In an age of distraction and division, our greatest power lies in where we place our attention. Yet, most of us have never been trained to use it. Anu reveals how unexamined attention patterns and false “us vs. them” narratives fuel polarization, isolation, addiction, and loneliness — not only in society, but also in our workplaces, relationships, and mental health. Drawing on neuroscience, contemplative science, and two decades of teaching, Anu shares practical tools that can rewire the brain in as little as 18 days for the five essential capacities humans will need in the 21st century: clarity, compassion, connection, cooperation, and collaboration. This inspiring talk reminds us that reclaiming our attention is a necessary act of leadership — and the key to sustaining our humanity, our capacity to connect, love, and build a better world together.

Our distracted minds are costing us dearly – not just in focus, but in our physical health, mental wellbeing, and even our financial performance. Studies show that constant distraction fuels stress, anxiety, and inefficiency, draining billions from the global economy each year. In this energizing and practical talk, Anu blends neuroscience, mindfulness, and leadership science to reveal how reclaiming our attention can restore our vitality, creativity, and purpose. Through five evidence-based interventions, audiences learn how to regain control of their time, focus, and energy — and, in doing so, their lives. Essential for students preparing for the future of work and professionals seeking sustainable performance in an age of overload.

Despite living in the most connected era in history, rates of loneliness and disconnection are soaring. Drawing on neuroscience and contemplative wisdom, Anu unpacks how our culture of distraction and comparison rewires the brain away from authentic connection — and what we can do to reclaim it. Through powerful stories, guided reflections, and practical prompts, Anu helps audiences reconnect to themselves and others, turning isolation into belonging and competition into compassion. Inspiring and experiential, this talk offers a roadmap to create deeper, more meaningful relationships at work, home, and in life.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping every aspect of how we live and work, but the question isn’t whether AI will replace us. It’s whether we’ll remember what makes us human. In this illuminating and hopeful keynote, Anu traces the story of AI’s evolution and explores how it mirrors the human mind itself: brilliant, creative, and distracted. He invites audiences to engage with AI mindfully, not fearfully, using it to enhance our attention, empathy, and innovation rather than erode them. Through reflection and practical insight, Anu shows how we can collaborate with AI to address humanity’s greatest challenges — from burnout and bias to disconnection and division — while cultivating the one thing no algorithm can replicate: genuine human connection.

For most of human history, our brains have divided the world into “us” and “them.” This ancient wiring once kept us safe, but today it traps us in cycles of stress and separation that limit our wellbeing, creativity, and collective potential. In this visionary keynote, Anu reveals how we can unlearn these false narratives and imagine new possibilities for our shared future. Blending storytelling, neuroscience, and contemplative practice, Anu offers a pathway to recondition the mind and build communities where we belong in the fullness of our authenticity. He invites audiences to envision humanity’s next leap: moving beyond bias to leave our world better than we found it, for generations to come.