# Dr Mark Williams

> High Performance Is Biology


## Posts

- [The Dog Who Taught Me About Racism](https://www.drmarkwilliams.com/the-dog-who-taught-me-about-racism/): My dog Stormy is, by any reasonable measure, a sweetheart. He’s an English Staffy, small, stocky, and absurdly friendly. The kind of dog who throws his whole body into greeting children, who has never met a toddler he didn’t want to lick. He plays beautifully with almost every dog he meets at the park. Almost. There are two exceptions. Border Collies send him into an immediate, focused aggression; not fear, not excitement, just a leap-first reaction that’s entirely specific to that breed. And tiny white fluffy dogs, the Maltese types, terrify him. He’ll back away, tail down, like he’s seen […]
- [The Education Revolution: I wish they would just stop already!](https://www.drmarkwilliams.com/the-education-revolution-i-wish-they-would-just-stop-already/): The education revolution is being widely talked about. We can’t go back to the old broken system now that we have gone online. Teachers need to get more savvy with online curriculum and virtual classrooms to enable students to flourish. The education system is failing. An education revolution is the common mantra from so many. But is the old system really broken? And is this new utopia really where we should be headed? I think we should first acknowledge what that “old broken system” has given us. The current education system, one for the masses, not just the elite, has […]
- [Strange Days indeed!](https://www.drmarkwilliams.com/strange-days-indeed/): To quote the great John Lennon, “Nobody told me there’d be days like these…Strange days indeed”.When I first heard about the corona virus I, like many others, assumed it was part of the media hyperbole that we are bombarded with these days. That it, in fact, was just another version of the flu and we were making a big deal out of nothing. Of course, we now know it is a lot more serious than many of us originally thought. The devastation that we are seeing in Italy and India is frightening. It is often hard to turn away from […]
- [Smartphones at school](https://www.drmarkwilliams.com/smartphones-at-school/): I spent last week traveling around the Upper Hunter region of NSW with the Macquarie University LEAP Team. LEAP stands for Learning, Education, Aspiration and Participation. It is funded by the Australian government to actively support students from disadvantaged backgrounds to aspire to and successfully participate in higher education. We visited a bunch of High Schools in low SES areas and presented to both teachers and students. I love going on these road trips as it gives me a chance to spend time with a fantastic group of people from Macquarie University who are dedicated to this amazing program. It […]
- [Why are video games addictive?](https://www.drmarkwilliams.com/why-are-video-games-addictive/): Quite simply they are designed to be addictive. There are literally millions of different games available. Video game designers have to make their game popular. Popularity occurs when players return to play on a regular basis. Designers achieve this by making their game challenging enough that very few people get to the finish. They also ensuring that there are incentives or wins along the way. We call this intermittent reinforcement. It fires up the pleasure areas of our brains and is a great way to ensure a person wants to return. This is the same type of reinforcement that makes […]
- [We need to Disconnect to really Connect](https://www.drmarkwilliams.com/we-need-to-disconnect-to-really-connect/): A colleague asked me to a meeting the other day. We decided to meet at a coffee shop rather than in the office. Much more comfortable and we could grab a decent brew. I arrived 5 minutes early. While I waited, I was people watching, which I love. Of course, these days people watching really means watching people on their phones. Phone goes on the table When my colleague arrived she placed her phone on the table in front of her. I mentioned to her how distracting they are. How just having a smart phone in your pocket meant that […]
