Friederike Fabritius
Wall Street Journal bestselling author and neuroscientist, Friederike Fabritius, transforms leadership with brain-based insights that drive innovation and change.
Why you should book Friederike Fabritius for your next event
- Friederike Fabritius delivers brain-based strategies that equip leaders to drive innovation, increase engagement, and create lasting organizational impact.
- Learn proven neuroscience techniques to enhance focus, productivity, and decision-making, transforming your team's approach to leadership and performance.
- Friederike has delivered impactful keynotes for Fortune 500 companies, including Google, EY, and Deloitte, transforming leadership at the highest levels.
Friederike Fabritius, a Wall Street Journal bestselling author and neuroscientist, empowers Fortune 500 companies with brain-based leadership strategies that drive innovation, engagement, and retention. Her dynamic keynotes, trusted by top brands like Google, EY, and Deloitte, deliver actionable insights that transform how executives lead. Elevate your organization’s performance with proven neuroscience-based solutions.
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Keynotes
Keynote by speaker Friederike Fabritius: Fun, Fear, and Focus®
How does the brain work? And how can you use this knowledge to transform your well-being and performance? Your brain needs a cocktail of three neurochemicals to get into flow: Dopamine, noradrenaline, and acetylcholine. Or in short: Fun, fear, and focus.
Learn how to leverage fun, fear, and focus to reach peak performance, enhance your well-being and create a high-performing team.
By showing you how to put these science-based insights into practice in the right way, Friederike guides you on the path to thriving within your unique neurosignature. When you embrace Neurosignature Diversity and utilize the fail-safe combination of Fun, Fear, and Focus ®, you will learn what it means to truly live and work in a Brain-Friendly way, and to excel in the hybrid world!
Key Takeaways
Performance culture and growth mindset
The neuroscience of the flow state
The value of neurosignature diversity
Finding optimal stress levels
Why fun matters and how to harness its power at work
Accessing Flow and how to be 5 times more productive
How much fear should there be in the workplace?
How the prefrontal cortex, the limbic system and the basal ganglia interact
Learning to focus in a world full of distractions
How a team can reach social flow
Learn how to leverage fun, fear, and focus to reach peak performance, enhance your well-being and create a high-performing team.
By showing you how to put these science-based insights into practice in the right way, Friederike guides you on the path to thriving within your unique neurosignature. When you embrace Neurosignature Diversity and utilize the fail-safe combination of Fun, Fear, and Focus ®, you will learn what it means to truly live and work in a Brain-Friendly way, and to excel in the hybrid world!
Key Takeaways
Performance culture and growth mindset
The neuroscience of the flow state
The value of neurosignature diversity
Finding optimal stress levels
Why fun matters and how to harness its power at work
Accessing Flow and how to be 5 times more productive
How much fear should there be in the workplace?
How the prefrontal cortex, the limbic system and the basal ganglia interact
Learning to focus in a world full of distractions
How a team can reach social flow
Keynote by speaker Friederike Fabritius: The Social Brain: The Ten Commandments of Great Relationships
What is the single most important thing that your team needs for continued growth and success? Trust.
The way we work and how we relate to our teams has changed dramatically in recent years and with the rise of the hybrid world, trust and collaboration have never been more critical. As high-level executives and corporate professionals, understanding how our brains are wired for social interaction is key to unlocking the potential of these hybrid work environments.
This keynote explores the neuroscience of trust, how to enhance team collaboration, and why a psychologically safe workplace is of utmost importance. Gain valuable insights into how human brains are inherently wired to be social and how this knowledge can be harnessed to increase trust, innovation, and high-performance teamwork.
Key Takeaways
Why your brain needs social connection and simple tips for connecting to anyone
Why trust is linked to profitability and longevity
Learn about the inner workings of your social brain: oxytocin, mirror neurons, and tachykinin
How to foster psychological safety and effectively manage hybrid teams
How to overcome - and leverage - similarity bias
The link between empathy and stress, and overcoming “us versus them” silo thinking
Vulnerability - when it works and when it backfires
The neurohacks to use for succeeding in hybrid work
The way we work and how we relate to our teams has changed dramatically in recent years and with the rise of the hybrid world, trust and collaboration have never been more critical. As high-level executives and corporate professionals, understanding how our brains are wired for social interaction is key to unlocking the potential of these hybrid work environments.
This keynote explores the neuroscience of trust, how to enhance team collaboration, and why a psychologically safe workplace is of utmost importance. Gain valuable insights into how human brains are inherently wired to be social and how this knowledge can be harnessed to increase trust, innovation, and high-performance teamwork.
Key Takeaways
Why your brain needs social connection and simple tips for connecting to anyone
Why trust is linked to profitability and longevity
Learn about the inner workings of your social brain: oxytocin, mirror neurons, and tachykinin
How to foster psychological safety and effectively manage hybrid teams
How to overcome - and leverage - similarity bias
The link between empathy and stress, and overcoming “us versus them” silo thinking
Vulnerability - when it works and when it backfires
The neurohacks to use for succeeding in hybrid work
Keynote by speaker Friederike Fabritius: Jumpstart Your Learning With Neuroscience
Did you know that there is a science to how we learn?
