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When the Leader Becomes the Villain
The hidden cost of destructive team behaviour and what it does to an organisation’s Brain Capital.
The Human Edge: Leadership and Performance in an AI-Driven World
Soraya moderates a panel on leadership and human capability in the age of AI.
The Inner Temple: Movers & Returners
Soraya joins The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple podcast to explore the human side of professional pressure, wellbeing and navigating change.
Talks, interviews and neuroscience in conversation
Discover Soraya's published videos and conversations about human intelligence, leadership and the future of work.
What is on your mind?
Start with the challenge you recognise. The scientific story — and what to do with it — follows.
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Want to Nightclub at 80?
Brain Capital, the changing brain and maintaining capability.
The Real Myth About Confidence in a 5.0, AI World
Confidence, social expectations and the science of self-belief.
AI won’t save your business, your brain will.
Cognitive overload and human judgement as technology advances.
Brain Capital and Brain Health for AI Connectivity
Why brain health matters in an AI-integrated workplace.
The Hidden Power Behind Female Leadership: Brain Health
Leadership, brain health, stress and sustainable performance.
Unbossing & Brain-Based Leadership: Creating Trust and Mental Wellbeing at Work
Why trust, autonomy and psychological safety matter.
The Neuroscience of Urgency: How to Lead Change Without Burning Out
Urgency culture, cognitive pressure and better ways to navigate change.
The Neurodiversity Myth: All Brains Welcome
Understanding neurodiversity and cognitive differences at work.
Brain as Predictive Engine - Placebo or Nocebo Effect?
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OUR BRAINS ARE SHAPED BY OUR THOUGHTS
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Too Much Scare Mongering Can Create a Beast!
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Powerful NEW Brains@Work® Human Intelligence Diagnostic©
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THE ART OF DELEGATION – MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK
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THE ART OF DE-STRESSING
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Welcome to December NeuroAwe!
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The ‘NeuroMyths’ Neuroletter
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Shaping Future Minds
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‘Shaping Minds to Make Each Day a Good Day’ - Rethinking is the new curiosity.
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The Energy Equation: Drainers, Diet, and the Daily Decisions That Shape Brain Health
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Confidence, Creativity, and the Case for Zebra Thinking
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Gender Parity – International Women’s Day
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The Neuroscience of Leadership in 2024
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The Neuroscience of Creativity: ‘Brainy Podcasts’
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Talking Creativity & Innovation: ‘Brainy Podcasts’
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Theory of Mind - The Neuroscience of Influence and Negotiating
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Mindset Over Style: The Neuroscience of Effective Leadership
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Keep it Simple in Turbulent Times.
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Avoiding Mindset Manipulation
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Unleash Your Business's Potential: The Power of Listening to Your Teams
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The People in Your Business, Make Your Business
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APRIL 2023
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MARCH 2023
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FEBRUARY 2023
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JANUARY 2023
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In or out of the office: Lonely or happy?
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Coaching Perspective: in the workplace.
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It’s all in your head: the brain’s response to crisis
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Tomorrow is here today. Observing Trends
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How to stay motivated and driven
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Leading for mastery not perfectionism
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What is applied neuroscience?
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Only fires should burnout, not people!
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Boost your brain - eat, drink and be merry
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Brainy Podcasts, Episode 26: The Dark Side Of The Brain
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Brainy Podcasts, Episode 25: Innovation Needs More Ears Than Egos
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Brainy Podcasts, Episode 24: You Can’t Lead Or Live On An Empty Brain
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Brainy Podcasts, Episode 23: What Taylor Swift, Nirvana and Vera Lynn Tell Us About Leadership
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Brainy Podcasts, Episode 22: Good Enough Is Killing Real Creativity
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Brainy Podcasts, Episode 21: The New Rules of Work: Inclusivity, Identity & Instant Feedback
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Brainy Podcasts, Episode 20: Brains, Burnout and Bullsh*t: What Are You Still Pretending Is Working?
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Brainy Podcasts, Episode 19: The Human Brain in the Age of AI
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Brainy Podcasts, Episode 18: The Four-Day Week Experiment: What Science Tells Us
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Brainy Podcasts, Episode 16: Is the Future Still Human?
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Brainy Podcasts, Episode 15: So You Think You Can Think?
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Brainy Podcasts, Episode 12: The Business of Brain Health & Wealth
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Brainy Podcasts, Episode 10: Let Your Charisma Out Of The Bottle
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Brainy Podcasts, Episode 9: Manner Before Matter
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Brainy Podcasts, Episode 8: What is Psycho-Social & Why Does it Matter?
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Brainy Podcasts, Episode 7: The Human Advantage
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Brainy Podcasts, Episode 6: The Role of Leadership in Creativity
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Brainy Podcasts, Episode 4: When are Humans at their Best?
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Why leaders need to look at creativity through new lenses
Guest interview featured in the existing media collection.
How neuroscience helps you adapt and be more resilient
Guest interview featured in the existing media collection.
Neuroscience-Based Leadership: How Soraya Shaw Helps Leaders Think, Lead and Perform Better
Guest interview featured in the existing media collection.
All Brains Welcome - Neurodiversity in the Workplace
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The Brain, Behaviour, and Retail Environments Shape Decisions
Guest interview featured in the existing media collection.
The Human Edge: Leadership and Performance in an AI-Driven World | EVOLVE 2026
The 2026 Brighton panel moderated by Soraya; embedded recording is on the publisher page.
When the Leader Becomes the Villain
The full October 2026 Neuroletter about organisational trust and the impact of difficult team dynamics.
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Ideas you can hear, see and share
Explore guest conversations, Brainy Podcasts and keynote perspectives. Browse Soraya’s YouTube channel and selected guest appearances. Additional recordings will be linked to their original publishers as they are confirmed.
Brainy Podcasts
Conversations exploring the brain, behaviour and the possibilities of human intelligence.
Soraya Shaw on YouTube
Selected speaking clips and conversations, organised under the five Thinking & Insights topics.
Beyond the Diagnostic: The BrainShaw® Intelligence Library
The diagnostic starts the conversation. For approved Brains@Work™ participants and commissioning organisations, the Intelligence Library provides deeper neuroscience briefings, practical applications and selected research to continue exploring what their BrainMap™ reveals.
This is a restricted client resource, not a standalone subscription or a general professional knowledge library. Access is arranged through an existing or agreed Brains@Work™ engagement.
The public Thinking & Insights archive remains freely accessible. Individual diagnostic responses, reports and proprietary scoring methods are never part of this library.