About Me
I help teams reconnect through rhythm, neuroscience and real-world insight, when pressure is high and performance is suffering.
My Approach to People & Performance
Connection isn’t a soft skill — it’s the foundation of performance.
When people feel safe, seen and supported, they contribute more, collaborate better and stay longer.
But too often, we focus on fixing performance without first understanding the human systems that drive it.
I believe we need to treat connection, trust and emotional regulation as core business strategies, not afterthoughts.
That’s why I use tools grounded in neuroscience, the performing arts and two decades of cross-sector experience to help teams work better, together.
"Imagine if we combined Ambition and Belonging, what would our teams look like then??"
Amanda Kelleher
My Background
I’m an award-winning theatre maker with five solo shows, touring the UK, across venues and festivals.
I am an Associate Theatre Fellow at Birkbeck University.
I'm the founder of the arts and mental health charity, Good Mood Creative.
I’ve delivered workshops across 5 countries, from war zones to leadership summits.
The Science Behind My Work
Where Creativity Meets Neuroscience
📍 I collaborate closely with neuroscientists and academic researchers to design rhythm-based methods proven to reduce anxiety and increase engagement.
📍 My signature tools; Rhythm to Regulate™ and Rhythm to Connect™ are grounded in research are backed by research and have helped teams manage stress, reconnect, and rebuild trust in high-pressure environments.
📍 I work alongside educational psychologists and behavioural scientists to make sure everything I deliver is not just creative, but credible.
Trusted by HR, DEI and L&D Leaders
Evidence-backed support for leaders tackling burnout, disconnection & disengagement.
I advise HR, DEI and L&D leaders on people strategy, offering bold, human-centred alternatives to outdated engagement models.
Whether delivering global keynotes or designing in-house sessions, I help leaders tackle burnout, disconnection and low engagement with tools that are dynamic, inclusive and backed by evidence.
I’m also a regular keynote speaker on leadership, allyship and inclusion with past talks for Black History Month, engineering organisations, and international summits.
My Approach to People & Performance
Connection isn’t a soft skill, it’s the foundation of performance.
When people feel safe, seen and supported, they contribute more, collaborate better and stay longer.
Yet too often, we fixate on KPIs and performance outcomes without addressing the human systems underneath.
I believe connection, trust and emotional regulation should be core business strategies – not fluffy extras.
That’s why I use tools grounded in neuroscience, theatre and two decades of cross-sector experience to help teams work better, together.