In this keynote, I will share with you exactly how you can harness neuroscience to learn better! It's easy to pick up new habits and learn new things once we have the right tools.
By making your learning Brain-Friendly, you can learn five times faster. Neuroplasticity shows us that you teach can old dog new tricks, and you can apply these learnings right away. It’s easy.
Key takeaways
What neuroplasticity is and means
The role of the hippocampus, the amygdala and the basal ganglia in learning
Lifelong learning and how to access it
Growth mindset and flexibility
How to trigger your dopamine system
Neurohacks for faster, and better, learning
What a habit is and how they are formed
What brain systems are engaged when learning and how to use them to your advantage
In this keynote, I will share with you exactly how you can harness neuroscience to learn better! It's easy to pick up new habits and learn new things once we have the right tools.
By making your learning Brain-Friendly, you can learn five times faster. Neuroplasticity shows us that you teach can old dog new tricks, and you can apply these learnings right away. It’s easy.
Key takeaways
What neuroplasticity is and means
The role of the hippocampus, the amygdala and the basal ganglia in learning
Lifelong learning and how to access it
Growth mindset and flexibility
How to trigger your dopamine system
Neurohacks for faster, and better, learning
What a habit is and how they are formed
What brain systems are engaged when learning and how to use them to your advantage
Keynote by speaker Friederike Fabritius: Embracing Change and Uncertainty with Emotional Resilience
In the fast-paced world of corporate leadership, it seems like the only constant is change. Learning how to effectively lead teams through the turbulence of uncertainty and change in an effective and brain-friendly way is vital.
The key lies in mastering the art of emotional resilience. Your ability to lead well through change is not just a skill; it's a transformative power.
This keynote delves into practical strategies and real-world insights to empower you to lead effectively during times of change. Learn how to not just survive, but thrive amidst change and uncertainty, ensuring your team’s resilience and success.
Key Takeaways:
Is change ever a good thing for the brain?
How your brain responds to change and uncertainty
Neurosignatures - why do people deal with change and uncertainty so differently?
Communicating effectively under uncertainty
Supporting your team during challenging times
Optimal individual stress points
Key factors for resilience from a neuroscience perspective
Sustainable strategies for leading during change and uncertainty
The key lies in mastering the art of emotional resilience. Your ability to lead well through change is not just a skill; it's a transformative power.
This keynote delves into practical strategies and real-world insights to empower you to lead effectively during times of change. Learn how to not just survive, but thrive amidst change and uncertainty, ensuring your team’s resilience and success.
Key Takeaways:
Is change ever a good thing for the brain?
How your brain responds to change and uncertainty
Neurosignatures - why do people deal with change and uncertainty so differently?
Communicating effectively under uncertainty
Supporting your team during challenging times
Optimal individual stress points
Key factors for resilience from a neuroscience perspective
Sustainable strategies for leading during change and uncertainty
Keynote by speaker Friederike Fabritius: The Creative Mind: Exploring the Neuroscience of Innovation
Innovation isn't some random, spontaneous event - it's SCIENCE!
When the environment is just right our brains are primed for innovation and deep, insightful thinking. Neuroscience has shown us exactly what is needed for our brains to reach a moment of “Aha!” insight and peak creativity!
The good news? You can create this environment practically on demand! This keynote will show you exactly what to do.
Key Takeaways:
What happens during the brain during creative insights
What distinguishes highly creative people from others
How innovation and creativity can be fostered and cultivated
The neuroanatomy of AHA insights
The role of emotions for innovation
Brain hacks for innovating
Gamma oscillations and their role for creativity and insight
When the environment is just right our brains are primed for innovation and deep, insightful thinking. Neuroscience has shown us exactly what is needed for our brains to reach a moment of “Aha!” insight and peak creativity!
The good news? You can create this environment practically on demand! This keynote will show you exactly what to do.
Key Takeaways:
What happens during the brain during creative insights
What distinguishes highly creative people from others
How innovation and creativity can be fostered and cultivated
The neuroanatomy of AHA insights
The role of emotions for innovation
Brain hacks for innovating
Gamma oscillations and their role for creativity and insight
Keynote by speaker Friederike Fabritius: Creating Resilience - Confidently Managing Stress and Fostering Wellbeing
Keeping your cool under pressure is great in theory - but how do we put it into practice?
Stress is not always a bad thing - it’s important to understand which types of stress to embrace and which ones to avoid.
We will discuss science-based and applicable strategies to increasing your stress threshold. You will learn to understand your unique optimal stress point and learn to also guide your team towards optimal stress levels, based on a deeper understanding of their individual neurosignatures.
Key Takeaways:
Is stress ever a good thing for the brain?
How to leverage short-term stress to your advantage
What are the key levers to increasing personal resilience
How can I inoculate myself against stress?
What are the neuroprotective factors that protect against burnout?
Recognizing signs of stress in your team
Optimal individual stress points
What a Neurosignature is, and how they affect individual differences in managing stress levels
Key factors for resilience from a neuroscience perspective
Sustainable strategies for thriving under pressure
Stress is not always a bad thing - it’s important to understand which types of stress to embrace and which ones to avoid.
