Phil Dobson

Phil Dobson is a best-selling author and workplace performance expert who translates neuroscience and psychology into practical strategies that enhance mental resilience, focus, and workload mastery. A psychotherapist turned neuroscience specialist, he has partnered with leading organisations including Google DeepMind, the Financial Times, and the European Society of Emergency Medicine, delivering transformative programmes across high-pressure environments. Author of The Brain Book: How to Think & Work Smarter, Phil's science-backed methods have helped global brands such as Warner Music and Paramount achieve measurable results, including successfully implementing shorter workweeks. His sessions equip leaders and teams with proven techniques to sustain performance, manage stress effectively, and drive lasting behavioural change in their organisations.

When Phil Dobson partnered with Bloomsbury Publishing to successfully implement a shorter working week without compromising output, he demonstrated what happens when neuroscience meets organisational strategy. As a psychotherapist turned workplace performance expert, Phil has spent over 15 years transforming how people think, work, and sustain performance under pressure. His ability to translate complex brain science into immediately applicable skills has made him a trusted partner to organisations ranging from Google DeepMind and the Financial Times to Warner Music and Paramount. Phil's 2016 book, The Brain Book: How to Think & Work Smarter, distils his innovative approach to productivity, focus, and prioritisation into strategies that deliver measurable results in real-world environments.

Phil's credibility rests on a rare combination of clinical training and commercial impact. His background as a psychotherapist provides deep insight into human behaviour and mental resilience, whilst his work with the European Society of Emergency Medicine has equipped him to address stress and decision-making in the most demanding contexts. Phil doesn't simply share theory; he designs and delivers transformative programmes that stick. His collaborations with Jamie Oliver's team and high-profile media organisations reflect his versatility across industries, and his methods have consistently earned the trust of leaders seeking evidence-based solutions to workplace challenges. With more than a decade spent refining learning programmes, Phil understands not just what works in principle, but what drives lasting behavioural change in practice.

Phil's sessions equip audiences with science-backed techniques they can implement immediately. Leaders learn to build mental resilience, manage workload more effectively, and sustain focus in environments where distractions are constant and demands are high. Teams gain practical tools to reduce stress, improve decision-making, and enhance overall performance without burning out. Phil's approach is grounded in neuroscience and psychology, yet entirely accessible, ensuring that complex ideas become actionable strategies. Whether addressing executives navigating organisational change or professionals seeking to reclaim control of their time, Phil delivers insights that resonate long after the event. His work leaves audiences not only informed and inspired, but equipped with proven methods to unlock their potential and thrive in today's demanding workplaces.