Dr. Pierce Howard, Managing Director, Research and Development, for the Center for Applied Cognitive Studies, has worked as an organization development consultant for more than 40 years. He specializes in helping others learn how to overcome obstacles and develop both as individuals and as members of their organizational teams. His presentations zero in on lessons to keep you mentally sharp, productive and happy.
Dr. Howard knows your brain. And he can explain the complex inner workings of your brain in plain English. “Brilliant,” “captivating,” “stimulating,” “entertaining,” and “witty” are words his audiences have used to describe Dr. Howard’s “Take Charge of Your Brain” seminars.
Author of The Owner’s Manual for the Brain: Everyday Applications from Mind/Brain Research and co-author of The Owner’s Manual for Personality at Work, Dr. Howard is recognized as an international expert in his field. He has been a guest on radio and television shows throughout the U.S. and abroad, including the syndicated Small Business Advocate and The Oprah Winfrey Show.
Presentations are tailored to each audience for a variety of conferences and corporate functions. The enthusiasm and energy are infectious, and he leaves audiences with the power to Take Charge of Your Brain!
Winner of 3 Book of the Year Awards
A Day in the Life of Your Brain
Morning, noon and night each present different challenges for keeping the brain at a maximum level of alertness. We learn to meet these challenges— sleep, caffeine, nutrition, and memory in the morning; aging, atmosphere, and napping in the afternoon; stress, exercise, and alcohol in the evening. You’ll learn a natural path to optimum mental effectiveness that is drug-free and doesn’t require costly equipment. This topic is for any audience interested in high performance and staying at your personal best!
Are You Happy, or What?
Did you know that only one person in nine is born happy? What about the rest of us? There are three avenues for maximizing your positive mood: managing yourself, managing your relationships, and managing your context. By monitoring this balance, you can help yourself and those around you to be happier. In this session you’ll learn about each avenue to happiness and tips to make the journey enjoyable. Unless you were born happy, this topic is for you!
The Secret of Productivity
Have you ever been to a time management workshop, only to return and wonder why it didn’t help you?
That’s because the outdated paradigm of Human Resource Development is based on the assumption that anyone can be trained to do anything. The result is “Teflon Training”—training that doesn’t stick. This presentation is based on a new paradigm developed by the Center for Applied Cognitive Studies. Human Resource Optimization assumes how we are put together as individuals determines which tasks are most natural for us. You’ll learn five optimization strategies addressing the fit between performance and personal infrastructure. The result is “Velcro Training”—training that sticks!
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Pierce Howard is a fascinating, entertaining speaker whose knowledge about psychology and human behavior will astound you. When he ends his speech, you will never be the same. If you want to make your people more productive, you can’t afford not to hire him, and if you don’t, pray that your competition doesn’t. Dr. Joachim de Posada, International Speaker, Author & Consultant
Pierce Howard conveys complicated subjects in plain English so 21st century managers can use the findings to acquire and leverage the best human capital— to help employees have the maximum opportunity to be successful in their assignments. Jim Blasingame, Author & Host, The Small Business Advocate Show
Thank you for the brain stimulation. It has been a topic of conversation in our department all week. Now that folks have had the opportunity to process the information, the possibilities of new connections can become a reality. Eric Stepp-Bolling, Professor, Mount San Antonia Community College
I’m amazed by his unique ability to translate complex concepts and sound research data into “non-academese.” He is brilliant, yet easy to relate to. At conferences I attend, Pierce’s presentations are not only the ones I most thoroughly enjoy, they are the ones that inspire me to learn more. Cris Wildermuth, President, The Effectiveness Group