Dr Lynda Shaw earned a doctorate in cognitive neuroscience, focusing her research on unconscious processing of emotion and behavioral change. This academic foundation led her to lecture in psychology and neuroscience at Brunel University, where she conducted research on brain function and impairment, specialising in consciousness, emotion, and the effects of aging.
She went on to run three businesses including a health club with 2000 members and 20 staff.
Dr Lynda Shaw | Speaker
Dr Lynda Shaw Keynote Speaking:
Dr Lynda Shaw is an enthusiastic and engaging speaker and has spoken at virtual events and conferences across the UK. She offers a bespoke service within her subject areas. However, she has four core talks that can also be adapted if required.
The Cost of Silence: How Ignored Geniuses Are Losing You Opportunities for Growth
In this talk Dr Lynda Shaw, addresses 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
In this talk, Dr Lynda Shaw, addresses 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
– How to get your geniuses to lead innovation internally to keep you ahead of the competition
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
Dr Lynda Shaw | Career Highlights
– The founder and operator of three successful businesses – Dr Shaw understands first-hand how expensive and challenging a workforce can be.
– PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience and Business Improvement Strategist.
– Lectured in Psychology and Neuroscience at Brunel University
– Conducted research on brain function and impairment, specialising in consciousness, emotion and the effects of ageing.
– A hugely popular speaker with an innovative, practical and immediately applicable approach. Offers insight into a variety of relevant and often controversial issues.
– Founder of Community Mix Up, a not-for profit-making initiative to encourage people to socialise with the lonely and isolated www.communitymixup.com
– Charity work, including voluntary social work for the elderly, and has worked on committees for the NSPCC and RNLI and as an ambassador for The Children’s Society and Progeria.
– Adventure traveller on all seven continents.
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