Most performance problems aren't behaviour problems. They're brain problems.

Dr T is the Psychiatrist at the intersection of brain science, human behaviour, and performance. He transforms how people think, take action and grow.

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From the psychology of trust and deception on The Traitors, to memory and mental health on BAFTA-nominated BBC Morning Live — Dr T makes brain science unmissable television.

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Who is Dr T?

Most performance consultants work on behavioural problems. Dr Tharaka diagnoses the human mind behind them. Trained as a Medical Doctor and Consultant Psychiatrist in the UK, he spent over 20 years understanding what drives human behaviour, decision-making, and performance — then took that knowledge where most psychiatrists never go.

He brings that depth to keynote stages, organisational transformation programmes, individual coaching, and TV screens — where stages like TEDx, organisations like Shell and Heineken, and audiences on BBC, ITV, and Channel 4, have experienced the difference that brain science makes in practice.

He doesn't just explain the science. He makes it actionable — for your people, your culture, your audience and for you.

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Four Ways To Work Together

  • The keynote your audience will still be talking about six months later.

    Dr T fuses cutting-edge brain science with real-world business tools — so your audience leaves not just inspired, but equipped to act. Every keynote is built bespoke around your stage, drawing from four core themes: resilience, cognitive performance, leading through change, and belonging. Available for conferences, away days, and global events.culture, and mental fitness. Available for conferences, away days, and global events.

  • When your people strategy isn't delivering, the problem is usually deeper than strategy.

    Dr T embeds with your organisation to diagnose performance blockers at their source — the human brain. Using evidence-based frameworks, he works with leadership teams to build cultures of sustained high performance. Clients include Shell and Equinor.

  • Clarity, direction, and the removal of everything holding you back.

    Psychotherapy-informed, brain science-based coaching for leaders who know something is in the way — but can't quite name it. Dr T works with driven individuals to identify unconscious obstacles and build the life and career they actually want.

  • The go-to expert for producers who need credibility, clarity, and charisma.

    A contributor to BBC Morning live, ITV and Channel 4. Available for expert commentary, documentary work, and brand partnerships. Producers — get in touch.

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Speaking Topics

The major areas Dr T draws from — buckets, not a fixed menu. Every keynote and programme is engineered for you, mixing whatever fits your audience. And as a Psychiatrist would, Dr T doesn't just tailor a talk — he diagnoses what your people need and prescribes the one built to exceed your goals.

  • The neuroscience of bending without breaking. Dr T powers up your audience with the tools to stay calm, sharp, and energised when the pressure peaks — lifting the whole room while he does it.

    Performing Under Pressure · Beating Burnout · Mastering the Stress Curve · Mental Fitness · Everyday Optimism · Sharper Thinking

  • The brain has a peak-performance gear — and conditions that switch it on. Dr T shows your audience how to find deep focus, decide faster, and do their best work without running on empty, and has them itching to try it on Monday.

    Laser Focus · Faster Decisions · Unlocking Motivation · Creative Thinking · Beating Distraction · Proactive Mindset · Unlocking Potential · Superhuman Memory

  • Change puts the brain on high alert — that's biology, not weakness. Dr T gives your leaders the science to steady themselves, carry their people through uncertainty, and stay adaptable in an evolving and AI-shaped world — turning disruption into momentum the whole organisation can feel.

    Leading Through Uncertainty · Calm Under Disruption · Bringing People With You · Adaptable Thinking · Powered by Purpose · Future-Ready Teams · Thriving Alongside AI

  • The brain is wired to belong — and it does its best work when it feels safe. Dr T reveals how trust, inclusion, and real human connection turn a room of individuals into a team that genuinely delivers.

    Psychological Safety · Building Trust · Real Inclusion · Stronger Teams · Human Connection · Cultures That Perform · Communication · Body Language

What People Are Saying

  • "Dr T partnered with us to understand our needs and delivered a keynote that left an audience of 1,000+ with practical tools to boost energy and resilience. If you are looking for a high energy, engaging keynote speaker, I would highly recommend Dr Tharaka."

    — Monika Khullar · Vice President HR · Shell

  • "What can I say?! I've NEVER heard the lawyers laughing and enjoying themselves like they were last night. You absolutely nailed the brief — your enthusiasm and energy is infectious and a joy to work with."

    — Louise Edwards · Senior Events Adviser · OEUK

  • "Before working with Dr T we were running a successful business but had no real focus on what differentiated us. We were growing, but drifting. After working with Dr T we have a clear vision, defined values, and a plan — for the business and for me as its founder. We are now on the path to a £10 million business."

    — Liz Tuccy · Principal · Liz Tuccy Wealth Management

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