Performance Physiologist, 5x Bestselling Author, Keynote Speaker

North York, Canada

Dr. Greg Wells Biography

At just 15, training for Canada's National Youth Swim Team in Florida, Dr. Greg Wells encountered a life-altering accident. He suffered severe injuries - multiple broken and dislocated vertebrae in my neck - while bodysurfing before a meet. Despite this, he was determined to swim competitively again.

Thanks to three months in traction, neurosurgery, and the unwavering support of my teammates, coaches, surgeons, and physiotherapists, he not only fully recovered but returned to the pool, racing at the Olympic Trials and during his university years.

Intrigued by the human body and its untapped potential, Dr. Wells pursued a career in kinesiology. He obtained a Bachelor's degree and a Master's and PhD in exercise and respiratory physiology. His knowledge deepened through post-doctoral fellowships in respiratory medicine at Sick Kids Hospital and biomedical engineering at Toronto General Hospital.

Today, as a dedicated scientist and performance physiologist, Dr. Wells channels his career into exploring the extremes of human potential and making complex scientific discoveries comprehensible and actionable. Currently, he serves as a scientist in Translational Medicine at the Hospital for Sick Children, aiming to improve the lives of children with chronic illnesses through physical activity. Dr. Wells is also proud of his academic accomplishments, which include over 60 papers published in scientific journals and more than $1 million raised for research.

Being a passionate science advocate, Dr. Wells enjoys demystifying research and making it approachable and actionable. He's been privileged to share the stage with the likes of Richard Branson, Steve Wozniak, and Deepak Chopra at events like TEDx and The Titan Summit. He has authored five best-selling books, including "Superbodies," "The Ripple Effect," "The Focus Effect," "Rest Refocus Recharge," and his latest, "Powerhouse – Protect Your Energy, Optimize Your Health & Supercharge Your Performance."

His career highlights included hosting the Gemini Award-winning Superbodies series for CTV at the 2010 and 2012 Olympics. As Director of Sport Science for the Canadian Sport Centre, his role allowed him to serve as a physiologist for more than 200 international athletes.

As the CEO and founder of Wells Performance, Dr. Wells aims to improve all aspects of our lives, whether personally or professionally. He has been honored to work with globally recognized individuals and leading organizations like General Electric, BMO, Deloitte, KPMG, BMW, Audi, YPO, and Air Canada. Additionally, he's committed to inspiring the next generation, partnering with school boards and independent schools across the globe.

Looking back, Dr. Wells sees his accident at 15 as an unexpected catalyst that inspired his research and adventures. It serves as a reminder of life's fragility, the importance of health, and the thrill of exploration. Through all his work and experiences, his mission is to encourage others to stretch their boundaries and unlock their full potential.

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Dr. Greg Wells Speaking Topics

  • The Art & Science of Peak Performance

    How Leaders Can Maintain Health & Performance in Challenging Times

    In today's world of constant change and unprecedented challenges, people are facing skyrocketing stress and burnout. The demand to deliver better outcomes, higher results, and more impact has never been greater. But what if the key to thriving isn't doing more, but understanding how to optimize your own human physiology?

    In this presentation, Dr. Wells shares the groundbreaking insights from his international bestseller, "Powerhouse: Protect Your Energy, Optimize Your Health, and Supercharge Your Performance," that bridge cutting-edge science with actionable strategies.

    Through engaging stories and cutting-edge science, Dr. Wells shows your audience HOW to elevate their energy, shift from tension to flow, and craft high performance in the face of challenge, uncertainty, and rapid change. They'll learn to tap into "The Zone" like elite performers, harness stress as a catalyst for growth, craft and elite mindset and use breathing techniques to achieve physical calm and mental clarity.

    In this session, you and your team will:

    • Unlock "The Zone": Learn how elite performers enter flow states and maintain peak performance under pressure.
    • Transform Stress into Growth: Understand how to harness stress as a powerful catalyst for positive mental and physical development.
    • Master the Power of Breath: Discover simple yet powerful breathing techniques to induce physical calm, mental clarity, and heightened energy.
    • Focus Amidst Chaos: Acquire tools to stay calm and centered in stressful situations, enabling creativity and innovation to flourish.
    • Build Your Dream Team: Recognize the critical role of community and learn how to cultivate your own support network and brain trust.

    This session is a roadmap to sustainable, healthy high performance. Dr. Greg Wells provides a scientific yet accessible path to amplify your abilities without succumbing to fatigue and burnout. Through engaging stories and relatable examples, you'll gain practical tactics that you can implement immediately to enhance both your personal and professional life.

  • The Ripple Effect: Sleep, Eat, Move & Think for Exponential Health & Performance

    In a world where sleepless nights, poor nutrition, physical inactivity, and mental health struggles have become the norm, how can we get healthy, improve our wellbeing and perform at our best?

    The challenges may seem overwhelming, but the solution lies in making small, consistent changes that create a ripple effect throughout every aspect of our lives.

    In this presentation or workshop based on his global bestseller, "The Ripple Effect," Dr. Greg Wells demystifies the science behind optimal health and peak performance. Discover how daily habits in sleep, nutrition, movement, and mindset can improve your well-being and unlock your true potential.

    He reveals the science behind how incremental improvements in sleep, nutrition, movement, and mindset can dramatically enhance well-being and performance. Your audience will learn HOW to implement these small changes to ignite a chain reaction of positive outcomes in their teams, families, and personal lives.

    In this session, you and your team will:

    • Master the Art of 1% Wins: Learn how tiny, incremental changes in your habits, routines, and rituals can lead to exponential results.
    • Sleep Your Way to Success: Uncover strategies to decompress from busy days, fall asleep faster, and stay asleep longer for optimal recovery.
    • Heal Your Brain and Body: Discover the foods that boost brain function, enhance mood, and help you recover from stress.
    • Move to Improve: Understand how physical activity enhances your health and sparks creativity, learning, and problem-solving.
    • Focus in a Distracted World: Gain tools to control your attention, overcome digital distractions, and increase productivity.

    This keynote offers a roadmap to living and working smarter, not harder, even in challenging times. Dr. Greg Wells translates scientific research into clear, actionable tactics that you can implement immediately. Through practical advice and real-world examples, you'll see how small daily decisions can create a ripple effect that improves every area of your life.

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Dr. Greg Wells Videos

Dr  Greg Wells Speaking Reel 2024

Dr Greg Wells Speaking Reel 2024

As a scientist and physiology, I love making complex scientific research understandable and actionable. Simply - I strive to show audiences about the...

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Dr. Greg Wells - The Ripple Effect Keynote at the Toronto Stock Exchange

Dr. Greg Wells - The Ripple Effect Keynote at the Toronto Stock Exchange

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Dr. Greg Wells is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Art & Science of Peak Performance, The Ripple Effect: Sleep, Eat, Move & Think for Exponential Health & Performance, The Adaptation Advantage: How High Performers Thrive in an Era of Change, The Performance Paradox: Why Slowing Down Helps You Speed Up, STEM 2.0: The New Science of Learning (For Schools & Universities) and Rest, Refocus, Recharge: Why Slowing Down Helps Us To Speed Up. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Greg Wells for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Dr. Greg Wells generally travels from North York, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Kristen Lee, Dr. 1Drea Pennington Wasio, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, Shawn Achor and Dr. Doreen Dodgen-Magee. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Greg Wells for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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