Speaking
Dr Deborah Maw
Rhythm & Freedom
Innovation Within Constraints
Thought leadership keynotes on decision-making under pressure in the age of AI — grounded in science, creativity and human cycles.
Brilliant speaker — really informative in an easy-to-digest way, truly entertaining, and a delight to watch.”
This keynote is an excerpt from my longer signature talk, The Coherence Constellation of You: core message: Coherence is Power.
I’m Dr Deborah Maw (PhD Biochemistry) - a thought leadership speaker and workshop leader bridging science, creativity and human cycles to help leaders and pioneers find strategic clarity in times of change. My talks are story-led, highly practical, and designed to strengthen decision-making under pressure - without false certainty or easy answers.
Rhythm & Freedom: Innovation within Constraints
Signature Keynote
The Most Dangerous Leadership Decline Is Invisible
High-performing leaders rarely collapse — they compress. Decision-making slows, risk posture tightens, and authority becomes effortful. This keynote explores how clarity erodes in high-stimulation environments, and how leaders restore grounded presence and sustainable edge through rhythm, regulation, and clean constraints.
Credentials, Recognition & Awards
PhD Biochemistry • Diploma in Astrological Counselling • Foundation Degree (Art & Design)
Most Influential Brand — Big Business Entrepreneurs (BBE), 2026
Speaker of the Year — GTex, 2025
Best Story — PSA, 2024
New Speaker — WhysWords, 2023
Other Talk Themes
Aligned Authenticity: Leading without the mask
Radical Trust in uncertainty and change
Creativity as strategic renewal (not “time off”)
Nervous system, instinct, and decision clarity
Timing, cycles, and sustainable performance
Selected speaking highlights
International Speaking Tour (2023–2024): Delivered a self-produced tour across 17 venues in 3 months in the UK and Europe on future-focused leadership themes and change navigation.
WOW, Women of Worth (2025): Featured speaker on human cycles, timing and resilience through change.
Strength to Succeed (2023): Delivered a keynote on state management, resilience, and practical tools for clearer decision-making under pressure.
Television feature (2023): Facilitated a transformational retreat experience later featured on MTV’s Teen Mom UK.
Macclesfield Sci-Bar (2018–2020): Three-time guest speaker — described by organisers as “the best speaker we have ever had.”
Speaking experience since 1993: Long-standing track record delivering talks, workshops, and facilitated experiences for diverse audiences.
“What to expect”
A warm, grounded keynote style that’s story-led, clear, and practical
Science-informed insight translated into real-world leadership decisions (not theory for theory’s sake)
Simple frameworks audiences can use immediately to improve clarity and decision-making under pressure
An engaging, memorable experience — with optional micro-practices that help people reset and refocus in the room
“Formats”
Keynotes (in-person or virtual)
Leadership off-sites
Workshops (60–180 mins)
Panels & interviews
Podcasts
“What audiences say”
“Coherence is Power”
“I’m a psychologist and a scientist, and I learned so much from Deborah’s talk. Her science background brings real depth and credibility, and her proposition that coherence is power made complete sense. This talk will change the way you think about a lot of things.”
Senior Corporate Leader (transitioning to entrepreneurship), M.S.Practical tools + immediate state shift
“I loved the tools Deborah shared — especially the Axis not Armour breath technique and the Saturn cycle. Even 20 seconds of the Axis exercise completely changed my state. The cycle framework helped me see my life differently, and I’ll definitely be using these tools going forward.”
Corporate Professional, H.F.Engaging, memorable, and a delight to watch
“Deborah is funny, engaging, and completely captivating. The storytelling kept me present throughout, and the whole experience was fascinating and a lot of fun. I’ve never seen anything like it — I was mesmerised.”
Actor & Speaker Trainer, K.R‑C.