: Automation, augmentation & an aging population mean that human cognitive capabilities are an increasingly important differentiator in the workplace
• The Anatomy of Victory: Lessons from top-performers in sport and business.
• Cognitive Gears: Introducing a novel method to consider how we distribute our cognitive load, with implications for the workplace and beyond.
• The Attention Paradox: Why the people who need to pay attention the most are often the most at risk of distraction; and what we can do about it.
• Make Sleep Your Super-Power: Why the people who need to focus the most, are often the most fatigued, and why we can’t ‘cheat on sleep’.
• Beyond Resilience: Can we get stronger in response to stress?
• Discover the key to sustainable high performance: While high-energy working practices can drive productivity and impact, many of us feel like we never switch off, and rates of workplace burnout continue to grow.