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Amutha Meyyappan

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Amutha Meyyappan is a dynamic lecturer, TED speaker, and researcher specialising in Neuroscience, Psychology, and Education. She brings vitality to higher education through thought-provoking lectures spanning diverse disciplines. With an engaging teaching approach, Amutha breathes life into seemingly mundane subjects. With eight years of leadership in an education services business, she applied neuroeducation pedagogy to impact 300 entities across varied age groups.

In 2019, Amutha orchestrated the groundbreaking Neuroeducation Symposium at the National University of Singapore, drawing international speakers and recognition from the Finnish Ambassador to Singapore. Beyond her academic pursuits, she is proficient in Japanese.

Currently, her research delves into the pandemic’s impact on mental health, exploring dimensions of life, love, work, and learning for both children and adults. Amutha’s diverse achievements showcase her commitment to innovative education and understanding the psychological effects of the new normal.

Reimagining Life and Work Through the Neuroscience of Play

Embrace the profound benefits of play for sustained happiness, productivity, and self-actualization.

Our brains, intricately wired to absorb information through the senses, thrive on the development of complex neural networks that enhance learning and processing speed. Sadly, the neglect of hands-on activities has impaired optimal brain development, hindering learning, growth, and emotional balance. Groundbreaking insights from neuroscience underscore the deep connection between well-being and the integration of play into our lives.

Rediscover balance and fulfillment across every aspect of life—work, education, relationships, and personal growth—through the transformative power of play. Neuroscience reveals that incorporating play not only boosts happiness but also drives success and resilience in today’s fast-paced world.

Diversity training should move beyond awareness, helping individuals understand the neurological roots of bias and fostering more conscious, informed decision-making. By leveraging social neuroscience, organizations can deepen their commitment to equity, advancing gender parity and empowering teams to achieve greater collective success.

Voices of the Community

Having the opportunity to meet and work with Amutha was an extremely privileged experience. When we asked her and her organization to design a training programme pertaining to the needs of our staff, she took time and effort to get the necessary information of the participants prior to the training, in order to cater the training more effectively for them. The training gave us lots of insight, reflection and is definitely transformational!

Iris Lim
Principal Chiltern House Preschool
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The leadership teams at Julia Gabriel Education and Chiltern House Preschool have had the pleasure of attending team-building workshops conducted by Amuthau and her organization. On both occasions we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Through initial meetings, Amu understood our teams, their dynamics, and any challenges we faced. The experience of working with her was joyful and one we won’t ever forget.

Fiona Walker
Chief Executive Officer and Principal of Schools Julia Gabriel Education
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