- [Can you go back to a dumbphone?](https://www.drmarkwilliams.com/can-you-go-back-to-a-dumbphone/): At the beginning of my keynote presentation (Smartphones Are Making Us Dumb) I ask the audience: “Does anyone NOT have a smartphone?” There’s usually an uncomfortable silence in response to this question. A few people look down at their laps to the phone they are holding onto tightly. However, at a recent presentation two people proudly put up their hands. A lady who still had the same phone she purchased many years ago and Paul Yacobellis who proudly said he had reverted back to a dumbphone. He said it was to save time and to be more productive. This fascinated […]
- [Why teaching kids coding is a waste of time and money](https://www.drmarkwilliams.com/why-teaching-kids-coding-is-a-waste-of-time-and-money/): Coding is now part of the curriculum in many schools. And if your child isn’t taught coding as part of normal classes there are dozens of after school programs available for kids as young as 2 years of age. And the reason given: to future proof our kids. But is that really a good reason to start your kid in coding classes rather than soccer or piano? Future proof your kids The problem with this idea is that we don’t actually know what the future is going to be like. And in fact, some people suggest that coding jobs will […]
- [Should kids be learning on screens?](https://www.drmarkwilliams.com/should-kids-be-learning-on-screens/): There has been a big push in recent years to increase the availability of computers and tablets in schools. Now many primary schools in Australia are introducing ‘bring your own device’ policies for younger and younger kids. This puts a strain on families who feel they have to purchase such devices for their children and concern over them missing out if they don’t. Teachers are also increasingly using devices in classrooms to teach everything from graphic design to literacy and maths. Further, websites such as Reading Eggs and Mathletics are often being added as expected homework. But is all this […]
- [An alternative to screens in the car that we can all enjoy](https://www.drmarkwilliams.com/an-alternative-to-screens-in-the-car-that-we-can-all-enjoy/): I was chatting with a parent at school pick-up the other day. She told me that she really enjoyed my presentation on ‘screen time for kids’. She felt as though she now understood the real issues. Then she said that she was feeling really guilty. She still allowed her kids to watch seven hours of DVDs on a recent car trip to Queensland. She explained that there was no way her kids would sit quietly in the car for more than 15min without a DVD to watch. Now I must say that guilt is an awful emotion. I hope I […]
- [Smartphones are making us dumb!](https://www.drmarkwilliams.com/smartphones-are-making-us-dumb-2/): At the beach recently I noticed a group of teenagers all sitting together. Every one of them was hunched over a mobile phone. I found it sad that they were not actually enjoying a beautiful day at the beach or interacting with their friends. It made me wonder why they were even there? But then I looked around one of Sydney’s most beautiful beaches. Over half of the people I could see were looking at their phones! We shouldn’t be surprised it is actually not that surprising that so many people are now addicted to their smart phones – they […]
- [Teens are addicted to smartphones](https://www.drmarkwilliams.com/teens-are-addicted-to-smartphones/): There is now a phenomenon called ‘Phantom Vibration Syndrome’. It occurs when someone regularly has their phone set to vibrate. They feel phantom vibrations on their leg – even when their phone is not present. Up to 90% of US University students experience these phantom vibrations. How long do they last? To learn more, a US researcher took a group of students out camping. There was no network service but, to be really sure, he took their smart phones away from them. After 4 days of no smart phone use many students still experienced phantom buzzes. They were so addicted […]

