Leonie Hull

Leonie Hull is the co-founder and CEO of the Academy of Brain-based Leadership and a truly experienced leader in management and consulting. A recognised thought leader in the neuroscience of leadership, Leonie is an advocate for creating environments where performance thrives through psychological safety and brain awareness. As a speaker, Leonie aims to deliver scientifically driven training and education to improve brains in business. Due to her ability to combine neuroscience with personalised tools during her speeches, Leonie is a very highly regarded keynote speaker. 

In her earlier career, Leonie spent a long time working as General Manager of the NeuroLeadership Institute. Within this role she played a central role in growing the business to an internationally recognised authority in the world of neuroleadership. In 2015, Leonie co-founded the Academy of Brain-based Leadership to make a difference and encourage individuals to know themselves and others more deeply. Leonie went on to become a co-author of the book, ‘Psychological Safety: The Key to Happy, High-Performing People and Teams’. Throughout her career, she has played a key role in creating and implementing psychological safety learning and accreditation pathways for organisations and individuals. 

Another key achievement of Leonie’s is that she developed the S.A.F.E.T.Y model. After realising that a lot of our motivation and behaviour as humans is driven by our brain’s unconscious need to feel safe, Leonie identified six key domains. Security, Autonomy, Fairness, Esteem, Trust, and You, each essential for brain safety. Her work enhances understanding of motivations and stress triggers, boosting teamwork and productivity. 

As a speaker, Leonie is renowned for her empowering speeches on harnessing brain awareness for personal and professional growth. Having spoken at a vast number of global conferences, leadership seminars and webinars, Leonie is a true professional in her field. Known for making complex neuroscience concepts accessible for all audiences, she is highly sought-after. If you are looking for an engaging and motivating speaker on topics such as stress management, emotional regulation, and enhancing productivity, hire Leonie Hull today!