I study the quality of thinking—how well our minds truly serve us when the stakes are high—focusing on professionals who make critical decisions. My work explores strategies that enhance thinking, uncovering abilities we may never have  realized we had. Drawing from neurological therapies, extreme mental resilience, and innovative approaches in autism, stroke, and traumatic brain injury recovery, I adapt these insights to improve thinking and decision-making across government, industry, and everyday life. By harnessing the brain’s remarkable adaptability, these strategies unlock breakthroughs in decision-making, elevate thinking quality, and enhance mental agility.

I’ve had the privilege of performing experiments directly with thousands of decision-makers responsible for high-impact decisions that shape our society. These include leaders of critical operations, public safety, emergency response, innovators in healthcare and education, and pioneers pushing the boundaries of human performance. This real-world collaboration, beyond the confines of the laboratory, has provided an invaluable opportunity to test and refine these strategies.