Biography

Leigh Richardson, PhD is a leader in brain health and human performance, blending psychology, business, coaching, and counseling to deliver a holistic approach to optimizing human potential. In 2009, she founded the Brain Performance Center® to help individuals enhance cognitive function and emotional resilience. She is the author of Turn Your Brain On, Get Your Game On, offering actionable insights into achieving peak performance. As owner of the Brain Performance Institute®, Dr. Richardson developed the Brain Capital® Program, a transformative initiative for executives and leaders to enhance decision-making, resilience, and leadership effectiveness.

Her doctoral dissertation, The Experience of Organizational Leaders with Decision-Making in a Crisis, explores how leaders navigate high-stakes challenges. With dual master’s degrees in Business and Counseling, she uniquely integrates strategic thinking with human-centered approaches, empowering individuals and organizations through a brain-based neuro-leadership methodology. An international speaker, Dr. Richardson has presented globally on leadership, crisis decision-making, and brain health. Known for advancing the Brain Capital® initiative, she inspires excellence in personal and professional domains, blending psychological insight with practical coaching strategies to unlock lasting success.