A talk that makes people put down their phones.
Hannah Clowney helps audiences understand how technology is reshaping attention, self-control and human connection, and what we can do about it.
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Talks that move an audience
The Vanishing Pause
Why attention, self-regulation and human connection are disappearing in a distracted world.
Exploring how technology, distraction and constant stimulation are reshaping the way we think, work and relate to one another. Combining neuroscience, storytelling and practical insight, this talk helps audiences understand why the ability to pause matters more than ever and how to reclaim it.
- Leadership teams
- Conferences
- Wellbeing weeks
- Professional services
The Attention Gap
Why smart people struggle to focus, and what organisations can do about it.
Most performance problems are not caused by a lack of talent but by fragmented attention. This keynote explores the hidden costs of distraction and gives leaders and teams practical ways to improve focus, decision-making and wellbeing.
- HR
- L&D
- Wellbeing
- Leadership
Intentional Leadership
How great leaders create clarity, presence and better decisions in an age of distraction.
Leadership today requires more than expertise. It requires attention. This keynote explores how leaders can communicate with greater presence, make better decisions under pressure and create cultures that support focus, accountability and meaningful work.
- Senior leaders
- Management teams
What Smartphones Are Doing to Childhood
The talk that helped launch a national conversation.
Drawing on years of campaigning, media appearances and policy engagement, Hannah explores the impact of smartphones and social media on child development, impulse control and family life, while offering a hopeful vision for change.
- Schools and parent communities
- Education conferences
- Public and civic audiences
Audiences that don't forget it
"What an incredible thing you are doing. Incredible."
"Thank you so much for presenting at the conference. The talk generated a lot of timely and important discussions."
"Thoughtful, grounded and deeply human. Challenged assumptions without sensationalism and raised questions we should all be engaging with far more openly."
"Brilliant, the feedback has been so positive. Important guidance on the issue shaping the next generation."
"Your talk was inspirational and really made our parents think. Lots of positive feedback from everyone who attended."
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