We will discuss science-based and applicable strategies to increasing your stress threshold. You will learn to understand your unique optimal stress point and learn to also guide your team towards optimal stress levels, based on a deeper understanding of their individual neurosignatures.
Key Takeaways:
Is stress ever a good thing for the brain?
How to leverage short-term stress to your advantage
What are the key levers to increasing personal resilience
How can I inoculate myself against stress?
What are the neuroprotective factors that protect against burnout?
Recognizing signs of stress in your team
Optimal individual stress points
What a Neurosignature is, and how they affect individual differences in managing stress levels
Key factors for resilience from a neuroscience perspective
Sustainable strategies for thriving under pressure
Keynote by speaker Friederike Fabritius: The Neuroscience of Diversity & Inclusion
Diverse teams consistently outperform non-diverse teams in almost every measurable metric.
Diversity in our workplaces is vital in order to increase productivity, innovation, and create better outcomes. Working with those who differ from us can also be a cause of conflict and tension within a team - so how do we mitigate this? There is more to diversity than you may think - including
how
you think! In this keynote, I will share innovative insights from social cognitive neuroscience on diversity and inclusion, including my personal framework of thought leadership on neurosignatures being the hidden key to unlocking your team’s peak performance.
Key Takeaways
Why diverse teams outperform homogeneous teams
How to work with people who are different from yourself
How to create more innovation through diversity
Why thought diversity should be encouraged
Why inclusion matters
How different personalities can work together
How to avoid groupthink
How to find common ground within diverse groups
What is a neurosignature, and how to support each of them in a team
Diversity in our workplaces is vital in order to increase productivity, innovation, and create better outcomes. Working with those who differ from us can also be a cause of conflict and tension within a team - so how do we mitigate this? There is more to diversity than you may think - including
how
you think! In this keynote, I will share innovative insights from social cognitive neuroscience on diversity and inclusion, including my personal framework of thought leadership on neurosignatures being the hidden key to unlocking your team’s peak performance.
Key Takeaways
Why diverse teams outperform homogeneous teams
How to work with people who are different from yourself
How to create more innovation through diversity
Why thought diversity should be encouraged
Why inclusion matters
How different personalities can work together
How to avoid groupthink
How to find common ground within diverse groups
What is a neurosignature, and how to support each of them in a team
Friederike Fabritius
Unlock Peak Performance with Neuroscience
Keynote Speaker Friederike Fabritius is an internationally recognized expert in neuroleadership, known for delivering engaging and transformative keynotes that blend neuroscience with practical leadership strategies. Her talks are built on cutting-edge brain science, offering leaders actionable tools to drive innovation, boost performance, and create a high-performing workplace culture. Friederike’s insights are especially relevant for organizations aiming to adapt to change, improve team dynamics, and enhance employee engagement through brain-friendly approaches.
As a Wall Street Journal bestselling author and award-winning neuroscientist, Friederike Fabritius has captivated audiences at leading global organizations, including Google, Ernst & Young, Deloitte, BMW, and SAP. Her keynotes address critical issues facing today’s businesses, from leadership development and talent retention to fostering creativity and improving decision-making. By providing brain-based insights, she empowers leaders to understand how the brain works under pressure, make better decisions, and enhance overall productivity.
Friederike’s deep understanding of neuroscience, combined with her experience working with Fortune 500 executives, makes her keynotes highly relevant for any organization looking to stay competitive in today’s fast-paced business environment. Her motivational speeches offer a unique perspective on leadership that helps leaders rethink traditional approaches and adopt science-backed methods to inspire their teams and drive lasting success.
When you book Friederike Fabritius for your event, you are bringing in an expert who can help your organization solve complex leadership challenges and create a brain-friendly environment that fosters innovation, engagement, and resilience. Friederike’s engaging, high-energy presentations deliver not only motivation but also practical, neuroscience-based strategies that can be applied immediately to improve leadership and organizational performance.
As a Wall Street Journal bestselling author and award-winning neuroscientist, Friederike Fabritius has captivated audiences at leading global organizations, including Google, Ernst & Young, Deloitte, BMW, and SAP. Her keynotes address critical issues facing today’s businesses, from leadership development and talent retention to fostering creativity and improving decision-making. By providing brain-based insights, she empowers leaders to understand how the brain works under pressure, make better decisions, and enhance overall productivity.
Friederike’s deep understanding of neuroscience, combined with her experience working with Fortune 500 executives, makes her keynotes highly relevant for any organization looking to stay competitive in today’s fast-paced business environment. Her motivational speeches offer a unique perspective on leadership that helps leaders rethink traditional approaches and adopt science-backed methods to inspire their teams and drive lasting success.
When you book Friederike Fabritius for your event, you are bringing in an expert who can help your organization solve complex leadership challenges and create a brain-friendly environment that fosters innovation, engagement, and resilience. Friederike’s engaging, high-energy presentations deliver not only motivation but also practical, neuroscience-based strategies that can be applied immediately to improve leadership and organizational performance.
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