Dr James Hewitt

Dr. James Hewitt is an award-winning wellbeing and performance keynote speaker with a unique background in science and endurance sports. Here's a comprehensive overview:

Professional Background:

• Studied Sport & Exercise Science at Loughborough University, which is ranked #1 globally for the discipline3
• Works as a researcher and performance scientist specializing in knowledge worker performance
• Founder of The Knowledge Work Lab
• Keynote speaker who has presented at over 30 countries across various sectors including aerospace, technology, finance, consulting, and pharmaceuticals1

Expertise and Focus: Dr. Hewitt integrates insights from multiple disciplines to help organizations improve performance, specifically:

• Neuroscience
• Physiology
• Organizational psychology
• Endurance sports strategies

Professional Experience:

• Has spoken at prestigious venues including:
  • World Economic Forum Annual Meetings in Davos
  • Business schools like IMD and St. Gallen
• Previously worked with organizations such as:
  • QuantumBlack (a McKinsey company)
  • University of St. Gallen
  • Nordic Business Forum

Research and Approach:

• Currently completing a PhD that provides a structured conceptual framework for understanding knowledge work performance
• Focuses on helping knowledge workers improve cognitive performance through science-based tools
• Emphasizes workplace culture, psychological safety, and holistic wellbeing strategies12

Key Philosophy: His core message is that wellbeing can fuel business success, with research suggesting that improving company wellbeing by a single point could increase annual profits by $2-3 billion.1