Debbie is a thought leader bridging cutting-edge neuroscience with the mental flexibility critical to succeed in business, golf and life.
“Debbie brought high-energy, real-life experiences and most importantly the data behind the science as the opening keynote for our Advarra Employee Summit. She connected with our people through their scientific eyes to help their success.”
Sr. Vice President, Operations, Advarra – Advancing Clinical Research
Debbie’s Most Requested Programs:
ELEVATING LEADERSHIP PERFORMANCE THROUGH SELF-REGULATION – Unlock your brain’s potential to elevate top team performance – In this bold and transparent session, your leadership team will witness real-time brainwave activity as their top leader responds to pressure and recovery. Using live EEG data, Debbie makes the invisible visible—proving that internal mastery is today’s ultimate leadership advantage.
HIGH-PERFORMANCE THROUGH SELF-COMPASSION – What if the secret to bold risk-taking isn’t toughness, but self-compassion? In this transformative session, Debbie reveals how elite performers use compassion to quiet self-doubt, unlock creativity, and make courageous moves under pressure.
NEUROSCIENCE FOR HIGH-PRESSURE MOMENTS – Take Control with Three Stress-Busting Tools. Your team isn’t underperforming—they’re burning out. This high-impact session reveals how pressure rewires the brain—and gives leaders three powerful tools to reverse cognitive fatigue, reclaim focus, and protect performance under fire.
GET YOUR BRAIN IN THE GAME – THE NEUROSCIENCE OF HIGH PERFORMANCE – It’s what keeps your team from the championship, despite all the skill, strategy, and effort. In business, it shows up as hesitation, short tempers,and missed opportunities. This is where the Head Game breaks down—or breaks through. Learn the brain-based tools to train focus, drive, and composure when the stakes are highest.
SKILLS TO ENHANCE PERFORMANCE FROM THE TEE BOX TO CLOSING THE SALE – Optimal sales professionals like champion athletes succeed when they can operate in Flow; at will. Understand what is necessary, beginning with your brain/nervous system and concluding with your performance.
Grounded in neuroscience. Brought to life through stories. Made real through experience.
“We were blindsided by the resignations in the fall and rededicated ourselves to the engagement of our people. Debbie’s self-compassion program reminded our entire team that we need to take care of ourselves and each other to succeed and be fulfilled.”
CHRO, Chicago Investment Firm
“Debbie exudes confidence, knowledge and passion in her field which is easily translatable in the workplace and in your personal life. She taught us easy-to-implement strategies to be more resilient and promote healthy living.“
Sr. Human Resource Professional, Pentair
“Debbie was our opening keynote for the annual leadership address to the organization. The feedback: our people felt if leadership cared enough to bring in an expert, we are committed to moving forward as a united team.”
CFO, BioMedical Software Engineering
Debbie Vyskocil is an international, transformational speaker who will help you “Get Your Head in the Game” in business and on the golf course. Debbie is the founder and President of Optimal Edge Performance.
You laugh, learn and leave having experienced tools to take your performance, mental strength and putting to a higher level. Debbie opens audiences to their potential when their brain, body and performance converge. She brings you the science and gives you easy-to-implement tools.
Debbie’s passion for neuroscience and optimal performance leaves you asking “What is impacting my memory, performance and happiness? What can I do about it?”
