Helping people understand how to power-up their performance in the digital world.
I’m Dr Kristy Goodwin
I am fascinated with how our brains and bodies operate in the digital world. I take cutting-edge research from neuroscience, psychology and technology and translate it into brain-based protocols to power-up performance.
I’m a global speaker, author, researcher and media commentator fascinated by how our always switched-on, digital culture is compromising our wellbeing and is counter to optimal and sustainable performance and focus.
For years, I researched and spoke about the ways in which technology shapes children’s and teens’ wellbeing, health, and learning. However, I realised that digital wellbeing and digital focus was also an issue impacting adults too. For a time, I struggled to digitally disconnect and tame my digital distractions too. Technology was controlling me! My digital behaviours had detrimental impacts on my wellbeing — from late-night social scrolling sabotaging my sleep to suffering from techno-stress, digital dementia, and compare-and-despair syndrome. My digital behaviours were also diminishing my performance when I worked. I’d open my laptop to work and the incessant ping of email alerts, the buzz of social media notifications & my constant (failing) attempts to multitask severely compromised my productivity and efficiency.
Described by my clients as a 'pracademic' I amalgamate both research and practical experience to share productive and healthy digital behaviours that support (not stifle) people’s wellbeing and performance.
Do you go from one virtual meeting to the next? Are you contemplating declaring 'email bankruptcy'? Do you lament that constant digital distractions are putting a dent in your productivity?
Have you paused (& looked up from your phone) to consider the costs of your digital dependence and distraction on your wellbeing and productivity?
Have you ever worried about the impact of your child/teen’s digital obsession on their physical and mental wellbeing? Are you worried about it stunting their learning, or derailing their development?
For most of us, adults and kids alike, digital devices have become an integral part of our lives. We find it so hard to unplug. This is no accident. The reason lies with our brains. Basically, we’ve got ancient brains operating in a high-tech, fast-paced world. Our brains simply haven’t evolved to cope with the incessant demands digital devices pose.
The digital intensity of our days has increased...
So I want to help you make informed choices about your digital habits (or your family’s tech time), based on the latest neuroscience, developmental science, organisational psychology and technology research.
Thank-you Kristy, it was an extremely well received keynote.
PARTNER
ERNST & YOUNG
At our CEO Institute 2023 Summit we were fortunate to have Dr Kristy Goodwin present her keynote presentation Beat Digital Burnout. Dr Kristy’s presentation was evidence based and she shared practical strategies on how to minimise the impact of digital devices on our lives and be more productive!
I’m loving her latest book - Dear Digital, we need to talk… Get yourself a copy.
PAUL PREISS | DIRECTOR – SA
THE CEO INSTITUTE
“Thank you for the wonderful session today – I thoroughly enjoyed it - it had such a great balance of research, science and practical delivered in such a nicely structured and engaging way.”
ATTRACT AND RETAIN LEAD - COMMERCIAL
ANZ
“Your session was a great hit, with anecdotal feedback from our clients being exceptionally positive.”
Learning & Organisational Development Consultant | People and Culture
SPARKE HELMORE LAWYERS
“Dr Kristy is a great educator and virtual speaker. Highly engaging and practical..”
HEAD OF DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT
“Kristy kept the audience engaged the entire time. Her information is backed by data and research, and she is able to give practical, day to day tips to help navigate parenting in this digital age.”
SENIOR HEALTH & WELLBEING CONSULTANT
RESERVE BANK OF AUSTRALIA
“Feedback from your seminar has been excellent. Such an engaging and interesting presentation.”
EVENTS ADVISER | COOPER GRACE WARD LAWYERS
RESERVE BANK OF AUSTRALIA
“There is a huge buzz around the great conversations you led and we are quite sure that these are going to lead to deeper reflections around the effective use of technology.”
EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT, SOUTH-EAST ASIA
APPLE
Our executive team was feeling exhausted with back-to-back virtual meetings and they were having trouble switching off. Kristy delivered sessions that were highly practical, not just theory and all seem to have taken a couple of things that they can immediately use to be happier and more productive with their work-life balance. Kristy packages the science in a way that it is easy to adopt in our everyday lives, her energy kept everyone engaged.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
CHALLENGER
Kristy is a fantastic speaker who goes above and beyond to ensure a great session for participants. Many commented on how valuable the session was and they loved how Kristy translated the science into “real life”.
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
TAKEDA INTERNATIONAL
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