Dr Perpetua Neo
Award-Winning Psychologist, Author & Speaker
Simon & Schuster author and award-winning psychologist, helps global clients optimize energy and mental strategies to improve sales performance.
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WIN THE MENTAL GAME WITH THE EQ EDGE
Health and Well-beingSynopsis
In a fast-evolving industry where digital disruption, compliance, and savvy clients are the new normal, the best insurance agents do more than work harder—they play smarter. This keynote reveals how emotional intelligence is the critical differentiator, helping agents manage mental and physical energy, bounce back from setbacks, and connect with clients on a deeper level. Through practical tools and small, daily mindset shifts, participants will learn how to close more sales, strengthen client loyalty, and futureproof their performance. Leaders will discover how to foster agent development, retention, and positive culture in teams primed for long-term success.
Target Audience
Insurance agents, agency leaders, and sales professionals
Key Benefits
Learn actionable EQ techniques to outperform sales targets and navigate a changing industry. Develop skills to manage mental and physical energy for sustained high performance. Build deeper client relationships and foster fulfillment through meaningful, purpose-driven work.
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About
Dr. Perpetua Neo is an award-winning psychologist, author, and leadership coach who helps high performers win the mental game and build resilient brands. With expertise in Sociology, Anthropology, Criminology, and Philosophy, she bridges diverse disciplines to deliver innovative wellbeing and leadership programs. Dr. Perpetua’s Progressive Wellbeing method, co-developed with a Cambridge college, integrates performance and wellbeing for lasting impact. Fluent in English and Mandarin, she works globally with clients in 41 languages, including Olympians, C-Suites, and military leaders. Her work has spanned masterclasses for IFPAS, IBF, and Great Eastern, empowering professionals to connect deeply and thrive. As a Simon & Schuster author and passionate advocate for diversity and mental fitness, Dr. Perpetua is a sought-after advisor, educator, and speaker across continents.
Unique Selling Point
Progressive Wellbeing Innovator
Dr. Perpetua designs mental fitness and wellbeing programs, merging performance with holistic wellness for high-achieving individuals and organizations.
Cross-Cultural Leadership Expert
With a foundation in Sociology, Anthropology, and Psychology, she empowers clients across 41 languages and multiple cultures, championing diversity and inclusion.
Trusted Advisor and Speaker
A Simon & Schuster author and award-winning psychologist, Dr. Perpetua advises startups, corporates, and elite performers, delivering masterclasses in English and Mandarin worldwide.
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The utter brilliance and delivery of Dr P in helping the layman understand the issues— it should be mandatory that we all attend a presentation on neurodiversity and learn how do we accept and embrace the big questions.
11/10. The utter brilliance and delivery of Dr P in helping the layman understand the issues— it should be mandatory that we all attend a presentation on neurodiversity and learn how do we accept and embrace the big questions.
- ANDREW BARNARD
Former CEO at Lodgepine Capital Management Ltd
Dr Perpetua Neo took us on a fascinating journey over breakfast on how to make neurodiversity in the workplace work for you rather than against you and shared some practical advice on small manageable adjustments to our protocol...
ROCKSTAR. Dr Perpetua Neo took us on a fascinating journey over breakfast on how to make neurodiversity in the workplace work for you rather than against you and shared some practical advice on small manageable adjustments to our protocol to so that it becomes a win-win-win for neurodiverse individuals, the neurotypical and theorganisation. Thank you for your insights and your amazing energy, Dr P!
- RICARDA SIMON
Senior Partner at Eliot Partnership
She has an exceptional level of expertise as a clinical psychologist and high- performance coach.
I am delighted to provide a glowing recommendation for Dr P as a keynote speaker. She has an exceptional level of expertise as a clinical psychologist and high- performance coach. She has an amazing ability to engage the audience while explaining difficult concepts, in an easily digestible way, which can be immediately implemented into professional and personal lives. In addition to being a fabulous keynote speaker, she is also a pleasure to work with. Anyone considering hiring DrP should do so without any hesitation.”
- VANESSA BENNETT
Ceo at Next Evolution Performance
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