## Pages

- [Keynote NEUROSCIENCE OF HIGH PERFORMANCE](https://www.drmarkwilliams.com/keynote-neuroscience-of-high-performance/): NEUROSCIENCE OF HIGH PERFORMANCE BOOK A CALL “Numerous team members mentioned to me how valuable they found this session”PwC Australia DOWNLOAD PDF DOWNLOAD LONG BIO DOWNLOAD SHORT BIO The most important asset in any organisation is…the brains of your people! In the past 20 years, there has been a dramatic increase in our understanding of the human brain, how it functions and learns. Many of the older ideas and strategies around learning and memory are incorrect and recent findings paint a very different picture of the human brain and its capacity for productivity, innovation and creativity. We have the opportunity […]
- [Keynote INFINITE POTENTIAL](https://www.drmarkwilliams.com/keynote-infinite-potential/): INFINITE POTENTIAL​ BOOK A CALL DOWNLOAD PDF “Thank you so much for your time yesterday. I have had some great feedback from the team.” The Orion Group DOWNLOAD LONG BIO DOWNLOAD SHORT BIO Building High‑Performing Brains, Teams, and Cultures What does it take to thrive in a complex, overstimulated, and fast‑changing world? Dr Mark delivers a high-impact and results focused keynote on the neuroscience of human potential, offering leaders and teams practical tools to enhance focus, resilience, decision‑making, and collaboration.  Drawing on decades of research as a cognitive neuroscientist, Dr Mark explains why human potential is not fixed; it is […]
- [Keynote Our Super Is Human Connection](https://www.drmarkwilliams.com/keynote-our-super-is-human-connection/): Our Superpower isHuman Connection BOOK A CALL DOWNLOAD PDF “Mark was a brilliant speaker and we would love to have them back in the future.He was warm and engaging people with in depth knowledge of his subject.” Baw Baw Shire Council DOWNLOAD LONG BIO DOWNLOAD SHORT BIO The Neuroscience of Trust, Belonging, and High‑Performing Teams In every organisation, performance ultimately comes down to one thing: people. Dr Mark delivers a powerful and engaging keynote on how the human brain evolved to thrive in environments of trust, belonging, and mutual respect.  Based on his best-selling book, The Connected Species, published by […]
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- [My Books](https://www.drmarkwilliams.com/my-books/): MY BOOKS TWO MUST-READ BOOKS NOW ON SALE. GRAB YOUR FAVOURITES BEFORE THEY’RE GONE! BUY NOW Australia and New Zealand exclusive paperback edition SCREEN SMART CHILDREN: A GUIDE TO HELPING KIDS THRIVE IN A WORLD THAT NEVER SWITCHES OFF Whether you’re a parent or teacher, this is your guide to raising capable, compassionate and tech-wise kids in a hyperconnected age. In a world where screens dominate childhood in both classrooms and bedrooms, many parents feel overwhelmed. Are devices stealing attention, empathy and imagination from our children? Or can they be part of a healthy, balanced life? Internationally acclaimed neuroscientist Dr […]
- [About Me](https://www.drmarkwilliams.com/about-me/): International Keynote SpeakerBest Selling AuthorProfessor of Neuroscience “The session people will bequoting six months later” Dr Mark is not a motivational speaker who discovered neuroscience. He is a neuroscientist who discovered he could change the way people live and work by making the science practical. He has served on think tanks, received numerous awards for research and teaching, and is recognised internationally as a leading voice on how modern life is reshaping human attention, productivity, and behaviour. “We could not have asked for a better keynote that was informative and entertaining.”Agent’s Agency The Work Dr Mark’s research focuses on the […]
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- [Let's Connect](https://www.drmarkwilliams.com/lets-connect/): THE NEUROSCIENCEOF HIGH PERFORMANCE What if you could train your brain to perform better under pressure, lead with clarity, and connect more powerfully? Welcome to the Business and the Brain Course. Get started today! It’s completely free! VIEW NOW DOWNLOAD DR MARK’S SPEAKER KIT CONTACT DR MARK Looking to bring science-backed insights to your next event or empower your team with practical tools for better thinking and decision-making? Let’s connect! drmark@drmarkwilliams.com Call or text: +61420 909 631 I work with forward-thinking leaders and organisations ready to turn neuroscience into real-world results BOOK A CALL Our Testimonials WHAT CLIENTS SAY ABOUT […]
- [Home](https://www.drmarkwilliams.com/): THE NEUROSCIENCEOF HIGH PERFORMANCE Our brain is our biggest competitive advantageMost people never unlock it The Science Is Real Numerous awards, over 70 published scientific papers and 25+ years of research at world-class institutions including MIT. This isn’t pop psychology. It’s legitimate neuroscience. The Stories Land Dr Mark has a rare gift: he makes the complex feel obvious. Audiences leave not just inspired, but genuinely changed with tools they start using the same day. The Results Stick From boardrooms, think tanks and interntaional conferences, organisations book Dr Mark when they need more than a motivational hour. They need lasting impact. […]
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