Unlock Peak Mental Performance with Dr. Brynn: A Recap of the NSB Breakfast Event
Takeaways from one of of series of NSB Engage In Person client events: Our recent Breakfast event series in Toronto featured Dr. Brynn Winegard, renowned expert on mental performance and well-being. Her enlightening session on the MERIT Framework for Peak Mental Performance provided invaluable insights into how organizations can boost their employees’ well-being and productivity.
A Comprehensive Look at the MERIT Framework
Our audience is one of the first to learn directly from Dr Brynn’s latest work on peak performance! Derived from her upcoming book and newest speaking topic, The Working Brain, the MERIT Framework is a holistic approach to achieving peak mental and physical performance through five key pillars:
Move 🏋
Dr. Brynn emphasizes the profound impact of physical movement on mental health. She highlights the importance of incorporating both indoor and outdoor activities into daily routines. For example: outdoor green exercise alleviates stress and enhances cognitive function.
Eat 🥗
Nutrition plays a pivotal role in mental performance. Dr. Brynn advocates for a diet rich in micronutrients, encouraging attendees to “eat the rainbow” to ensure they’re getting a variety of essential nutrients that support brain health and overall well-being.
Rest 💆
Quality sleep is crucial for optimal mental performance. Dr. Brynn shares strategies for improving sleep hygiene, including avoiding blue light before bed, waking up naturally, ensuring 8+ hours of sleep, and using breathable (white) sheets to create a restful environment.
Interact 👯
Social connections are fundamental to mental health. Dr. Brynn stresses the importance of face-to-face interactions, both in personal and professional settings, to foster emotional well-being and a balanced life.
Think 💭
Microdose challenges! They’ll make the tough issues easier to deal with in future. Cognitive antifragility is about embracing challenges and failures as opportunities for growth. Dr. Brynn encourages a growth mindset, focusing on the process of learning and staying curious to enhance mental resilience.
Engaging Attendees: A Dynamic Audience
The event attracted a diverse group of professionals and organizational leaders, all eager to integrate wellness strategies into their workplace cultures. Dr. Brynn’s session provided actionable insights that can be incorporated into organizational wellness programs to improve employee satisfaction and performance. By focusing on these pillars, companies can foster a more supportive and productive work environment.
Dr. Brynn Winegard | Neuroscientist Specializing in Business Brain Science and Peak Performance
In her thought-provoking sessions, Dr. Winegard delves into the science behind peak performance, offering actionable insights to boost brainpower and enhance work-life balance. Her engaging approach makes complex brain science accessible and applicable to everyday business challenges.
Dr. Brynn Winegard, a Harvard-trained neuroscientist and award-winning professor, is a distinguished global expert in business-brain sciences. With formal education in Neuroscience, Psychology, Marketing, and Strategy (HBSc, MBA, PhD), and over a decade of experience in corporate business development with leading companies like Pfizer Inc., Nestle Inc., and Johnson & Johnson Inc., Dr. Winegard delivers high-energy presentations that explore the brain science of productivity, performance, resilience, and antifragility.
Dr. Winegard’s expertise has been sought by a wide range of organizations, including Scotiabank, RBC Insurance, and Silicon Valley startups. She consistently receives top ratings for her dynamic and impactful presentations. As a regular media commentator, she shares her knowledge on platforms such as CTV, BNN, CBC, and The Globe and Mail.
Dr. Winegard’s ability to connect scientific research with practical business strategies makes her a sought-after speaker for conferences and workshops. Her sessions provide invaluable insights into optimizing productivity, fostering psychological safety, and achieving sustainable workplace well-being.
