I’m Toby Groves, and I help people unlock decision-making and thinking networks they didn’t realize they had—or didn’t know how to access. My work is inspired by the brain’s extraordinary ability to adapt to challenges, such as recovery from traumatic brain injury, autism, or stroke, and how these adaptations can inform strategies for decision-making, problem-solving in high-stakes situations, and overall thinking quality and mental wellness. These strategies come from places that might seem unlikely to some—therapies for neurological recovery, principles of sports psychology, and beyond.

Over the past decade, I’ve had the unique opportunity to directly study and work with high-stakes decision-makers across government and industry nationwide. As one of the most prolific speakers in my field, I’ve conducted experiments with experts and decision-makers at nearly 800 events, refining practical strategies for advanced problem-solving, critical thinking, and excelling under pressure.