Name
Dr Colleen Lightbody she/her/hers
Tagline
Neuropsychology Expert; Transformational Coach; Challenger
Credentials
PhD; MPhil; MCC; PGCNL
Bio

Dr. Colleen Lightbody, known internationally as "The Brain Guru," commands authority in the sphere of neuroscience. As the visionary director of Brainwise: Mastery Through Neuroscience, she has sculpted her global reputation through an impressive portfolio of coaching, training, and speaking engagements across the Asia-Pacific Region, the United States, Europe, and Africa.

Dr. Lightbody's professional repertoire is expansive, spanning from neuroscience and mindfulness to brain-based learning, and onto personal and professional coaching and emotional intelligence. Her aptitude for understanding and utilizing the power of the brain has led to her global recognition and demand in multiple fields. Her clientele encompasses a diverse range of sectors, including industry giants such as Microsoft, Google, Citibank, and Novartis. Having dedicated over 20,000 hours to coaching and training, she has empowered numerous personal, professional, and corporate clients to unlock their potential.

Dr. Lightbody's intellectual prowess is rooted in a robust educational background. She holds a PhD in Mindfulness and Neuroscience, a testament to her passion and dedication. Notably, she was honored with the Top Achiever Award from the University of Johannesburg. Moreover, she holds a Master’s degree in Leadership and a Postgraduate Diploma in NeuroLeadership from Middlesex University.

But it's not just her credentials that set Dr. Lightbody apart. Her zeal for life and her profession is contagious. As a catalyst for change, she breathes life into her work with her exuberant spirit. An accomplished athlete, she embodies her principles of personal mastery. She has scaled the heights of Kilimanjaro and Everest Base Camp, earned provincial colours in both cycling and triathlon, completed numerous Iron Man Challenges, 200 to 600km cycling challenges, and many marathons and  ultra-marathons.

A charismatic Motivational Speaker, Dr. Lightbody has graced international platforms such as TEDx, and as a Keynote Speaker at Conferences and  Seminars, Corporate Events, Podcasts and on You Tube. She shared her transformational journey at a TEDx Event in Hyderabad. Her stirring narratives, laced with personal experiences, have won her respect, credibility, and standing ovations.

Dr. Colleen Lightbody does not simply preach personal mastery; she is the embodiment of it. For her, this isn't just a career. It's a lifelong mission to inspire change, foster growth, and ignite the spark of potential within everyone she encounters.

Presentations

This is an example talk for Colleen Lightbody

Navigating Through the Labyrinth of Life and Loss

Life and loss: Seemingly paradoxical words that reflect the dark and the light, the pain and the joy; the vibrancy and the despair. 

Using neuroscience to provide a practical tool for wisdom, compassion and certainty in Covid times.

Neuroscience expert and professional coach, Dr Colleen Lightbody presents the science and art of living mindfully through pain and joy.

Education Health & Well-being +5
Overcoming adversity Surviving Trauma